Campgrounds near Edgerton, Missouri, sit at approximately 1,060 feet elevation in the rolling hills of northwestern Missouri. The region experiences seasonal extremes with humid summers reaching into the 90s and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through February. Most RV sites in the area are on gravel or concrete pads, with varying degrees of shade depending on the specific campground location.
What to do
City exploration: 30 minutes to Kansas City attractions. Campus RV Park in Independence provides a central base for exploring nearby urban attractions. "Centrally located, great views, lovely staff, laundry and restroom facilities were good also," notes one visitor about this Campus RV Park. The location puts you within reasonable driving distance to major attractions.
Fishing: No license required at some private lakes. Basswood Country RV Resort offers fishing opportunities across five small lakes where guests can fish without a state license. "You could fish in the lakes and didn't even need a license. We watched kids get excited as they caught fish after fish," shares a camper at Basswood Country RV Resort.
Theme park visits: Discounted admission available. Worlds of Fun Village offers special rates for park visitors staying at their campground. "The theme park offered discounted tickets when staying at the campground and parking for the parks was included. Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are internally connected, making it easy to walk between the two," explains a reviewer at Worlds of Fun Village.
What campers like
Recreational facilities: Swimming pools and splash parks. Multiple area campgrounds feature swimming areas for cooling off during hot Missouri summers. "Basswood provides amenities that are great for entertaining children, including a swimming pool and splash park, two playgrounds, a basketball goal, and fishing," writes a long-time visitor.
Weekend activities: Organized events for families. Campgrounds in the region often schedule special activities, particularly on weekends. "Every weekend there are organized activities such as arts and crafts, fishing contests, duck races and frozen t-shirt contests in the pool, and a Saturday evening outdoor movie," reports a reviewer about the family-friendly atmosphere at Basswood Country RV Resort.
Historical connections: Presidential history nearby. Some campgrounds have interesting historical ties to the region. "As a point of interest, this used to be a favorite fishing spot of President Harry S. Truman, check out the Mother in Law cabin—built at his request," notes a camper about A Country Charm RV Park.
What you should know
Airport noise: Flight patterns affect some campgrounds. Several RV parks in the region experience aircraft noise due to proximity to Kansas City International Airport. "The campground is on the final approach for the airport, so you get to see a lot planes flying overhead, which you don't even notice cause they are quieter than they used to be, and I think they shut down flights around 10pm," explains one reviewer.
Long-term vs. short-term sections: Different campground areas. Many RV campgrounds near Edgerton separate long-term residents from overnight travelers. "We visited Basswood Country RV Resort in October 2020. All in all our experience was a positive one, but prospective visitors should know that there is a large section of long term renters that you must drive through to get to the short term sites," shares a camper.
Small campgrounds: Limited sites at specialty locations. Some smaller RV parks offer unique experiences but require advance planning. "Small (15 Spaces) RV park located 1/2 mile from the Missouri Star Quilt Co. Most likely the reason why people come to Hamilton. Very clean and well kept," notes a visitor at Love's RV Hookup-Cameron MO 837.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Schedule around park events. Families often find the most enjoyment when timing visits with scheduled activities. "This campground is a must for anyone with children. Awesome sites with full hook ups. They have several ponds you can fish from. My kids love that. Nice play area for kids as well as themed weekends with lots of activities planned that kids can do," shares a parent.
Campground selection: Choose family-oriented sections. Some RV campgrounds near Edgerton have designated family areas with easier access to amenities. "This place is very nice. Very clean bathhouses and property, friendly staff, nice pool, great fishing, fun family activities, nice camp store/pizza kitchen," reports a family who visited Basswood Country RV Resort.
Food options: On-site delivery services available. Several campgrounds offer food service directly to your site. "The store has a few things you might need. The food is ok, but they do deliver your food to your campsite," mentions a reviewer about the convenient dining option at Starlite RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Bring equipment for uneven sites. Some RV campgrounds in the region have sites that require leveling blocks. "We made a last minute decision and decided to stay somewhere near KC after a long cross country trip. Our site had a 50amp hookup for electric, and water/sewer," shares an RVer about their stay at Walnut Grove RV Park.
Site selection strategy: Request specific areas. Experienced RV campers recommend asking for specific locations within campgrounds. "Row 1 (sites 1-20) is along a busy highway with semi truck noise 24 hours a day. I recommend either paying more for the pull-through (further from the road) or the back in sites 69-82 in row 3," advises a visitor about Worlds of Fun Village.
Hookup cord length: Pack longer than standard. Some RV parks have utilities positioned at the far end of sites. "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," notes a camper about hookup placement at Love's RV Hookup locations.
