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Best Tent Camping near Wheatland, MO

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State parks and conservation areas surrounding Wheatland, Missouri provide several options for tent camping with varying levels of amenities and seclusion. Fiery Fork Conservation Area, located about 30 miles northeast of Wheatland, offers primitive tent camping with established fire rings and concrete picnic tables. Hermitage State Park Campground at Pomme de Terre State Park provides both walk-in and drive-in tent campsites with more developed facilities. Bledsoe Ferry near Warsaw offers tent-only camping along Truman Lake, while Quarry Point Park provides basic tent camping options closer to Wheatland. These public lands offer tent campers access to water recreation, hiking trails, and natural settings without requiring extensive travel from town.

Tent campsites in the Wheatland region typically feature level, mowed areas with minimal improvements. Most primitive tent camping areas include fire rings, though seasonal fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. Vault toilets are available at conservation areas like Fiery Fork, while state park campgrounds offer more developed restroom facilities. Access roads to many tent-only sites involve gravel surfaces that can become challenging during wet weather. One camper noted that "the road down was very sketchy" in a standard passenger car. Cell service is limited or nonexistent at most primitive tent camping locations, with reviewers reporting the need to "drive a couple of miles for a signal." Campers should pack out all trash as most areas lack collection facilities.

In spring and fall, tent campers experience fewer crowds at most sites near Wheatland. Fiery Fork Conservation Area provides flat tent pads with good hammock trees and river access. According to reviews, the area offers "plenty of space between campsites" and remains peaceful during off-peak seasons. Summer brings more activity, with one visitor noting that sites can become "loud and packed" during peak months. Hermitage State Park Campground provides more family-oriented tent camping with clean facilities and a swim beach. Wildlife sightings are common at conservation areas, with campers reporting armadillos, deer, and various bird species. Tent campers should be prepared for ticks, particularly when using trails or backcountry tent sites during warmer months.

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  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2024

    Crabtree Cove

    Free Off Season Camping (review of Loop B only)

    Camped in Loop B on Oct 4, 2023. Camping was free at this Corp of Engineer campground since off season began on Oct 1st. The Loop B campground has several RV/tent sites arranged in sub-loops in an open field; some trees for shade. Sites are close to each other; no privacy between sites. Sites appear to be level. Each site has a metal fire ring, table and lamp pole. The loop road is paved and the sites were gravel. There were no hookups in Loop B. The water station was shut off, but the vault toilet, which wasn't very clean, was open. No camp host on duty during our stay. There is access to Stockton Lake from the loop road. There was nothing special about this campground, but has good lake access for boats.  Otherwise this campgrund is suitable for an overnight stay.

  • Rebecca L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 18, 2025

    Damsite

    Another amazing COE campground

    Another wonderful Corps of Engineers campground on Pomme De Terre Lake. There are basic campsites and campsites with full hookups. The campsites are spacious and overlook the lake. This is such a beautiful, well maintained campground. Every campsite is level and has a picnic table and fire ring. During the off season ( Oct 1 - Nov.30 & March 14th - Apr 14 ) all campsites ( electric and primitive ) are only $10. ( limited amenities) From Jan 5th - March 14th campsites are free at Damsite Park. However, there is no electric or water available at that time.
    Please check the Pomme De Terre USACE website for changes and regular season rates. 50% off all rates with America the beautiful/senior access pass at all Corps of Engineers campgrounds.
    I highly recommend this campground. 4g LTE and great cell signal.

  • D
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park

    Shaded, Quiet and close to the lake!

