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Park has easy access from Highway. Nice mix pull-through and back-in sites. Pet friendly with large dog park and plenty of green space with mature trees.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Skidmore, MO
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Mozingo Lake County RV Park permits pets at all campsites with no additional fees. This established campground offers concrete pads with power and water hookups, plus picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Campers can choose from tent sites, RV spots with 50-amp service, or cabin accommodations—all allowing pets. The campground sits directly on Mozingo Lake with views from every site, providing easy water access for dogs that enjoy swimming. Big Lake State Park Campground also welcomes pets at both basic lakeside tent sites and electric hookups. Clean restrooms with showers, trash service, and well-maintained grounds enhance the camping experience. Sites remain fairly level throughout the park with a mix of back-in and pull-through options. The wind can blow quite strongly off the lake, making evenings chilly for pets staying outside.
H.F. Thurnau Conservation Area offers free dispersed camping with pets allowed throughout the property. The area features multiple primitive campsites—several near the entrance and additional sites near the boat ramp—with no amenities but plenty of space for dogs to explore. At Ross County Park, the remote location creates an ideal setting for campers seeking seclusion with their pets. This free campground includes trash service and a shelter house but lacks water or bathroom facilities. For RV campers with pets, Big Lakes Turtle Cove Campground provides 22 sites with full hookups including 30/50-amp power, water, and sewer at every spot. The campground offers large, level pull-through sites overlooking the lake, though some visitors note the water appears stagnant with dead trees visible from certain angles. Campground hosts frequently drive around selling firewood directly to campsites, eliminating the need to leave pets unattended while gathering supplies.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Skidmore (56)
1. Mozingo Lake County RV Park
"Lake Mozingo is near the College Town of Maryville, Missouri. My experience is limited, but I’d say it’s pretty nice here. And inexpensive."
"Nice sites close to the lake with electricity water and wifi."
2. Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
"Just car tent camped here with my fiancé and dog over the weekend. We had many camp sites to choose from because it’s back to school time in NE (timing, timing, timing)!"
"I saw that their hiking trails were challenging. I got two dogs and love a challenge. The views the scenory made you feel like you got away from civilization."
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability3. Ash Grove Campground — Indian Cave State Park
"The Missouri River is right there, you can take trails to get there or drink be. The Indian Cave is along the river. Not my belief it’s a real cave but there is a historical aspect to it."
"The camping spots that are the walk up sites are amazing - you can do sites surrounded by trees and private, or ones near the playground. All great sizes and partially shaded."
from $30 / night
Check Availability4. Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground
"Loved that the tent camping sites were actually surrounded by trees, I see way to many tent campsites that are basically just in the middle of a grass field."
from $15 / night
Check Availability5. Big Lakes Turtle Cove Campground
"Great view, large spot, dog friendly and owners were great"
from $39 / night
Check Availability6. Honey Creek Conservation Area
"A Missouri conservation area, a mile off the road. a gravel road gives you access to many multi use trails. see map attached. there were 5 or so nice camping spots with picnic tables and fire rings along"
"It was a little close to the highway so got a little highway noise, but not bad. No trains😊 Only one other camper so plenty of room.
Pit toilet, no water."
7. H.F. Thurnau Conservation Area
"Great location close to the main road with easy access to town. There are about four gravel, graded spots to choose from."
"But there are actually two locations to camp there are multiple camp spots near the entrance, and also more if you drive down to the boat ramp, there are a few around there also."
8. AOK Campground & RV Park
"There is a lake/ river at the edge of the property with fish, plenty of frogs and I even saw a beaver or otter swimming across it. You can fish but it is catch and release."
"Our dog enjoyed the fenced in dog park with is on the property. The campground has ponds. Other campers were friendly and respectful."
9. Ross County Park
"Nice out of the way location.
no services of any kind, there is a shelter house, and trash barrel.
nice place to get away from people"10. Charity Lake
"It is close to the highway and you can certainly hear it but it didn’t bother me, it’s kinda handy to have a place close to the highway when you’re just stopping for the night."
