Best Tent Camping near Stoutsville, MO

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Best Tent Sites Near Stoutsville, MO (13)

    Camper-submitted photo from Hunnewell Lake Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunnewell Lake Conservation Area

    1. Hunnewell Lake Conservation Area

    4 Reviews
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    57 Saves
    Monroe City, Missouri

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    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Slate and Wild Roses
    Camper-submitted photo from Slate and Wild Roses
    Camper-submitted photo from Slate and Wild Roses
    Camper-submitted photo from Slate and Wild Roses
    Camper-submitted photo from Slate and Wild Roses
    Camper-submitted photo from Slate and Wild Roses

    2. Slate and Wild Roses

    1 Review
    32 Photos
    25 Saves
    Holliday, Missouri

    Hello there! We (Christina & Brian) are excited to share our 80 acres with you! At the moment we offer only dispersed camping. We want to keep it as "Organic" as possible! So, there will only be 1 main gravel road, that is mostly covered in gravel at the moment. NO concrete or asphalt areas. Heavy rains will in-hinder on how far you can travel in. Either way, we can assist you, unless you are an RV. If you like, we have a large metal wagon that you can hand pull or pull by our truck. You are welcome to bring your UTV, but only to move your equipment and guests back and forth to our site or your vehicle. We are willing to show you around before you set up camp. If you are coming in at dark, we can suggest a campsite, then you can move in the daylight if you like. FIREWOOD: We have more than you can handle as this land has been harvested for timber prior to our purchase. We also encourage you to take some as long you use it up while in Missouri. More info at website DontMoveFirewood dot org We do NOT have amenities on site as of yet. We will provide bottled water at no cost. We highly encourage that you unplug while you are here, but not required. We do want you to have your phone with you for safety and capturing moments while you are here. We do have cell service here!  We are close to many places: * 1/2 mile to Casey's General Store * Mark Twain State Park: 30 min * Long Branch State Park: 40 min * Thomas Hill Reservoir: 40 min * Finger Lakes State Park OHV/ motorcross: 40 min * Amish Community (Clark): 30 min * Casey's Gas Station: 3 min * Dollar General: 4 min * Walmart Supercenter: 17 min

    If you are bold and want to enjoy nature nudist style, that is welcomed, but ONLY at your campsite and maybe a larger area for an additional fee once you arrive. This place is NOT a nudist camp, but it is private enough that you can be comfortable in your area. We thank you for taking the time to read our post. If you have any questions, feel free to get hold of us at anytime.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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    • Group

    $25 - $30 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Vandalia Community Lake
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    Camper-submitted photo from Vandalia Community Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Vandalia Community Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Vandalia Community Lake

    3. Vandalia Community Lake

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    6 Photos
    8 Saves
    Perry, Missouri

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    • Picnic Table
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        5. John Spalding Rec Ar

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        Monroe City, Missouri

        Overview

        Visitors at John Spalding are in the perfect location for recreation on Mark Twain Lake. The day-use area is the only facility within reach of the sandy public beach. It's also directly connected to the Joanna Trail, a 32-mile multi-purpose trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Tour the birthplace of world-famous humorist and writer, Mark Twain and explore the region that inspired his most beloved stories, such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

        Recreation

        Swim and enjoy the beach all day, or take a boat out for water skiing and fishing. For hikers and bikers, the lengthy Joanna Trail lines the northern banks of the lake.

        Facilities

        The day-use area is equipped with a swimming beach, showers and picnic shelters. Shelters have electric hookups.

        Natural Features

        The Salt River of north-central Missouri feeds Mark Twain Lake, the regions largest body of water, spanning 18,000 acres. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park.

        Nearby Attractions

        Visit Mark Twain's birthplace in Florida, Missouri or his boyhood home in Hannibal. The David C. Berti Shooting Range is below the dam and M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center is above the dam.

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        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
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        • Group
        • Picnic Table

        $30 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Dupont Reservation Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Dupont Reservation Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Dupont Reservation Conservation Area
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        6. Dupont Reservation Conservation Area

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        16 Photos
        17 Saves
        Ashburn, Missouri

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          7. Spillway Recreation Area

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          Mark Twain Lake, Missouri

          Overview

          Missouris Spillway Recreation Area is tucked in a cove near the Wappapello Dam on Wappapello Lake. The area provides plenty of recreation for day-use visitors, including boating, fishing or playing volleyball by the lakeshore.

          Natural Features:

          Wappapello Lake has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills.

          Recreation:

          Boating and fishing are the most popular activities with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish, among other species.

          Pine Ridge Natural Trail, a 3/4-mile double loop, starts at the Spillway Recreation Area and provides an excellent way to explore the beautiful woodlands.

          Facilities:

          This day use area includes two large picnic shelters, 8 picnic sites, a volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pits and bank fishing.

          Nearby Attractions:

          The extensive 33-mile Ozark Trail, starts just south of Sam A. Baker State Park and winds along the west side of the St. Francis River and Wappapello Lake.

