Best Tent Camping near Sheldon, MO

Searching for a tent camping spot near Sheldon? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Sheldon, Missouri's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Sheldon, MO (10)

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      2. Oak Point Campground

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Farlington, Kansas
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        3. Schifferdecker Park

        2 Reviews
        Joplin, Missouri
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          4. Masters Park

          1 Review
          Stockton Lake, Missouri

          Masters is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Natural Features: The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lakes bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter. Recreation: Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. Masters Campground provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds. Facilities: Masters Park offers 66 campsites, each with a lantern hanging post, picnic table and campfire ring. Nearby Attractions: There are three full-service marinas located around the lake, which offer a wide range of services and supplies, including boat rentals, fuel, fishing tackle and restaurants.

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                    9. Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area

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                    Miller, Missouri

                    Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area is in north-central Lawrence County, 12 miles northwest of Mt. Vernon. In 1980, the Conservation Department purchased 246 acres to maintain and protect riparian habitat along Spring River. Between 1980 and 1986, an additional 4,113 acres were purchased from six landowners, increasing the area to its present size. Originally named after Spring River, which flows unchannelized through the area's southern portion, the area was renamed in 1983 in honor of the late conservation commissioner, Robert E. Talbot from Joplin.

                    Talbot CA lands vary from the rich bottomland soil along Spring River to rocky, upland soils. Presently, the area is 69 percent open land and 31 percent wooded. Fishing opportunities can be found at the four acre or seven acre lake. Numerous smaller ponds can also be found on the area. The Conservation Department has sharecrop agreements with local farmers to provide food for wildlife. Harvested crops also benefit the local farm economy. Some of the timbered areas on Talbot CA have been thinned in recent years to restore the savanna and woodland natural communities that historically existed there. Periodic prescribed burning is used to maintain these restored natural communities. Prescribed burning is also an important management tool used on the area to benefit quail, rabbit, wild turkey, and a host of other wildlife species.Cattle grazing occurs from April - August on portions of the area. The grazing program is used to improve habitat for grassland obligate wildlife including Bobwhite quail.

                    Along with high quality upland habitat, visitors will find several miles of multiuse trails that are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Camping is allowed only in the spot designated on the area map. No facilities are provided at the campground. The campground is best suited for tents or small travel trailers/RVs.

                    Brochure: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/8037.pdf

                    Camping is allowed only as designated in the "Things To Do When You Visit" section for this department area. If camping is not listed as an activity in this section, camping is prohibited on the area. Designated camping areas may or may not have defined campsites. Seasonal closures and restrictions may apply to all camping on department areas. On department areas where camping is allowed, camping is limited to a period of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Personal property must be removed at the end of the 14-day period. Unless a special use permit is obtained, total camping days on all department areas are limited to a total of 30 days within one calendar year. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the area details section. Quiet hours are in effect in camping areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m. On camping areas with established campsites, only two camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site.

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                    Recent Tent Reviews in Sheldon

                    129 Reviews of 10 Sheldon Campgrounds


                    • IThe Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie State Park Campground
                      Oct. 26, 2024

                      Prairie State Park Campground

                      Tent camping

                      Lots of ticks. Good clean campground. Bathroom. Bison roam the park. Ticks also roam the park. Found a burnt guitar. Wooden pole hit truck. Prarie walk had lots of ticks, but no tick dogs.

                    • Justine S.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Zans Creekside RV Park
                      Sep. 23, 2024

                      Zans Creekside RV Park

                      Pretty good last minute find

                      The river is pretty, seems like great fishing opportunity. We were just passing through so we didn't fish. The shower and bathrooms left a lot to be desired. Only one shower and indoor toilet on the side we stayed on and it was just kind of gross. We did find 2 outside stalls with toilets but not until the next morning so that helped. Overall it was a nice place to stop and sleep for the night. Friendly people. Cameras in the campground so it feels safe.

