Best Tent Camping near Tuscumbia, MO

Recent Tent Reviews in Tuscumbia

233 Reviews of 19 Tuscumbia Campgrounds

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  Nathan P.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 16, 2024

  Bennett Spring State Park Campground

  Peaceful win ter camping in campground 1

  This is the third time staying here. This time wife and I took our small camper just to get away for the weekend. We stayed in campground one because it is the only one open during the off season. You can make reservations online before going to ensure you have the spot you want. Campground one is in a flat spot down by the water and it is actually rather open and built for large rigs to fit in. If it was full I imagine it would be crowded and not much privacy but because we went in the winter there was only four other campsites taken. We were surprised when we found that there was Wi-Fi available for free at the campground. One negative is we only found one toilet for the entire campground. It wasn't a problem at this time because there was hardly anybody there, but I imagine if you wanted to use the toilet during the regular season you would find yourself with a line or going somewhere else.

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  Nathan P.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 26, 2024

  Bennett Spring State Park Campground

  Beautiful area with lots of camping spotsis

  This is a beautiful area with a lot of camping spots. Campground 1 is down by the water and really meant for the big rigs. Most of the other campgrounds (5 total) also have plenty of space to spread out. We saw plenty of 5th wheels up in the other campgrounds. Many had electric, though don't think many have water. Which is fine for a long weeked or something - just fill up the freshwater before heading out. 

  Of course if you like fishing this is a wonderful place. Not my thing, but I enjoyed people watching.

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  Aaron R.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Allie A.

  Guide

  

  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!

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  Laur H.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Christopher W.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Kaylen M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2024

  Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat

  Mother Nature resort

  My favorite place to camp!! Can't wait to go again.

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  Becky M.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Trenton D.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Trenton D.

  Scout

  

  May. 15, 2024

  Froggys River Resort

  Beautiful campground

  My family and I come here every year the owners are great. Camp ground is quiet and family friendly.

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  Roxanna L.

  Guide

  

  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!!

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  Chuck M.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Dec. 1, 2023

  Bennett Spring State Park Campground

  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

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  Kelly S.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Leesa B.

  Scout

  

  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

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  Troy J.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  JMH

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 22, 2023

  Deer Rest CampPark

  Deer Rest RV

  Friendly owners. Very clean park. Shower units are new and spacious.

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  Pamela B.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Pamela B.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Becky M.

  Guide

  

  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!

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  Gary S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 7, 2023

  Osage Campground Retreat

  Restful

  Space between good, nice lay over spot

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  Chris A.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2023

  Bennett Spring State Park Campground

  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.

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  Scott M.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Mike G.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Nick G.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Charles A.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  James M.

  Traveler

  

  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.