          • Pets
          • Electric Hookups
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
          • Tents
          • Group
          Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campsites - Long Branch State Park
          Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campsites - Long Branch State Park
          Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campsites - Long Branch State Park
          Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campsites - Long Branch State Park
          Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
          Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
          Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
          Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area

          9. Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area

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          5 Photos
          6 Saves
          Higbee, Missouri

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          • Equestrian
          • Dispersed
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            10. Tri-City Community Lake

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            Hallsville, Missouri

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Stoutsville

          309 Reviews of 13 Stoutsville Campgrounds


          • Linda H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area

            Forest and Lake Dry camping

            Heavily forested with a lake. Trails and camping areas in woods are setup for equestrian with good trails for hikers, bikers and horses. Camping at lake is open gravel or grass. Nice fishing lake with docks, boat ramp and vault toilet and the only one provided. Parked lakeside. Quite night with one fishing boat late morning. Get a brochure with park map at entrance as roads pass through park and private property.

          • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
            Aug. 1, 2024

            Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

            Very Nice Campground

            Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi. As we were on the end of a row, we had a lot of front yard space. The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean. There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky. We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size. At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen.

          • Laur H.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
            Jul. 27, 2024

            Lazy Day Campground

            Great experience

            Stayed one night in a campervan. Would definitely recommend! We arrived a little late - right at sunset - but the friendly and helpful staff had already texted us all the info we needed for arrival. It was very quiet. Level spaces. Very dark, unlit walk to the bath house, so bring a light! Bathhouse was clean and well kept. Would recommend!

          • cThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
            Jul. 13, 2024

            Danville Conservation Area

            Watch out for ticks

            Lovely wooded spot. There are about 6-8 sites. Can back in a camper. Outhouse building. Only had one other camper. Shaded, wooded. We had a lovely night but woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here. We ride our motorcycles here to tent camp. Sites are close. Fire rings , no picnic tables.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Driftwood Campground & RV Park
            Jun. 18, 2024

            Driftwood Campground & RV Park

            Nice family owned csmpground

            At one time this campground was a KOA campground so if you are familiar with KOA, you know the basic layout. We stayed here in our tent and while the tent area was closed for receding new grass the owner let us stay in a grassy area under the trees near the office. It was a great stsy and the restrooms and pool were nice and clean. We enjoyed ourselves and cooled off in the hot weather.

          • Beyond All
            Camper-submitted photo from Frank Russell
            Jun. 18, 2024

            Frank Russell

            Great refurbished campground with large concrete full hookup sites.

            Nice new concrete sites with fire pit, full hookup. Great trails and fishing lake, with concrete sidewalk and benches around it to make fishing easily accessible.

          • Amanda B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Vandalia Community Lake
            Apr. 15, 2024

            Vandalia Community Lake

            Peaceful!

            Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!

          • Jon B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Backpack Campsites - Long Branch State Park
            Apr. 2, 2024

            Backpack Campsites - Long Branch State Park

            Awesome Backpacking Campsite

            This was my first time out on Bee Trace Trail and I had a great time. Both the hike into the campsite and out the next morning were pretty easy; the back half of the brown loop, specifically the stretch between the backpack camping site and the kayak camping sites, was sometimes frustratingly difficult to follow. I had to pull out my phone several times to get reoriented. That being said, that stretch isn't very long and the rest of the trail presented zero issues for navigation. 

            The campsite for backpacking is located at the very tip of the peninsula and it's a great spot. There is a camper-made fire ring here, but the regulations(and posted signs) state no fires, so I would be cautious with what you choose to do. The kayak sites are a little more developed, with picnic tables, trash hooks, and iron fire pits/grills, but I'm not sure how they feel about backpackers using those. On the day(s) I went through, I saw only two other people on the blue loop and nobody on the brown. However, I saw tons of boats out on the lake going by and they all had full view of the campsite(I think it would be pretty clear even once the trees are full); something to be aware of if you're looking for a super isolated camp. There is plenty of space to pitch a tent and many trees to choose from for hanging a hammock. 

            If you're looking to get your feet wet with backpacking(as I was), this is a great spot to do it. If you're a seasoned backpacker and are just looking for a quick out-and-back, I think you would be equally pleased.

          • Jon B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Long Branch State Park Campground
            Mar. 28, 2024

            Long Branch State Park Campground

            Great Walk-In Campgrounds

            The walk-in campgrounds (it's about a 50 foot walk from the parking lot to each site) at Long Branch are located off in their own little area at the shore of the lake that offers some pretty good isolation. Although we went at a time when the water was still shut off, there are bathrooms and water available via a very short walk from the walk-in sites April 1-Oct 31. The sites are each very spacious with flat areas and material already laid out for pitching a tent and plenty of trees for throwing up a hammock. Although firewood was stated to be available year round from the vending machine, it was locked up when we went through, but there is a convenience store right across the highway from the lake that sells wood bundles and anything else you might need.

            We really enjoyed our time here and we'll definitely be coming back in the warmer months to enjoy some swimming and boating.