"This site is $0 is nice quite area right off main highway camp sites are first come first serve"
Drive Time
- 44 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 30 min from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 45 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 46 min from Omaha, NE
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LegendLove's RV Hookup-St. Joseph MO 235
Not the Best Option
This Love’s RV Hook Up is right off I-29. We’ve enjoyed several stays at these new Love’s campgrounds(CG) and they are normally away from the main car and truck fueling areas. After cruising around the truck area, we found that we needed to go to the car area as the CG is literally off the auto-side fuel pumps/parking lot. There is a lane that we could have driven through from the truck area and this would've put us in the right position to back into our site. However, there was a Love's fuel truck parked there the whole time of our stay. There are six back-in sites with water and electric. They give you a code if you want to use the dump station. We reserved site 1 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). It still could have been an easy back-in but there was a big U-Haul truck parked outside of the formal parking areas in our path. We were still able to maneuver around and get in our site. After parking, we checked in online to activate our utilities. We quickly found out when we auto-leveled that site 1 was not a level site as our passenger side tires were off the ground. And whoever designed these sites thought boulders between sites was a good idea? We had to position our rig to avoid a boulder on the pad, so that we could open our basement slide drawer. The utilities are at the far backside of the pad and based on our rig’s configuration with the wet bay towards the front, we needed 25’ or more of hose and electric cord. The water pressure here is good. The WiFi is also for general public use and not very fast. We got 3 bars on Verizon and used our MiFi for internet as we were not comfortable putting out Starlink in this general public area. We were next to Love’s two-sided dog park, which if not for dog poop on the inside and around the outside would have been a great convenience. Concerning the uncomfortable comment, two stealth campers in cars were in parking spaces adjacent to our site for the night. We shared the CG with a Scottish Rugby cycling team traversing the USA raising AHS awareness. We did not know that starting around 6:00 AM the sprinklers came on and all of their gear got wet. The sprinklers also make mud puddles at the dog park entrance. Loves should gravel the small and large dog entrances. There should also be signs to let campers know about the sprinklers. The other Love’s RV Stops we stayed in had restroom and shower facilities, here you go in the main building and pay to use the trucker showers. The dump station is hard to get into with a large rig. Wrapping up this unpleasant stay, this Love’s was one up on a Walmart parking lot as it had water and electric.
- MMaggie C.Legend
Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground
Nice campground but neighbors noisy
Just stopped for one night. Some highway and train noise whenever outside. Neighbor playing music outside late at night (after 10pm) which was annoying. Came after hours and name was left on board with check in info: Sites are nice with trees and vegetation but not very level. Dog park is nice though
Would recommend for a stopover
Lynn A.GuideVictorian Acres RV Park & Campground
Trippin’ thru Nebraska
Coming from MO, Nebraska is usually just a one night stop for us (as we head onto bigger and cooler states). We were happy to find this clean RV park near Nebraska City. Big, but quiet. Friendly staff. Homey. Green space. Great dog park.
- EElizabeth R.Guide
Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground
Great place!
We only stayed here one night but would have gladly stayed longer. We didn't use everything but it seems to have all the amenities you might need - full hookups, propane, showers, laundry, dog park, play space for kids.
We were pretty close to our neighbors but not so close that it felt uncomfortable. Staff accommodated our need for a late check-in and even called to make sure we knew how to get to our site.
Really beautiful surrounding landscape and not too much road noise. Not sure if that might change depending on the site.
All in all, a good experience!
- SScott B.
TravelerAOK Campground & RV Park
Great place to stay
We called ahead so they were expecting us and the staff knew who we were when we pulled up. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautifully kept grounds with lots of lush grass. There is a lake/ river at the edge of the property with fish, plenty of frogs and I even saw a beaver or otter swimming across it. You can fish but it is catch and release. Surprisingly not buggy at all for being right by the water. The playground is great and they have lawn games and a large dog park. Nice clean bathrooms with hot showers and great water pressure. They even have a pool which I didn’t end up taking advantage of but would have had we stayed longer. They had the cutest little benches to sit on and look out over the water and at the stars. We also had so much fun chasing fireflies.
We camped in a tent with our 2 dogs and young toddler and had a great stay.
It is close to the highway and we could hear traffic but it was easy to tune out. The cicadas and bullfrogs are loud at night but we really enjoyed that.
Fred S.LegendAOK Campground & RV Park
Well Maintained, Clean Facilities
Camped here on Oct 5, 2023. RV parks are not our preferred place to camp. Prefer to camp with our campervan in dispersed or primitive campsites. That being said, this campground was really good for an overnight stay during our trip north to Minnesota. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The property and restrooms/showers were very, very clean and well maintained. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in dog park with is on the property. The campground has ponds. Other campers were friendly and respectful.
- BBrenda L.
RangerAOK Campground & RV Park
Lovely overnight stop!
