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Best Tent Sites Near Tuscumbia, MO (19)

    Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
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    1. Fiery Fork Conservation Area

    9 Reviews
    23 Photos
    96 Saves

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
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      2. Osage-Tavern Access

      1 Review
      8 Saves

      Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Toilets
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      3. Scrivner Road Conservation Area

      1 Review
      20 Photos
      38 Saves

      Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Dispersed
      • Toilets
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        4. McCubbins Point

        1 Review
        8 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Tent Cabin

        $7 / night

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        5. Pikes Camp

        1 Review
        8 Photos
        50 Saves

        Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Dispersed
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          6. Saline Valley Conservation Area

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          7 Saves

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          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Tents
          • Toilets
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          7. Paydown Access

          1 Review
          3 Photos
          11 Saves

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          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Tents
          • Toilets
          Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
          Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
          Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
          Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
          Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
          Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps

          8. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps

          5 Reviews
          6 Photos
          40 Saves

          Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world. Non-profit, educational or Scout groups can take advantage of the special-use area for overnight primitive camping. It features two fire rings, a vault toilet and several picnic tables. There is no water or electricity. The cost is $2 per person, per night. Reservations are required. For more information, call 573-449-7402.

          • Fires
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Picnic Table
          • Toilets
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          9. Dry Fork Recreation Area

          3 Reviews
          10 Photos
          84 Saves

          Dry Fork Recreation Area, a campground and picnic area located at the equestrian trailhead of the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail. This area, located in central Missouri near Fulton serves recreationists with or without horses. This campground is situated in a quiet mostly oak/cedar forest. It is comprised of 8 single primitive campsites that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. Other amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, and hitching rails. There is a picnic area across the road with picnic tables that can accommodate small groups. There are currently no camping fees, but donations are encouraged. A printable brochure is available.

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          • Phone Service
          • ADA Access
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          Recent Tent Reviews In Tuscumbia

          230 Reviews of 19 Tuscumbia Campgrounds


          • Aaron R.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area
            Sep. 4, 2024

            Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

            Very quiet, very pretty, several issues.

            Asked for a lake view cabin. We were the only ones here since it was a weekday after labor day so all cabins were open. I go to check in and it's a long sidewalk between narrow rails. Not at all easy if you are disabled and with my COPD, I had to stop several times. 

            I get cabin 6. If you go here DO NOT GET CABIN 6. It's the only one you can't park in front of as it's down the side of a hill. You must traverse several levels of steps down a steep grade. The office hours are over by now so I hauled what we needed down. 

            The lake view was somewhere past the forest so I'll take their word on that.

            The refrigerator was filthy and we had no hot water. Since it was after hours all we could do is clean the fridge, make supper and wait till 9 in the morning to call maintenance. 

            Maintenance arrives and determine the elements are bad. At about 10:30am they started working. Spent most of our only full day watching them fix the water heater. The maintenance guys were very nice but I'm not leaving my stuff with strangers. 

            So basically, I spent $200 to sit on a deck with acorns falling on us or on the world's most uncomfortable couch as they worked on getting me hot water. Early morning fishing was shot.

            They did say we could now switch cabins but I would need to move our stuff back up Mt Fk-That just to move it again into the new cabin, then back out again tomorrow. 

            It is a lovely area and the people are friendly but they need to do better. Also, warn people that cabin 6 is more cliff side than lake side.

          • Allie A.
            Camper-submitted photo from Boiling Springs Campground
            Jul. 29, 2024

            Boiling Springs Campground

            Pretty weekend

            This camp ground is a little hidden gem and so pretty! It has running water bathroom and showers! They are so kind and aware. They make shuttling your personal watercraft SO easy! This camp are is very clean and family friendly! The river was pretty!