    Site 36 with 30A & 120V. Public Water Spigot about 50’ away. No Sewer or Water connections at Raccoon Ridge. Plenty of dead kindling and wood around to burn. Asphalt drive with concrete pad. Picnic table, fire/grill ring, hook post w/ recycle bag attached. BEST Site is 38 which puts trailer door parallel with a 180 lake view. Heavy wooded with shared paths to lake or cove. Marina is within 1 mile by water or 15 minutes by car. Ice, Beer and necessities at Puddle Jumpers Bait Store about 10 minute drive. Hosts were great and did cleaning daily. Showers and Dump Station at top of hill few hundred yards away. Let shower water run about 3 minutes before the warm water kicks in. Swim beach is on other side of cove or about a 5 min drive. Dump Station has 4 Waste Holes, two Non-potable water spigots/hoses and one Fresh Potable Water hose and both sides have slight incline on dump tank side. Downtown Warsaw is about 15 minutes away with tourist antique shoppes, bars, ice cream shoppes and the historic Joe Dice Suspension Bridge. The Truman Dam is about same distance away. T-Mobile service with 2-3 bars, no WIFI; but HotSpot worked for ROKU. Keep food and bait inside as raccoons rule at night. Be CAUTIOUS of Red Ticks that are VERY tiny… you’ll want plenty of DEET! Flies were biting like crazy, some mosquitoes and LOTS of May Flies. You’ll see Bald Eagles, raccoons. deer, squirrels, chipmunks, hawks, turtles and FISHING near wooded edge of cove is Bass and Crappie haven!!! Also Geocaching near by!!!

    We will return and hopefully get site 38!

  • Joe G.
    Jun. 29, 2022

    COE Harry S Truman Reservoir Long Shoal Park

    Great Place

    Just got back after 2 days there.  Sites are spaced a good distance apart, nice clean lots with fire ring, picnic table and 30 amp.  The flush restrooms are cleaned everyday and very nice.  I picked site 69 which overlooks the lake and was less than 30 yards from water edge.  Site very from 100% sun to 100% shade so you have a lot to choose from.  Highly recommend it to anyone will will be back soon.

  • Napunani
    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

  • Abby H.
    May. 18, 2023

    Pittsburg Area Campground — Pomme de Terre State Park

    First Weekend

    My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night at the beginning of may for our first camping trip together. It was at one of 2 basic tent sites. Ours was just a short walk on a (likely camper-made trail) down to the water. The water seemed clean enough to swim but there was a lot of floating moss and seaweed right along the shore. So we opted to just fish even though we were unsuccessful. There were plenty of trees to hang out hammock, a grill grate over the fire, and a decent amount of shade. There were two flat sites for a tent. We chose one that was slightly more on a slope because it was less rocky. Spotted a few poison ivy plants and 2-3 brown recluses but we’re in their habitat so that is to be expected. Not ideal but not unexpected lol we definitely plan to return!

  • Lea B.
    Aug. 16, 2020

    COE Stockton Lake Hawker Point

    Private and Nearly Perfect

    Just got home from a weekend stay at site C19 at Hawker Point COE Park. This particular site was just up the hill from the lake and completely private. The walk to the lake was about 50 yards and a little steep but we managed to carry two kayaks down and up without too much trouble (and we are a middle-aged couple), and it was totally worth the effort because it was as if we had our own private cove.

    The site is very spacious and shaded with plenty of trees for our hammocks and clothesline. Lots of level places for tents. The park attendants were very friendly and helpful.

    C19 has no electricity or water and the closest vault toilet is a good walk down the road. The shower houses were driving distance away. We have a shower tent, so that wasn’t an issue for us.

    We drove through the rest of this park to check out A and B campground loops. A loop consists of full hookup sites and many sit right on the water. Little shade and crowded, but if you like to play on the lake all day these might be for you. B loop had pretty wooded sites but many were not close to the water. C loop is where it’s at!

  • Hayley G.
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Orleans Trail

    Private, wooded campground near the lake!

    We stayed in the D loop at site D37. All of the sites in the D loop are more spaced out and wooded than in the other loops. They also don't have electric and the bathroom is a vault toilet. 

    Site D37 was able to fit our two tents comfortably but I don't think there was a flat space to fit a third. It was also pretty overgrown and unkept. So bring lots of bug spray. Site D39 is pretty close and it would work well for a group needing multiple spots. We had a view of the lake across the road. The bathroom was a several minute walk. 

    Site D37 across from us had water access and looked really nice. Other nearby spots D40 was also quite heavily wooded and didn't look like it had much more than one semi-flat spot for a tent. But it was definitely very private! 

