Cabin accommodations near Schell City, Missouri offer lakeside and wooded settings across state and private parks. Most facilities require advance reservations during summer when temperatures reach 85-90°F with moderate humidity. The area features extensive water access with several state parks situated along Pomme de Terre Lake and Truman Lake, making it popular for fishing and boating activities.
What to do
Lake activities: 3 miles of hiking trail at Pittsburg Area Campground — Pomme de Terre State Park leads to scenic overlooks. "The Pittsburg campground at Pomme de Terre State Park is awesome. There is a nice little swimming beach up the road and a boat ramp. If you like to fish or kayak the water isn't far from any of the sites," notes Seth.
Fishing: Catch and release pond available at Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins Campground. "Level sites with full hookups. 30,50 amp, water, sewer on every site. Owners are really nice, and keep everything well maintained. Nice small catch and release pond. Has 2 club houses with large grills and 3 cabins also," writes Jason C.
Swimming: Pool access during summer months at several parks. At Cozy Corner RV Park, Amanda C. reports, "This park is privately owned. It has a very nice in ground pool along with a storm shelter which gives piece of mind in crazy Missouri weather."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Good spacing in many campgrounds. At Stockton State Park Campground, Hayley G. notes, "The sites are quite close together with little privacy and minimal shade from the trees. We stayed in the East Loop which looked less popular than the West Loop. There was a short walk less than 5 minutes down a trail to the lake that was gorgeous."
Clean facilities: Regularly maintained restrooms throughout the area. "Great state park. Cleanest restrooms I've seen. Great trails. Bring the kayaks. They have some pretty cool kayak marked trails on the lake. Beautiful sail boats to see as well!" states Katie R. about Stockton State Park.
Good rates: Affordable camping options for cabin stays. "Real nice park Especially for what we paid. $8.00 for electric only per night. Senior rate off season, $2.00 discount. Two loops East & West. We stayed in the east on a fairly level site, all nicely spaced," reports Gary P. at Stockton State Park.
What you should know
Water level changes: Lake fluctuations can affect sites. A visitor at Pittsburg Park Campground observed, "I love the location and hate it at the same time, the lake is currently flooded so most of the shorefront campgrounds are underwater, with all this extra water the mosquitos are thick, but thats the only downside."
Cell service limitations: Spotty coverage in some campgrounds. At Linn County Park, Ryan R. points out, "Also if you have kids that go camping with you chances are your cell phones will not work so the kids probably will be very bored lol."
Site terrain challenges: Variable leveling needs across campgrounds. Jessica B. notes about Pittsburg Area Campground, "The site was on quite an incline & there were lots of rocks under our tent. I would not recommend this site."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Children's play areas available at multiple parks. At Cozy Corner RV Park, Dan & Penny F. report, "Nice park that has flat/level sites with 50/30 full hookups. Salt water pool, play ground, camp store with onsite storage available for campers or boats."
Swimming options: Beach and pool locations vary by park. One visitor at Pittsburg Park noted, "The swimming area is a little small but still a good area. It also has a Marina with a small store with hand dipped ice cream."
Storm safety measures: Weather protection is available at some parks. Amanda C. mentions that Cozy Corner RV Park "has a very nice in ground pool along with a storm shelter which gives piece of mind in crazy Missouri weather."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Consider privacy needs when booking. At Gunn Park, Meghan B. advises, "There are 10 FCFS sites plus a tenting area. Self-register at the camping area entrance and then hang your tag on your rearview mirror. There weren't any posts to hang your portion of the receipt tag to mark our site if you were to leave and head into town."
Hookup variations: Electric-only at many parks requires water planning. A visitor at Pittsburg Park comments, "The only negative is there is electric only, no water. But there was a hydrant across the street that allowed us to fill our tank!"
Road access: Limited RV maneuverability in older campgrounds. Neil S. notes about Gunn Park, "Big rigs at some of the sites will have a problem. Remember this is a old campground."
