Paddlers and anglers have a direct reason to consider Osage Campground Retreat: the property sits close to a conservation boat ramp on the Osage River, and the campground rents canoes and kayaks at rates reviewers describe as reasonable. River access is the clearest draw here. The gravel sites are flat and sized to handle large rigs, with a stated maximum RV length of 100 feet and full hookups including electric, water, and sewer.
The campground has seen notable improvements under relatively recent ownership. New gravel, a remodeled bath house, free on-site laundry, and a clubhouse with a pool table and air hockey give it more infrastructure than a basic overnight stop. A camp store stocks firewood and ice. Reviewers note the grounds are generally clean and well-maintained, though one visitor flagged that WiFi can go down after storms and may not be quickly restored. Cell service gets mixed marks as well, so campers relying on connectivity should plan accordingly.
Site character varies. Perimeter spots tend to offer more privacy, and a few long-term residents remain on property, which some short-stay campers find changes the atmosphere. Tent campers have found flat, shaded spots, though shade coverage across the campground is limited in places. Nightly rates have run around $44, which some reviewers consider high given occasional gaps in service. Those exploring camping near Westphalia will find this one of the more fully equipped options in the corridor. If river recreation is the goal, this campground puts you close to the water with the gear rental to match.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOsage Campground Retreat is located in Missouri near Westphalia
Private CampgroundDirections
From jct US 54 & Hwy 50 (Jefferson City): Go 10 mi E on Hwy 50 to Marina Rd, then 1/2 mi E on Marina Rd.
Address
10407 Marina Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Coordinates
38.49469094 N
92.01313 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/12/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 8 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 39 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 54 min from St. Louis, MO
- 2 hrs 16 min from Springfield, MO
