Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Sedalia, MO

Knob Noster State Park Campground allows pets at all of its sites, offering both tent and RV camping with electric hookups. The campsites are spaced with ample shade trees, ideal for hammocking, and feature picnic tables and fire rings. Primitive tent sites and electric hookups for RVs accommodate different camping needs. The park maintains clean bathroom facilities with fully functioning toilets, sinks, and showers. Additional pet-friendly options include Lazy Liz Katy Trail Horse and RV Campground, where pets are welcome and campers appreciate the free washer and dryer access. Missouri State Fair RV Park and Happy Acres also permit pets, though reviews indicate these facilities have service issues. The campground is particularly quiet during weekdays, with more activity on weekends. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Sedalia, Missouri.

Several hiking trails throughout Knob Noster State Park provide exercise opportunities for pets and their owners. The park features multiple trail systems that do not connect, so reviewing the map before setting out is advisable. Two small lakes in the park offer water activities, with Lake Buteo featuring kayak rentals ($10 per person for two hours). Wildlife encounters are common, requiring secure food and trash storage overnight to prevent raccoon problems. Temperature considerations are important when camping with pets, as the shaded sites provide relief during warmer months. The campground host regularly checks on campers to ensure their safety and comfort, particularly for those camping alone. Pet owners should be aware that aircraft from nearby Whiteman Air Force Base occasionally fly overhead, providing an unexpected viewing opportunity of B2 Spirit bombers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Sedalia, Missouri (86)

    1. Knob Noster State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Knob Noster, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 563-2463

    $11 - $23 / night

    "This state park is a hidden gem in central Missouri. It has something to offer everyone in the family. There are several small lakes and plenty of hiking trails to keep everyone busy."

    "Knob Noster State Park is close to Whiteman AFB and towns nearby for amenities. The park is clean and quiet. Weekends often mean a nearly full campground so make sure to reserve ahead!"

    2. Lazy Liz Katy Trail Horse and RV Campground

    1 Review
    Sedalia, MO
    4 miles

    $10 - $25 / night

    "We stayed in our rv while riding the Katy trail easy check in process. Free use of washer and dryer. Shower was great. Felt super safe here. Nice and quiet. Would definitely recommend to anyone."

    3. Robert's Bluff

    9 Reviews
    Nelson, MO
    20 miles

    "Nice spot to camp for the night if you’re driving through Missouri. Not a terrible amount of mosquitos and the roads don’t get bad after an average rain"

    "Put in some miles and didn’t get in until about 2am and this was easy to find and great spots away from the highway but also didn’t have to trek far away"

    4. Roberts Bluff Access

    9 Reviews
    Nelson, MO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 815-7900

    "Also two cats hang out around the site. No bathroom we could find."

    "Ground away from the campsite was a bit muddy and made a mess. No surprises there! Established campfire ring at 2 spots. Another ring farther down in the turnaround beyond the boat launch."

    5. Missouri State Fair RV Park

    1 Review
    Sedalia, MO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (800) 422-3247

    6. Happy Acres

    1 Review
    Sedalia, MO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 826-4046

    $40 / night

    7. Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground — Arrow Rock State Historic Site

    22 Reviews
    Arrow Rock, MO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 837-3330

    "Great park to bring your dogs! The walk or drive to the historic town literally park of the park was a surprise with a couple of hiking paths making each trip different from the first."

    "there is a nice walking path around the area and the historical site is close by."

    9. Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park

    13 Reviews
    Harry S. Truman Lake, MO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 422-6766

    "Less amenities than other near by State Parks, no playgrounds mainly and the sites aren't too close to the lake. Power only, so be prepared for that if you are looking for hook-ups."

    "Plenty of dead kindling and wood around to burn. Asphalt drive with concrete pad. Picnic table, fire/grill ring, hook post w/ recycle bag attached."

    10. Blackwater Bluffs RV Park

    1 Review
    Nelson, MO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 888-2011

    $49 - $53 / night

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Sedalia, MO

289 Reviews of 86 Sedalia Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Great Escape RV Park & Campground

    Nice for overnight

    Just stopped for one night on our way east. Friendly host checked us in. Nice dog park with bench and shade. All sites are FHU. They offered to move us to a pull thru, but I picked our site based on proximity to the dog park, so I declined the move. We were in site 38, back-in 30 amp. Sites are a bit tight but no one next door so ok. I recommend for a stopover. Less fancy but nicer for dogs imo than Owl Creek which is one exit away. There is a pond for fishing (no license required) and a swimming pool.

