Cabin camping near Sheldon, Missouri offers options within a 45-mile radius in southwest Missouri and eastern Kansas. Located in Vernon County at approximately 850 feet elevation, this area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly reaching 90°F and cold winters with occasional snowfall. Most cabin facilities operate year-round but seasonal options may close from October through April.
What to do
Fishing and water activities: Crawford State Park provides multiple access points for fishing and boating near their cabin areas. "Great state park with easy access to the lake and marina however there isn't any water or sewer hookup on the camp site. Almost boondocking with electric hookup and a dump station," notes a visitor at Stockton State Park Campground.
Hiking trails: Several marked trails ranging from 1-3 miles surround cabin areas at Crawford State Park. "Great trails. Bring the kayaks. They have some pretty cool kayak marked trails on the lake. Beautiful sail boats to see as well!" shares a Stockton State Park visitor.
Swimming beaches: Crawford State Park maintains a dedicated swimming area near their cabin facilities. A reviewer at Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins mentions, "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."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many cabin areas maintain well-kept restrooms and showers. "Cleanest restrooms I've seen. Great trails," reports a Stockton State Park visitor. The cleaning schedules vary by location with most facilities cleaned daily during peak season.
Helpful staff: Camp hosts at several locations receive positive feedback. "Greeted by the owner and directed to our site. Once parked and hooked up, we were visited once more by the owner to see if anything else was needed. Pleasant, quiet, and friendly experience," notes a visitor to Arrowhead Point RV Park.
Cabin comfort: Many cabins offer basic but comfortable amenities. "We have stayed here twice now, both times it was amazing. The on-site restaurant is a nice perk when you simply don't want to cook. Small lake, but everything is clean and well maintained," reports a camper at Oak Point Campground.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance booking, especially during summer months. At Lonesome Point Campground, a camper notes, "Great primitive spot near the front with no electric but water within walking distance. Remote and lovely."
Facility limitations: Many cabins provide only basic amenities. "We camp here quite often. I like that we can take our fur babies. It's quiet even if there are a lot of campers. People are polite and respectful. The area is always so clean," shares a Lonesome Point visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Some facilities reduce services during off-peak months. Gunn Park cabins operate only May through September while others maintain year-round operation with limited winter services.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several cabin areas include playground equipment. "This was a nice campground that was well maintained. The sites are quite close together with little privacy and minimal shade from the trees. Both loops had decent playgrounds for the kids," notes a visitor to Stockton State Park.
Swimming safety: Beaches near cabin areas have varying depths. "We did check out the walk in sites here, but were not able to stay in them. They looked awesome and were a short 5 minute walk from the parking. A great beginner site for walk in camping and there were carts at the start of the trail for your gear," reports a Stockton Park visitor.
Entertainment options: Some areas provide additional activities. "I love everything about this campground from the open space, to the front manager to the friendly guests. There's also an old Drive in movie next door!" says a camper at Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose level sites when possible. "We stayed in the east on a fairly level site, all nicely spaced. Most sites are pretty level, except some that back to the woods. Good ATT signal," shares a Stockton State Park visitor.
Hookup availability: Not all cabin areas provide full hookups. "We had reserved a spot that would have been too small for our rig. Owner had already caught my mistake on check in and moved us to a better spot. Shady spots, #22 is best. Full hookups," notes a visitor to Arrowhead Point RV Park.
Laundry access: Some cabin areas provide laundry facilities. "This place is a great place to sit back and relax. They have a pool and pavilion," shares a Camp Mi Casa visitor.