          • Laur H.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ozark RV Park & Campground
            Jul. 28, 2024

            Lake Ozark RV Park & Campground

            Ok

            During our stay at the campground, we found several positive aspects. The pricing was reasonable, the staff was friendly, and the pool was cute. The bathrooms and showers were clean, and the overall environment was pretty quiet and well lit. Additionally, our site was mostly level. However, there were also some drawbacks to our experience. The pond on the property was essentially a large ditch with standing water, which attracted bugs. The distance from our spot to the bath house was quite far, and we were disappointed by the lack of a clear view of the river. While the campground may be enjoyable for longer stays, we found it to be nothing special for a one-night stop during our travels. NOTE- I don’t think the contact info on this listing is correct.

          • Christopher W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Osage Campground Retreat
            Jun. 25, 2024

            Osage Campground Retreat

            Cute Little Camping Spot

            Good: It was clean and tidy, had ice and firewood for sale, was close to the boat ramp for the Osage River, and the bathrooms looked to be newly remodeled. Good shaded and flat spot for our tent.

            Bad: No one on-site, no TP, no paper towels, no internet (Other campers said it had been working until the power went out during a storm a few days before; when the power was restored, the internet didn't come back)

            Conclusion: For $44.29/night, I would keep going next time.

          • Becky M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek RV Park
            May. 27, 2024

            Turkey Creek RV Park

            Awesome location for visiting Branson

            The campground was quiet and low key. No internet available so bring your own or purchase WiFi from their system. Shower house was ok, the smell made me dry heave, smelled like old meat. Small fenced area for dogs to play / go to the bathroom in. No playground for kids. Our site was level, it stormed during our stay but staff was quick to clean up downed trees and regrade the roads. The location was perfect for visiting Branson and its attractions. I got the vibe that it was more of an older generation camping campsite with more long time campers. We’d go back and stay if our focus was the attractions at Branson, not to hangout at the campsite.

          • Trenton D.
            Camper-submitted photo from Boiling Springs Campground
            May. 15, 2024

            Boiling Springs Campground

            Nice area

            My family used to stay here every year. Owners are just not very friendly. You get told 2 different prices over the phone compared to when you get there. Overall is a nice camp ground pretty quiet. Pretty river.

          • Roxanna L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground
            May. 5, 2024

            Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground

            Rolla, MO

            Very small park but easily navigable. We had a great spot, for our 42’ motorhome and truck. It was a pull through and easy to get into. It’s close to US 44 so a bit of road noise. The owner was very friendly and gave us a map with perfect directions. Told us about the amenities and said if we needed anything to just yell. ☺️ We didn’t leave once we rolled in til morning due to pouring down rain. Would recommend!!

          • CThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Froggys River Resort
            May. 1, 2024

            Froggys River Resort

            By far my favorite!

            The manager/owner went above and beyond. We called and said we would be there at around 6:30 (the office closed at 6) and arrived a little later than that. He was waiting for us. 

            We got a spot down by the river, started a fire, had dinner and went to sleep to the sound of the river running. The place is beautiful and I wish I had more time to spend there. I will definitely be going back when I can spend three of four nights.

          • Napunani
            Camper-submitted photo from Bennett Spring State Park
            Dec. 1, 2023

            Bennett Spring State Park

            Fishing Paradise

            PROS 

            Senior discount 

            Check-in via text was easy and fast 

            Beautifully maintained state park 

            Quiet during week 

            Pull-thru Site 102 level, concrete pad surrounded by grass 

            Site sufficient length for trailer and tow vehicle 

            Metal frame plastic plank picnic table metal fire ring with cooking grate 

            Dark sky friendly except for campsites 101-106 

            Trash dumpsters throughout campground 1 

            Firewood for sale $5 at entrance gate house 

            Huge park store! 

            CONS. 

            1 toilet and 1 shower for 48 campsites in Campground 1. Both door locks did not work. There were lines for the one toilet most of the time!!!

            $6.50 Reservation Fee 

            Site 102 had a wonderful view of the entrance gatehouse that had blaring lights all night, the one lane dump station and a dumpster 

            Campground 101-106 sites slammed together; our campfire ring was 15 feet from neighbors sewer outlet 

            Site 102 campfire ring was 2 feet from site unmovable picnic table 

            No privacy from any other sites 

            No security overnight gate closures 

            Would not recommend Park restaurant

          • Kelly S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Ruby's Landing
            Oct. 8, 2023

            Ruby's Landing

            Dirty cabins and rude staff!