  • TJ G.
    Jul. 3, 2023

    Lake Ozarks RV Resort

    Clean campground, close to many attractions

    This campground is clean, and is close to many attractions near the Lake of the Ozarks.

    Wifi is spotty, but my site was at the back of the campground. The campsite also has a new in ground pool and dog park.

    Reason I gave this campsite 3 stars is because it is clearly still under construction (6/30/23), which I was not aware of. My guess is this was the first season it was open. Half of the park still had conex boxes and construction equipment around. The dog park had little grass and was very rocky.

    The owners were VERY nice and accommodating.

    If I were to return next year in 2024 I have no doubt I would have given this campsite 4 or 5 stars

  • Cher C.
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    Great Spot

    This campground has immaculate ground. All sites are pretty much gravel, but 'new' gravel & level. Pool very clean. Laundry 24/7 CLEAN!! SHOWERS EVEN CLEANER!! They have a Dutch Mkt here as well in front at ck-in that's awesome!! Everything you could imagine. 100 different cheeses even! I'd stay here again for sure. Dog Park; Trash P/U too!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 19, 2024

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    Nice for overnight

    Stayed one night while traveling back to the east coast. It is a decent campground. The bath house was clean and showers were hot. Sites are close together. Mine had shade. There is a small dog park at the top of the hill. 

    I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2019

    The Great Escape RV and Camp Resort

    Ok, not great

    Stopped here for an overnight on our way home to Georgia from Yellowstone. It’s ok for a 1-night stop. I wouldn’t stay more. The sites are level, with long pull-throughs, with full hookups. But there is no shade. Also no store. There is a grill/bar that serves dinner, drinks and appetizers. Pool, playground, dog park, stocked fishing pond, laundry. Bathroom/shower facilities were ok. Several text sites did have shade.

  • Stephanie The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2021

    Turkey Creek RV Park

    Nice Campground! Nice and Quiet!

    Turkey Creek was a very nice campground for our month long stay.  The park is well maintained and clean.  It is very quiet!  There is a train track nearby, but we only heard it a few times during our stay.  

    Amenities included full hook up, laundry room, bathrooms, showers and a fenced dog park where you 4 legged friends can enjoy some off-leash time.  We had 4 bars with AT&T and waffled between 1-3 bars with Verizon.  

    The location is great for visiting local attractions such as Branson Landing, Silver Dollar City and Top of the Rock.  

    Really appreciate the park manager, she was friendly and brought an overpayment to our attention and quickly issued a refund.

    Great experience overall!

  • Caleb P.
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    Nice campground

    Nice campground, we stayed in spot 11. It was closest to the highway, so that might bother people but we barely noticed the cars this weekend. The dog park, kid park, and dumpster are next door, so if you are social you will meet plenty of people in this spot. There is a pool, bathrooms, laundry, and a cute little country store here. It appears they are expanding or at least have recently added camping spots, so that's good, but there are plenty We arrived late at night, 9 pm on a Friday, and there was still room for us without a reservation. There was plenty of room to back in the rig, they also have pull through spots if needed. I'd camp here again for sure.

  • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

    Decent spot

    It was quiet. We enjoyed our stay. I read about the black cat that was found there in the other review. It was still there when we camped in late December and quite hungry. Very friendly and needing love. We brought him home with us and he is the most amazing cat. Took a while to get litter trained but I’m glad we opened up our home to him before the bad weather got here. Thanks to this site, we found our new family member! Thanks to whoever posted.

  • J
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Roberts Bluff Access

    Great Overnight Spot

    Great stop 5 minutes off of I-70! The site has three camp sites available with car pull ins and fire rings. Lots of mosquitoes due to the site being right on the water. Also two cats hang out around the site. No bathroom we could find.


Guide to Sedalia

Knob Noster State Park Campground is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Sedalia, Missouri, nestled in the western Missouri prairie region. The park encompasses 3,934 acres with terrain featuring a mix of oak-hickory forest and open grassland areas. Summer temperatures typically range from 80-95°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions better suited for outdoor activities.

