Open terrain and free drive-in access make Poague Campsite #5 a practical overnight stop along the route between Kansas City and Springfield. Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, the site sits near lake water and draws anglers and paddlers. Midweek visits tend to find the site empty, though reviewers note signs of weekend use by locals. Campers exploring camping near Clinton will find several nearby options within the same conservation area, including Poague Campsite #3 to the southeast. No fee required. Bring your own water and plan for an early arrival on weekends.
Description
• Camping is permitted in posted parking lots. • No littering. • No fireworks. • No open fires except in areas designated open to camping. • No free-running pets. Dogs must be leashed or confined when not being used for hunting. • Motor vehicles are restricted to graveled roadways and parking areas. • Destroying, cutting or removing vegetation is prohibited. Nuts, berries, fruits, edible wild greens and mushrooms may be taken only for personal consumption. • No target shooting allowed. • Trail and game cameras are prohibited.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPoague Campsite #5 is located in Missouri near Clinton
Coordinates
38.41758274999489 N
93.85391210316067 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/4/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 27 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 29 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 50 min from Columbia, MO