We were traveling and was looking for an overnight stop. This was very easy off the interstate but once there you felt like you were miles out in the country. Yes.. if you were listening for it you could hear some road noise. But it really wasn’t invasive at all. The sites appear mostly all level and gravel. We had a pull through and it was perfect for overnight. Full hook up and shade. We travel with a dog and so much lush green grass to explore and walk was a plus for us. There is a dog park but I didn’t look for it so can’t comment on it. Didn’t use the bath house either. Owners were great and met us even after hours when we arrived to make sure we were in the spot correctly. Would definitely recommend. They have a few tent sites that looked very nice. Site A was really tucked into the back and had lots of vegetation and privacy. The pool was small but was clean and fenced.
- Tony B.Legend
Stanton Lake Park
Looks like a great city park
Let me start out by saying this is an absolute beautiful city park. They have a little fishing lake, disc golf, volleyball courts, a playground, and a dog park. They do offer camping for rvs as well as tents and at a very affordable price. If you are like me and feel kind of funny about camping in the middle of a city. This place may still get you out of a pinch while traveling, and yes they have showers and very clean bathrooms. Don't knock it til you try it.
Guide to Skidmore
Dispersed camping options near Skidmore, Missouri provide varied outdoor experiences in the rolling hills of northwest Missouri. Located at approximately 890 feet elevation, this region experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters with average annual precipitation around 36 inches. Most campgrounds in the area remain open year-round, though facilities may be limited during winter months.
What to do
Hiking opportunities: At Indian Cave State Park, visitors access multiple trail systems with varying difficulty levels. "There are about 20 miles to hike in this park and there is a special camping area for folks who bring horses," notes James D., who recommends fall visits for foliage views. The park maintains historical sites along many paths with educational placards.
Fishing access: Multiple area lakes offer fishing opportunities with varying regulations. "Nice lake with views from every site," reports Eric A. about Mozingo Lake County RV Park, where campers can fish directly from shoreline spots. For kayakers, many conservation areas provide boat launches for non-motorized craft.
Disc golf courses: Some locations feature recreational facilities beyond standard camping. "There is a brand new 18 hole course right next to the camp!" shares Sayler O. about Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground, providing an alternative activity for non-fishing days.
What campers like
Lake views: Waterfront camping remains popular throughout the region. "Lake Mozingo is near the College Town of Maryville, Missouri. My experience is limited, but I'd say it's pretty nice here. And inexpensive," writes Rick K., highlighting the budget-friendly nature of many sites in the area.
Privacy options: Honey Creek Conservation Area offers secluded spots away from crowds. "We stayed at camp area 3 which is way more wooded and deep inside the conservation area with access to the river right on the site," reports Sayler O., who enjoyed complete solitude during their stay.
Well-maintained grounds: Campers appreciate the upkeep at many locations. At AOK Campground, "They clearly work hard to keep the grounds nice. Lots of grass. Appreciate the back to back campsites so your neighbors sewer isn't in your area," according to Joseph S.
What you should know
Water conditions: Lake quality varies across locations. At Big Lakes Turtle Cove Campground, one camper notes "the lake is stagnant with dead trees in our view," indicating potential aesthetic issues at certain times of year.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience road sound. "You can hear some traffic noise from the freeway, but nothing outrageous," Kevin mentions about Honey Creek Conservation Area. Similarly, Shannon G. notes about AOK Campground: "The sites were a little close together and you could hear some highway noise, but in all the campground was pretty."
Weather considerations: Big Lake State Park Campground experiences specific weather patterns. "Fair warning the wind blows off the lake and can be very chilly," advises Chad K., suggesting packing appropriate layers regardless of season.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "There are walking paths and a couple of playgrounds around the lake close enough to walk to but far enough away they wont ever be a bother," notes Sayler O. about Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground.
Holiday events: Some parks offer seasonal programming. At Indian Cave State Park, Shannon G. shares, "Everyone should experience Halloween here... We even won the decorating contest last year-The prize is free camping, can't beat that. People come from all over to partake in this fun time."
Swimming options: H.F. Thurnau Conservation Area provides free dispersed camping but lacks swimming facilities. For families seeking water recreation, Nicholas notes it offers "Great location close to the main road with easy access to town" allowing quick trips to community pools when needed.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Most campgrounds feature relatively flat parking areas. "Sites are pretty level throughout" with "a mix of back-in and pull-through options" at several dog friendly campgrounds near Skidmore.
Hookup availability: Full-service sites exist but require advance planning. "30/50/20 amp power at every spot including water and sewer," explains Susan P. about Big Lakes Turtle Cove Campground, making it popular among pet-friendly campgrounds for travelers with larger rigs.
Dump station logistics: Plan departure timing carefully at busier locations. "With 134 RV sites there is only one dump station, just dont get in a hurry leaving if you have to dump your RV," advises Steve W. about Indian Cave State Park during peak season.
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