                    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Osage Prairie RV Park
                      Sep. 11, 2024

                      Osage Prairie RV Park

                      Lovely little campground. Old but well kept bathrooms & laundry.

                      Delightful office staff.  We did not make advance reservations, but called when we were about an hour away and insured they had sites available.  Long pull-thrus with full hookups.  For an overnight stay, this is a nice campground.

                    • Kelsey S.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Joplin KOA
                      Jun. 15, 2024

                      Joplin KOA

                      Great spot!

                      We were just passing through and stayed for a night. We had sewer, water, and electric hookup. A nice dog park, and even found some 4 leaf clovers!

                    • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Crabtree Cove
                      May. 19, 2024

                      Crabtree Cove

                      Free Off Season Camping (review of Loop B only)

                      Camped in Loop B on Oct 4, 2023. Camping was free at this Corp of Engineer campground since off season began on Oct 1st. The Loop B campground has several RV/tent sites arranged in sub-loops in an open field; some trees for shade. Sites are close to each other; no privacy between sites. Sites appear to be level. Each site has a metal fire ring, table and lamp pole. The loop road is paved and the sites were gravel. There were no hookups in Loop B. The water station was shut off, but the vault toilet, which wasn't very clean, was open. No camp host on duty during our stay. There is access to Stockton Lake from the loop road. There was nothing special about this campground, but has good lake access for boats.  Otherwise this campgrund is suitable for an overnight stay.

                    • Mychele B.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park
                      May. 2, 2024

                      Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park

                      Adorable campground that feels cozy and friendly

                      I love everything about this campground from the open space, to the front manager to the friendly guests.  Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached.  There's also an old Drive in movie next door!  Makes you want to get an airstream and cruise down Route 66

                    • MCB The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Stockton State Park Campground
                      Apr. 8, 2024

                      Stockton State Park Campground

                      Nice primitive campsite in loop 1

                      Bathrooms were clean but dated. Water spigots were well spaced. Ticks were very bad. Family sites were spacious but laid out like 2 separate sites. Would have been nice to have both tables together. Tent pads were advertised but non-existent.

                    • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
                      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.

                    • DAVE
                      Camper-submitted photo from Lamar City Park
                      Oct. 8, 2023

                      Lamar City Park

                      Free city park campground

                      1st night free, $20 donation after. register with Holly, 30 & 50 amp at only 3 poles, free water and dump on site. The only problem was train traffic 200' away 24/7.

                    • J
                      Camper-submitted photo from Coachlight Campground
                      Sep. 10, 2023

                      Coachlight Campground

                      Quiet friendly and easy

                      We called on our way and the woman said they had plenty of space and since we were arriving after hours to just come in and pick any available spot and pay in the morning. It was near the highway but oh so quiet. Checkout in the morning was easy and Mike at the office was so friendly. Excellent place to stay!!

                    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
                      Aug. 28, 2023

                      Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

                      I Made a Kittah Friend

                      There is a super sweet local cat who befriended me here and made my visit so much better. I had some mechanical issues with my car and Kampground Kittah tried to help. 🤣

                      Bathrooms were fine. It’s free camping so it was great that there were bathrooms at all.

                      One of the locals stopped by my site to look for arrowheads. Apparently, she has found a lot in the area so that’s a good activity if the kids are bored.

                      If you’re looking for a good wine, you can find some at the local auto parts store. I am not kidding! I think it’s Rick’s Auto Parts and their liquor is priced very reasonably. 😄 If your car’s broken down and you can’t drive, I guess you might as well drink and Rick’s there to help you out with both. 🤣

                    • Carl E.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Zans Creekside RV Park
                      Aug. 21, 2023

                      Zans Creekside RV Park

                      Down by the river

                      Nice Shady spot overlooking the river. My spot was shaded by black walnut trees. With the sound of the river in the background. Totally relaxing.

                    • Austin H.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground
                      Aug. 14, 2023

                      Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground

                      Beautiful place & very sweet people!