    We used the shower houses(which we had to drive to get to) and they were okay. The water wouldn't get hot, but we didn't take ice cold showers. The swim beach was the highlight of this location and very nice!

  • Laura H.
    Sep. 17, 2020

    Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake

    Tent Camping

    Beautiful views from many of the sites. I noticed several of the tent sites do not have level areas for your tent. T01 site does not have close parking unless you are able to park in the handcap parking. It is a quite park in the evening. Camp host is polite and shower house is kept clean. Vault toilet by the boat ramp is sketchy (where tent camping is located). Will stay here again.

Guide to Wheatland

Tent camping near Wheatland, Missouri offers access to the Ozark Plateau transition zone where elevations range from 700 to 1,000 feet. The region receives approximately 42 inches of annual rainfall, creating seasonal creek beds and diverse forest habitats throughout the camping areas. Most primitive sites in conservation areas remain open year-round while state park facilities typically operate from April through October.

What to do

Fishing access points: Several campgrounds provide direct river or lake access for anglers. At Fiery Fork Conservation Area, "river access is really amazing... It's a great place to launch a boat from or just to wade in a bit and fish. Fly fishing can be done easily from the bank or by wading in a bit," according to Amanda.

Wildlife observation: The region supports diverse animal populations visible from campsites. Campers report seeing "armadillos, deer, and a few different bird types" at conservation areas, particularly during morning and evening hours when wildlife activity peaks.

Trail exploration: Some campgrounds connect to hiking paths, though maintenance varies seasonally. At Farrington City Park, visitors appreciate the "well-maintained" grounds with trails suitable for day hikes, and Mike G. notes that "the staff is very helpful and friendly" for trail recommendations.

What campers like

Budget-friendly options: Free and low-cost camping appeals to visitors seeking economical outdoor experiences. Shannon M. describes Fiery Fork Conservation Area as "a nice place if you're on a budget and just need a get away."

Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing at conservation area campgrounds. Whitney L. explains that at her campsite she "could see [neighbors] with our eyeballs but they were perfect neighbors and we didn't hear a peep other than their generator for a bit."

Natural features: Campers value the combination of forest and water access. Jenny D. notes some sites have "lots of beautiful hammock friendly trees, river access, and creek beds to play in. 30 min from Ha Ha Tonka."

What you should know

Cell coverage limitations: Communication connectivity varies significantly by location and carrier. Erick H. reports at one site there was "no cell signal... had to drive a couple of miles for a signal" using Spectrum service.

Road conditions: Access routes to primitive camping areas often involve unmaintained gravel roads that can become problematic during wet weather. Ry M. found that "the road down was very sketchy for my 2008 Mazda 3" when accessing campgrounds.

Facility status changes: Some campgrounds have altered their camping status in recent years. At Masters Park, Katrina D. reports "fishing docks still open, has boat ramp, and beach area, camping no longer permitted."

Trash management: Pack-out policies apply at most conservation area camping sites. Wally B. observed that "much of the area was covered in trash. Bring extra trash bags!" This suggests campers should prepare to carry out all waste.

Tips for camping with families

Beach access: Some campgrounds offer shallow water play areas suitable for children. Amanda points out that Fiery Fork has "quite a bit of 'beach' at the river access for them to play and see nature."

Off-peak timing: For quieter family camping experiences, consider weekday or shoulder-season visits. Nick G. advises "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."

Pavilion availability: Some public camping areas include covered picnic structures for weather protection during family gatherings. The "sizable pavilion near the campground" at Bledsoe Ferry provides shelter, which Sarra W. describes as "awesome" for family outings.

Tips from RVers

Site specifications: Level camping pads with stable surfaces benefit smaller RVs. Chrischelle N. advises: "I recommend smaller RVs due to the 2 miles of gravel and high water areas you go through to get there."

Amenity limitations: Most primitive camping sites lack typical RV hookups. Whitney L. notes that while camping at Fiery Fork, neighbors ran "their generator for a bit" due to absence of electrical connections.

Seasonal accessibility: Water crossings may affect RV access during rainy periods. Jenny D. cautions: "If the waters too high, there's a bridge into the site that could be flooded so watch the weather."

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