          • Napunani
            Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens
            Dec. 1, 2023

            Ray Behrens

            Great Value with ATB Pass

            PROS 

            Senior discount 

            Site 32 level asphalt pad surrounded with grass and river rocks 

            Moveable aluminum table 

            Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

            One hook lantern pole 

            Site 19 very near toilets and a dumpster 

            Friendly and helpful gate personnel 

            4 bars TMOBILE 

            CONS 

            Some road noise in the distance 

            Electric box at rear of site pad 

            Sewer connection 6 inches above ground 

            Poor planning to demolish all but one campground toilet/shower facilities at the same time 

            No overnight gate closure

            Don't Miss

            Rustic Oak Cabin Restaurant 

            Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Mark Twain State Park. Free entrance 

            Ride the Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal 

            Downtown Hannibal nice variety of stores and shops 

            Dam Visitor Center very nice--fairly new

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Dupont Reservation Conservation Area
            Oct. 21, 2023

            Dupont Reservation Conservation Area

            Lovely camground along the banks of the Mighty Miss

            It’s actually the Ted Shanks Conservation Area. Dupont is a bit further north, no camping there that we saw.

            . All sites fronting the river, shaded by trees. Mix of campers, fishermen and hunters. A few trains at night but not many. Vault toilets. No tables, no fire rings.

          • Jeremy G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
            Oct. 20, 2023

            Lazy Day Campground

            Wonderful level sites

            Great staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.

          • Anne W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground
            Oct. 7, 2023

            Indian Creek Campground

            Very nice sites and good bathrooms

            Beautiful wooded sites, a bit close together and not a ton of privacy but we weren’t bothered by our neighbors at all. The bathrooms are very clean and nice, they have a dish washing sink and good showers. Our site had an electric hook up.

          • Toni S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
            Sep. 27, 2023

            Lazy Day Campground

            Simply Fabulous

            We discovered this gym. On our way home. Just needed to stay overnight, but will definitely be back. The little details make it very homey. Sites are well laid out and easy to maneuver. Full hook ups or tent sites are available to meet the needs of the camper. Clean facility and family friendly.

          • Jose B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Graham Cave State Park Campground
            Sep. 1, 2023

            Graham Cave State Park Campground

            Great place quiet clean

            I was on my way to St. Louis MO. And need a place for the night. This is just few miles from hwy 70 east to reserve and pay on the phone. I t was nice they I put my tent instead of sleeping on the car. Recommended

          • Jeremy G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
            Aug. 28, 2023

            Lazy Day Campground

            Super clean and convenient

            Excellent grounds. Very very clean and well kept. Hosts/owners are extremely responsive and helpful. Sights have some trees. Walking paths, dog walk area, fire pits, bathhouse. I would visit again.

          • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mark Twain Cave & Campground
            Aug. 26, 2023

            Mark Twain Cave & Campground

            Accommodating Staff

            Coming into Hannibal, the RV GPS wanted to take us around town up to I-72. Had we been on our toes, we could have turned right at the“campground sign,” making our trip a bit easier and shorter. We came into the campground(CG) and resort area with some other campers. There was plenty of parking, and we checked in at the gift shop where you can purchase cave entry tickets. Our friends had come in the day before and told us that our reserved site E-05 was long enough for our new 40’ 2” Brinkley Model G, but we would need to park our F-450 elsewhere. Our friend suggested F-17, which was an easy back-in. F-17 was available, and was actually cheaper, so we saved$6 on the back-in site. The office folks here were very nice and accommodating, as we had expected to arrive the day prior with our friends, but due to loading up our new rig, we arrived a day late. The nice people at the office helped us work out this situation plus changed our campsite when we arrived. We proceeded to F-17 and settled down for our first camping night in our Brinkley. The F area back-ins are fairly new, with few trees to block the satellite. The older pull-throughs have mature trees and a lot of shade, so satellite would be spotty depending on the site. The water and electric are towards the back of the site, with the sewer in the middle. The water pressure was good. We got one bar on Verizon, and the CG WiFi worked better than average for a CG this size, but we were here for just an overnight from Monday to Tuesday. We were told that this private CG fills up on the weekends.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
            Aug. 25, 2023

            Lazy Day Campground

            Nice campground

            Stayed there for a week. The owners are very friendly. Very well kept campground. Enjoyed the pool.

          • BThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
            Jul. 31, 2023

            Danville Conservation Area

            Post Oak Camping area

            Nice spot. About 7 spots. Sites are close together, but level with good drainage. Only one spot long enough for a trailer/RV. Pit tiolet and no water. Had Verizon service 12.4Mbps download and .1 upload latency 86ms. Not the fastest speeds, but able to do work over internet. Might not be the best for video meetings.

          • Adriana W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Long Branch State Park Campground
            Jul. 27, 2023

            Long Branch State Park Campground

            Summer fun

            I reserved a walk in site and it was totally worth it. It’s a very short walk into the site, it’s even visible from the parking lot. The site is right on the water with beach access so there’s no need to drive to the crowded beach area to swim! This site had lots of space and was spread out from neighbors. The campground hosts will deliver firewood to your campsite when bought at their little market. Definitely recommend!



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