Osage Campground Retreat

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.

Space between good, nice lay over spot

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.

Typical campground, pull thru sites, gravel, trees, canoe rental, camper rental, very nice shower house/ laundry. Ask for a site around the perimeter for privacy.

This place is, by far, the BEST campground I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying at. The camper we stayed in had ALL the comforts“glamping” had to offer!

 Let alone the bath house(means is squashed themed and CLEAN) and the club house is a GREAT place to kill time while it’s raining or just to get out of the heat. 

With a new Pool Table As well as a TV and air hockey, just a great place for me and my wife! Great place for families and floaters alike! They have a new(less than a couple years old) playground for the kids along with kayak rentals so everyone can find someone fun to do! 

The owners are always quick to respond and clearly care about their campground like it’s their own child! One of those places you HAVE to try out at LEAST once!! If my wife can enjoy camping here… ANYONE can!!

We were hesitant to come based on other reviews, new management/owner about 8 months now. Major improvements to the camground. New gravel, with large flat spots, very clean and quiet. Long termers have been cleared out with only a few left that have well kept spots. Campground big enough for large rigs. If visiting the area, this is the spot to be. We had a full fire pit of wood (not sure of this was a coincidence), they offered float trips (canoes and kayaks) that were reasonably priced as well as a cute camp store. New bathrooms and showers, free laundry(one washer and dryer), and Excellent hosts! You can tell they have worked a lot and have a lot left to go, Wouldn’t hesitate to come back!

Clean grounds, close to a conservation boat ramp and again full hookups. That’s about where it ends.

Most sites appear to be year-round Occupied. Fifth wheels with buried to sewer lines And people riding their lawn mowers outside their campers.

All things being equal it seems like more of a trailer park with a few camping vacancies.

Easy access to the Osage river which is nice, but the campsite itself is a pretty tight fit without very many trees. It serves its purpose though!