            The cabin was disgusting 🤢 bugs crawling in the fridge, door was held together with a wire hanger. Rudest staff I've ever encountered.

          • L
            Camper-submitted photo from Ozark Farms Family Campground
            Sep. 29, 2023

            Ozark Farms Family Campground

            Facilities dirty and broken

            The bathrooms were dirty. The showers only 2 worked. One smelled of pee and the other had massive hair on the walls. Laundry only 2 dryers one window broke. Washers only 2 worked. Laundry area dirty

          • Troy J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Boiling Springs Campground
            Sep. 22, 2023

            Boiling Springs Campground

            Overall quite and clean

            We called because we were just on the road and I could hear the lady in the background yelling at the camp host I was talking with. She was being very rude. We reserved a site and only gave us 2 options. Web said 20.00 to camp FHU. They also charge 10.00 a person so plan on spending around $50.00 a night. Doubt we will be back. Just not worth that.

          • Pamela B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Rollins Ferry Access
            Aug. 21, 2023

            Rollins Ferry Access

            Busy, noisy and miserable

            Unless you enjoy loud noise, drunks, busy traffic, guns being shot off at all hours of the night and a massive cloud of bugs, avoid this campsite.

          • Pamela B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area
            Aug. 1, 2023

            Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area

            Primitive Free Camping

            Vault toilets available. Quiet. No water, hook ups or picnic tables, but fire rings. Wish people would understand pack in pack out and not leave trash! Otherwise very peaceful experience. Had service of at least 2-3 bars entire time. Town of Linn a 20 minute drive to get supplies.

          • Becky M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground
            Jun. 10, 2023

            Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground

            Great Route 66 stop

            The camp area looks new, cute playground, small fenced dog park type area, showers, laundry, fire pits and picnic tables. Very little trees or grass. Would love it if they played up the Route 66 theme they have going. Very convenient for our fishing trip!

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Bennett Spring State Park
            May. 30, 2023

            Bennett Spring State Park

            Very nice campground.

            We stayed this past Memorial weekend. We had excellent wifi and T-mobile cell service with 5G while we stayed there, Very clean.They were pretty full with it being a holiday weekend.

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Osage Campground Retreat
            May. 19, 2023

            Osage Campground Retreat

            Great Experience

            This hidden little gem is a great place to spend some time. Above all else the owners and staff are fantastic down to earth folks. The park is quiet, the bathroom facilities are a 10 in my opinion. Close to Jefferson City and plenty of river activities. Check them out. You won’t be disappointed.

          • Mike G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Froggys River Resort
            Apr. 15, 2023

            Froggys River Resort

            A lot of space and next to a river

            I stayed in the tent camping area. The host was very helpful with everything. I was right next to the river, and the sounds of the water made everything tranquil. There is a ton of space for tents and RVs, and the road in is well paved. In the morning, a bald eagle flew up the river.

          • Nick G.
            Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
            Apr. 8, 2023

            Fiery Fork Conservation Area

            Be prepared to have neighbors.

            I stayed here for a few days in April. There were a few campers, but I'd be very surprised if this place isn't loud and packed in the summer. Other than that the restrooms were well kept up and it was free. I just pulled right up to an established fire pit and pitched my tent.

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Linn Creek Koa
            Mar. 30, 2023

            Linn Creek Koa

            Spacious sites and friendly staff

            Spacious and mostly level sites, which is outstanding as this park is on face of a hill. We stayed in march so leaves are off the trees and could hear road noise. Very nice stay.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Binder Park Campground
            Mar. 19, 2023

            Binder Park Campground

            Great little muni!

