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Weston Bend State Park Campground houses distinctive glamping accommodations near the scenic Missouri River, offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and comfort. The park features several yurt-style accommodations within its wooded setting, providing electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control options for year-round stays. Located just 30 minutes from Kansas City, these glamping units are positioned on spacious sites with ample privacy between neighbors. Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA and Watkins Mill State Park also provide upscale canvas accommodations with modern amenities including private firepits, furnished interiors, and convenient access to clean shower facilities. "We spent 25 days in a 20' round yurt and had plenty of room. The sites are large with a good footprint to set up, and the campground was well maintained," noted one guest.
Hiking trails throughout Weston Bend State Park connect directly to glamping sites, offering immediate access to nature without sacrificing comfort. The park's unique overlook provides stunning views of the Missouri River, while the 1.7-acre fenced dog park includes separate areas for different-sized pets. Seasonal activities vary throughout the year, with the park remaining open during all seasons for glamping enthusiasts. The historic town of Weston sits just minutes away, featuring charming shops, wineries, and restaurants that complement the luxury outdoor experience. According to a visitor, "We enjoyed our glamping stay with easy hiking and biking access into downtown Weston from the campground. The trails in the park head to an overlook and down to the river, creating a perfect balance between comfort and adventure." Geodesic domes and luxury tents are available for reservation through the Missouri State Parks website.
"We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only."
"Hiking and overlooks nearby. This is a nice campground to visit Leavenworth from. Very clean showers. Price 2024: About $15 for non electric sites."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability"We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake."
"We had a nice RV site with electric. The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing. We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table."
"Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view."
"The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"
"Close to Kansas City so it makes a great quick getaway. Clean, friendly, and right next to Smithville Lake. Our pick for a short trip."
"Of everywhere Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water (2) and Sewer at every campsite. At just $30 per day it is a steal!"
"All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming."
"The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us."
from $15 - $46 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch."
"I’m in my 30s traveling solo and this stop was a great place to regroup and take advantage of their amenities like shower, laundry, etc. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly."
"Both electric and primitive sites are available."
"The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground."
"Super easy to pull in and set up. Plenty of spots.Only a few signs with a map so i took a picture on my phone and used that. Water on each site which is a luxury.
Stayed for 2 nights. Easy breezin"
"Only complaint, cold shower in facility near marina. I would recommend a spot closer to marina if you're not In an RV. We were a rooftop tent and could heat distant trains all night."
"My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and we're barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep."
TravelerStayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view. Friendly staff, great price, and campsites have a fire pit with a grill, and a picnic table. We’ll be back!
TravelerStayed here for three nights. All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Fire pits were even nice with an attached grill grate.
TravelerGood:
New management seems friendly and helpful.
Laundry facilities acceptable. ($1.25 to wash)
Propane fill on site.
Pool and restrooms closed during my stay, appear nice enough.
Bad: Noise. Mostly from the highway, but also trains and air traffic. Situated between two neighborhoods, the highway, and an RV dealership. Did I mention noise? WiFi is laughable.
Phone/internet service is low average.
Overall, adequate. Nothing too bad (except the noise), and nothing to rave about.
TravelerStayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain. Not too much privacy as there’s not very many trees around and the sites are close together but otherwise a great campground!
ScoutCamp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch. Laundry room was nice and easy to use. Everything is very close in the campground. Close to downtown
GuideWe stayed for two days in spot #92. Many of the spots have a good amount of room, but there are some that looked tricky to level. 92 was fine for leveling. The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us. Bathhouses were clean and there is a great 3.75 mile paved loop around the lake if you have dogs that enjoy long walks.
LegendGetting to the state park off I 29 and through the countryside was easy as the route had Weston Bend SP signage. We followed the SP signs to the campground(CG) where the gate was not manned so we headed to get water, but someone was sitting in the dump station waiting for another person to arrive so we went around this one-loop CG to see if there was a convenient spigot. There are spigots but with a larger rig, you will block the road, and/or you will be on a hill. We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only. The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay. There were tree branches overhead that we could not avoid. RVers next to us in site 30 had just arrived as well and were having trouble getting their travel trailer unhitched and leveled due to the pad’s slight incline and unlevel asphalt. They got their trailer positioned so they could get somewhat level. We got a solid two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. Due to our proximity to Kansas City, we got a lot of OTA channels. A satellite connection would be iffy in most sites here due to the number of mature trees. The trees in a lot of sites would also scrape the top of larger rigs. There’s a variety of sites with most being good for regular trailers versus tall rigs, and tent sites. They have a nice shower house with 1 washer and 1 dryer both for$1.50. There are also vaulted toilets here and there. There’s a 1.7-acre fenced dog park that includes one large area for large dogs and two other areas with one dedicated to smaller dogs. The dog area is at the front park entrance away from the campground and it would be a long walk to get there, so we drove up. There are a lot of hiking trails here plus an old tobacco barn that’s worth a look.
