Campgrounds in Missouri
Missouri has 98 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 3 free camping spots in Missouri. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 1 group campgrounds in Missouri.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 36 are free.
Top campgrounds in Missouri
- PULLTITE — PULLTITE · Vistas 7.5
- Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park — MO - Middle Brook · $18/night · Vistas 7.5
- AKERS — AKERS · Vistas 7.3
- BAXTER — BAXTER · Vistas 7.3
- THEODOSIA PARK — THEODOSIA PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.2
- RED BLUFF CAMPGROUND — RED BLUFF CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7
- Stockton Park (MO) — Stockton Park (MO) · Vistas 6.9
- EAGLE ROCK — EAGLE ROCK · Vistas 6.8
- SHELL KNOB REC SITE PAVILION — SHELL KNOB REC SITE PAVILION · ~$25/night · Vistas 6.8
- CRABTREE COVE — CRABTREE COVE · Vistas 6.8
- FLOAT CAMP PICNIC AREA — FLOAT CAMP PICNIC AREA · Vistas 6.7
- TWO RIVERS — TWO RIVERS · Vistas 6.7
- BLUFF VIEW(CLEARWATER LAKE) — BLUFF VIEW(CLEARWATER LAKE) · Vistas 6.7
- CEDAR RIDGE (MO) — CEDAR RIDGE (MO) · Vistas 6.5
- MARKHAM SPRINGS — MARKHAM SPRINGS · Vistas 6.5
- VIOLA — VIOLA · Vistas 6.5
- Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District — Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- CAMPBELL POINT — CAMPBELL POINT · Vistas 6.5
- Mark Twain NF - Ozark Trail — MO - Salem · Free · Vistas 6.5
- INDIAN POINT — INDIAN POINT · Vistas 6.5
- Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River — Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River · Free · Vistas 6.5
- ROUND SPRING — ROUND SPRING · Vistas 6.5
- NOBLETT LAKE — NOBLETT LAKE · Vistas 6.3
- ALLEY SPRING — ALLEY SPRING · Vistas 6.3
- Camp Branch Campground — Camp Branch Campground · Vistas 6.2
- MILL CREEK (MISSOURI) — MILL CREEK (MISSOURI) · Vistas 6.2
- HAWKER POINT — HAWKER POINT · Vistas 6.2
- WATERCRESS — WATERCRESS · Vistas 6.2
- Sterett Creek Marina — Sterett Creek Marina · Vistas 6.2
- SHAWNEE BEND — SHAWNEE BEND · Vistas 6.2
- BLEDSOE FERRY — BLEDSOE FERRY · Vistas 6.1
- THIBAUT POINT — THIBAUT POINT · Vistas 6.1
- Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District — Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District · Vistas 6.1
- Masters (MO) — Masters (MO) · Vistas 6.1
- PIEDMONT PARK — PIEDMONT PARK · Vistas 6.1
- JOHN SPALDING REC AR — JOHN SPALDING REC AR · Vistas 6
- OLD HIGHWAY 86 — OLD HIGHWAY 86 · Vistas 6
- BUCKSAW — BUCKSAW · Vistas 6
- COBB RIDGE — COBB RIDGE · ~$60/night · Vistas 6
- BLUFFVIEW (MARK TWAIN LAKE) — BLUFFVIEW (MARK TWAIN LAKE) · Vistas 6
Open the interactive Missouri camping map on Camphive to browse all 98 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Missouri camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Missouri?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in Missouri are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Missouri's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Missouri require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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