What to do

Kayaking on Lake Buteo: Lake Buteo at Knob Noster State Park Campground offers affordable kayak rentals at $10 per person for two hours. "Lake Buteo features kayak rentals ($10 per person for two hours)," notes Kelsie L., who adds that "kayakers were out on the lake, and the lake has a trail all around it. Nice trail."

Fishing opportunities: Clearfork Lake provides a productive fishing spot within walking distance of the campground. "The other lake, Clearfork Lake, was great for fishing for us!" reports one camper who enjoyed success on the water despite some wildlife challenges in the campsite.

Historic exploration: The nearby Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground offers unique historical attractions within walking distance. "There is a historic town you can tour for free that is within walking distance from the campsites," explains Dina L., who also notes that "there is a small fishing lake in the camp ground. We loved it so much, we went and bought a couple of bicycles to putter around the area."

What campers like

Spacious, shaded sites: The campsites at Knob Noster offer good spacing and natural shade. "Sites are spacious. Bath houses (there are at least 2) have 4 unisex shower pods that are clean and have good pressure," notes Maggie C., who appreciates the well-maintained facilities despite some location issues with her particular site.

Quiet weekday camping: Roberts Bluff Access offers a peaceful setting for campers seeking tranquility just off major travel routes. "Only 2 miles off of the highway and is perfect for someone just passing by... Very quiet but still close enough to hear the hum of the interstate traffic," explains Bobby J., highlighting its convenience for travelers.

Free overnight options: For budget-conscious travelers, Robert's Bluff provides no-cost camping with basic amenities. "Nice free camping to overnight if you are travelling on your RV, close to the highway but without noise. No toillets. Verizon signal works good," reports Daniela E., pointing out the practical benefits for those passing through the area.

What you should know

Wildlife management requirements: Raccoons are active throughout the area, requiring proper food storage. "We did have a problem with Raccoons, but with our site being on the very edge of the sites I think that may be inevitable," mentions one camper at Knob Noster State Park, highlighting a common challenge.

Shower facility variations: Bathroom layouts differ between campgrounds in the region. At Lazy Liz Katy Trail Horse and RV Campground, "Shower was great. Felt super safe here. Nice and quiet," according to Berk G., who particularly appreciated the "Free use of washer and dryer."

Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have spotty connectivity. At Arrow Rock State Historic Site, campers report "No cell phone service really" and "We occasionally got 1 bar on T-mobile," making it important to download maps and information before arrival.

Weather contingencies: Flooding can occur at riverside camping areas after heavy rain. "I was told to check the weather just to make sure it's not going to flood. It's right beside a river," advises Melody D. about Robert's Bluff, emphasizing the need for weather awareness when camping near waterways.

Tips for camping with families

Bike-friendly areas for children: Some campgrounds offer safe riding zones for younger campers. At Knob Noster State Park, one visitor found it "a great park for the grandkids to ride their new bikes on the level smooth campground road in safety, and for the adults to catch up over some cold beverages."

Free historical activities: Raccoon Ridge at Harry S. Truman State Park offers family-friendly amenities and activities. "Very nice and family friendly! Staff is extremely nice and helpful!" shares Tara M., while another camper notes the "great accommodations" with "restrooms are newer, clean, and well maintained."

Swimming options: Several parks offer beach access for families during warm months. "The campground has its own beach and its own boat launch that are only for campground guests," Jason C. explains about Raccoon Ridge, adding that "We had the whole beach to ourselves for awhile, the most we seen was probably 5 or 6 families at the beach at once."

Tips from RVers

Level concrete pads: Dog friendly campgrounds near Sedalia often provide stable parking surfaces. "Well maintained campground with nice, level concrete pads. Sites are spacious," reports one RVer about Knob Noster State Park Campground, providing reassurance about site quality.

Pull-through site availability: For larger rigs, Blackwater Bluffs RV Park offers convenient access options. "Pull through FHU. Everything worked as it should host is super friendly," notes Robert O., highlighting the ease of use for RVers passing through.

Overnight accessibility: Several pet-welcoming campgrounds near Sedalia offer easy access from major highways. "Super convenient overnight spot, about 5 min from I70. Pulled in at about 6:00 in the evening and 2 spots were already taken," explains Connie H. about Roberts Bluff Access, emphasizing its practicality for travelers.

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