ScoutWe are camping here while doing the Cotopaxi Questival Adventure Race. It's a very nice setting in a Grove of trees atop a hill. Both electric and primitive sites are available. The bathrooms are the nicest campground bathrooms I've ever used - large, clean, and not communal, so you get a sink, toilet, and shower all to yourself. This campground is in close proximity to the lake, trails, and many other outdoorsy diversions!
GuideWe really enjoyed this campground. The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground. There are a handful that do not have any shade. Though we did not have one, there are also a few sites with a Lakeview. Nice playground for the kids, and plenty of grass to take the dogs out. Site was large enough for our trailer and two vehicles and still room for fire pit and awning to come out. A little hwy noise, but nowhere near enough to interrupt our trip.
Weston Bend State Park sits at 1,130 feet above sea level along the Missouri River bluffs, creating terrain with significant elevation changes for campers. The park remains open year-round, with campsites typically filling quickly on summer weekends between May and September. Temperature swings can be significant in spring and fall, with overnight lows sometimes dropping 30 degrees below daytime highs.
Trail hiking along river bluffs: The 3-mile Weston Bend Trail connects the campground to the Missouri River overlook, with several moderately challenging sections due to elevation changes. "This is a beautiful place close to town and wonder hiking trails," notes one visitor at Weston Bend State Park Campground.
Lake activities at Smithville: Just 20 minutes from Weston, Smithville Lake offers fishing, kayaking, and swimming options across multiple recreation areas. "The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing. We could walk right down a grassy hill to the trail along the lake," explains a camper at Crow's Creek Campground.
Off-season camping: Winter camping provides a quieter experience with far fewer neighbors. "We were not impressed with this little state park. The trails were the best feature of this park. The campground was small and not very many campsites for tents," explains one camper, highlighting how the park feels different when less crowded.
Private tent sites: Site #26 at Weston Bend gets mentioned repeatedly as having the best privacy. "This was our 2nd stay at Weston Bend SP. Both times, we had site 26, one of the few basic sites. While some of the other sites were very close to each other, this one is relatively isolated," notes a camper.
Clean shower facilities: Many campgrounds in the area maintain exceptionally clean bathhouses. "These are the cleanest bathrooms and facilities that I have been to I think Mabye ever. The camp hosts were super nice stop by to make sure that I was all set up and didn't need any help," writes a reviewer at Weston Bend State Park Campground.
Glamping options outside Weston: For those seeking luxury camping near Weston, Missouri, several options exist with varying amenities. "We camped in the Hobie Cove campground and the site itself was OK. Not a lot of choices for sites that are flat or offer a lot of shade," mentions a reviewer at Perry State Park Campground, where some glamping options are also available.
Campsite spacing varies dramatically: Expect sites to be close together in most loops, with limited privacy between neighbors. "Weston Bend was everything I could hope for. The camp site were small and compact but it was nice," writes one camper who still enjoyed their experience despite the closeness.
Train noise at some locations: Some campgrounds have significant railroad noise throughout the night. "There was a train that comes by every couple of hours," notes a visitor at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA, a concern for light sleepers considering glamping in the Weston, Missouri area.
Limited flat tent sites: Many campgrounds in the area have uneven terrain. "Not a great spot for tent camping. Ton of road noise and most grassy areas are sloped," explains a camper at Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play equipment within walking distance of campsites. "The roads and trails are nice for scooters and bikes. Fairly close to the water and playground; within walking distance," notes a family staying at Crow's Creek Campground.
Kid-friendly activities: Some parks offer organized events specifically for children. "My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and we're barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep. So much fun activities for the kids to do to keep them entertained and occupied," writes a parent who stayed at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.
Swimming options: Look for campgrounds with designated swimming areas or beaches for safer water play. "We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table. We could walk right down a grassy hill to the trail along the lake. We had lots of grassy space around us to set up and play yard games."
Utility access considerations: The campground renovations at Weston Bend are adding more full hookup sites. "As of early September 1/2 of the campground is closed for construction. I understand that some sites will be upgraded to full hookups," notes an RVer staying at the park.
Site levelness: Many sites require significant leveling for larger rigs. "We were supposed to camp at site 18, but it was not level and had tire ruts all the way to the back of the site," explains an RVer at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA.
Overnight stopovers: For travelers passing through, some campgrounds offer convenient one-night stays. "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," shares a visitor at AOK Campground & RV Park.
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