            Great campground with electric and water just minutes west of downtown Jefferson City. No cable or wifi but good tv reception. Although too cold to use, the picnic tables have a pavilion style roof over them at each site! Only downside is that they have only 17 sites and several have seasonals on them. Hosts are good people and easy to speak with, providing much information regarding their community.

          • E
            Camper-submitted photo from Lane Spring Recreation Area
            Jan. 28, 2023

            Lane Spring Recreation Area

            Beautiful & Peaceful Forest Campground

            I stayed the night here in late April, and it was absolutely gorgeous. The campground is in the middle of a forest with a large creek running around it. It was springtime and everything was so green, there were wildflowers popping up all over the place. The sound of the creek running right behind my camp site felt so soothing. I wish I could have stayed a few more nights; this place was a little bit of magic.

            The campground: The road that loops through the campground is paved, and for most (if not all) campsites you park right at your site. My campsite included a large firepit with a grate that you could grill on, a picnic table, and a paved parking space to pull-in. Even though the place was over half full, it felt very quiet. I stayed towards the back of the loop, and the creek ran just below my site. There were clean vault toilets and a trash receptacle across the road from my site. The only downside: there are places where the creek runs over the road a little, so that might cause issues if there's heavy rain in the forecast.

            The area: About a thirty minute drive from Rolla, where there are plenty of places to get food or supplies. I didn't have a lot of time to explore Lane Springs Recreation Area, but it looked nice.

            Booking: I drove up to the sign at the front of the campground and put my payment in an envelope. I'm not sure if there are other options to book ahead of time.

            Cell Service: Verizon worked fine.



          Guide to Tuscumbia

          Camping near Tuscumbia, Missouri, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

          What to do:

          • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Beautiful campgrounds. Hiking trails. Super showers & toilets. Clean. Friendly staff."
          • Fishing: Head to Bennett Spring State Park Campground for some fishing. A reviewer noted, "The Niangua River was gorgeous and so fun to swim in... Lots of chiggers was the only downfall."
          • Water Activities: Enjoy the Missouri River at Cooper’s Landing Campgrounds and Marina. One camper shared, "You may get to see a paddleboat cruising the river... The Katy trail runs through the edge of the property."

          What campers like:

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Bennett Spring State Park Campground said, "Very clean. They were pretty full with it being a holiday weekend."
          • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of the staff. A camper at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground mentioned, "Friendly staff."
          • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park said, "Plenty of dead kindling and wood around to burn... You’ll see Bald Eagles, raccoons, deer, squirrels, chipmunks, hawks, turtles and FISHING near wooded edge of cove."

          What you should know:

          • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Finger Lakes State Park Campground, may have fewer amenities. A visitor noted, "This looks to be a good place for families to fish, ride mountain bikes, and enjoy the ATV trails."
          • Reservation Fees: Be prepared for reservation fees at certain campgrounds. A camper at Bennett Spring State Park Campground mentioned, "There were lines for the one toilet most of the time!!!"
          • Wildlife: Expect to encounter wildlife, especially raccoons. One camper at Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park warned, "Keep food and bait inside as raccoons rule at night."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Boiling Springs Campground. A reviewer said, "This campground is a little hidden gem and so pretty! It has running water bathroom and showers!"
          • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One family at Bennett Spring State Park Campground enjoyed, "Great trails to walk around... Good lookouts you can walk to as well."
          • Pack Bug Spray: Bugs can be a nuisance. A visitor at Finger Lakes State Park Campground advised, "The ticks are outrageous... use spray to keep the buggers off!"

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground noted, "The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent."
          • Be Prepared for Close Quarters: Some campgrounds have sites close together. A visitor at Cooper’s Landing Campgrounds and Marina mentioned, "The campground has its own beach and its own boat launch that are only for campground guests."
          • Look for Amenities: Check for amenities like Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. A reviewer at Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground said, "The staff is friendly and the campground looks like someone spent hours manicuring the park."

          Camping near Tuscumbia, Missouri, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Tuscumbia, MO?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Tuscumbia, MO is Fiery Fork Conservation Area with a 3.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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