                      They have everything you could want! Arcade, swimming pool, kids playground and a pond to fish. On top of those they have bathrooms & showers with a sauna in each and a laundry unit which are all very nice! I wouldn’t even call them owners because they definitely do not act like it, they’re the sweetest people you could meet along the way. They offer firewood to buy from them and propane as well if you run out on site and don’t want to drive anywhere. This is the best place we’ve stayed at yet!

                    • Alex B.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground
                      May. 24, 2023

                      Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground

                      Wonderful place to relax

                      Tent area is undeveloped, but the lawn is fairly level, bathrooms and showers are only a short walk away. Nicole showed me to the site and was a wonderful help. Great spot that most people might pass up because its right next to the highway, but honestly you can barely tell aside from the hum of trucks. Bathrooms are beautiful and clean, 2 toilets, 2 showers and a sauna in each. The place is quiet and seems like a lot of people here are long term residents. We are in a tent on the back lawn by a small fishing lake. Nice playground for younger kids and you cant beat the atmosphere and the birds. Free on-site laundry which I took advantage of when I needed to wash and dry my blanket on a cold night. Unfourtunately no campfire for tent camp sites, but bring a camp stove and you'll be fine. They are actively doing renovations and the office isnt open yet, so you have to call the park manager, Kim, for info and she is wonderful. All the staff is. Kim came by and took my son and 2 other kids on a golf cart ride on the trail behind the lake and they had a blast. We are loving it here and are sad to be leaving after the weekend. Update: I have just been informed they have a Willie Nelson impersonator doing a show here tonight, this place would get 6 stars if I could.

                    • Lee F.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
                      May. 6, 2023

                      Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

                      Stinky toilet

                      Large grassy area with plenty of room to set up a tent or camper. Right off the road, so no dirt roads to traverse. Signs were confusing as to whether it is ok to camp, but they didn't explicitly say no camping. The lake is really just a mud bog, so not very appealing unless you came to duck hunt. No picnic tables or fire pits. The pit toilet was really gross, but there was toilet paper.

                    • John C.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Coachlight Campground
                      May. 5, 2023

                      Coachlight Campground

                      Nice place to stay

                      We booked a spot for a month. The place is well kept and nice. The people in the office are very nice and helpful. I would have rather been in one of the sites closer to the office. As they have nice trees and shade. This is the only reason for 4 stars.

                    • Charles N.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
                      Apr. 25, 2023

                      Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

                      Amazing experience!

                      We got to campsite pretty late, so when everyone was unpacked we went straight to bed. shortly after we all passed out from the long and beautiful 16 hour drive, we started hearing all the wildlife and I will never forget waking up in the most beautiful place. Was a picture perfect moment, Colorado springs will forever hold a spot in my, and my family's memories. have fun and safe travels!

                    • Ryan H.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Crossroads RVs and Cabins
                      Dec. 21, 2022

                      Crossroads RVs and Cabins

                      Upgraded RV & Cabins campground - very peaceful!

                      I stayed in one of the airbnb cabins this past summer and it was super comfortable. Everything I needed for a great stay. Awesome managers and such a peaceful surrounding. I know there are new pedestals and hookups for RVs and they have been working on the swimming pool for 2023. The A-frame cabin is being renovated for a new laundry facility and new showers/bathrooms too.

                    • Brittany M.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Osceola RV Park & Campground
                      Oct. 29, 2022

                      Osceola RV Park & Campground

                      Decent Spot to Stop

                      We stayed in a pull through spot with full hook ups for a week. They have spots for any size of rig. Relatively quiet with some road noise but a pretty view of the water. The shower houses were in good shape, but the shower doors were a little low to cover everything if someone else were to walk into the restroom. Laundry room is available if you request it be unlocked the night prior. We stayed in late October if you do the same just know you might see some people skinning deer in the middle of the campground.



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