Camping in Southwest Missouri with swimming

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Riverbend RV Park and Campground

15 sites · RVs, Tents23 acres · Macks Creek, MO
Our small owner operated campground sits high above the Niangua River. Situated below Tunnel Dam and the locally famous Whistle, we have 250’ of Big Niangua River frontage. We offer several full hook-up RV spots and ultra secluded primitive spots and anything in between. We have a bathroom/shower house for campers’ convenience.
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Johnsons Hobby Farm

12 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Springfield, MO
We live on a small paradise covering 2 acres. We have plenty of space for 33' foot campers, tents, vans, etc. Our backyard has been designed to accommodate families and the single nomads. We are a small hobby farm with a dog, chickens, a small fruit orchard, vineyard, and garden!! On the north end of the property we created a playground with a jungle gym, swings, trampoline, playhouses, outside polyjohn/toilet, and a 16' pool. This property is pet friendly but be warned we do have a large dog (very friendly)! We have power to support smaller 20amp campers with water and a dump station. An outdoo shower will be available in July 2024.
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Orphans Island

3 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Orphans Island , MO
Float, Fish, Swim or vacation in the Ozarks. We have approximately 3 acers of the 15 we own set aside for camping. Plenty of room for two campsites on cleared, level land adjacent to the James River. We offer a dumpsite for holding tanks, water from our well to fill your water tank and electricity to charge devices and RV batteries at my barn. Also in 2023 I added a port a potty for tent campers. Generator rental available. Located about halfway between Springfield, MO. and Branson, MO. Nearby attractions include canoe rental, trout fishing, and mountain bike park. Please note, This campground is located in a floodplain and weather related cancellations are common. If you are camping to be close to nearby attractions or don't mind a muddy, flooded river I can let you camp on higher ground. Not quite as private but still lots of room. Fish, Fish, Fish. This river is primed for fishing. You will have to bring your own boat, or float as I don't have good river bank fishing access. There is a state park boat ramp a short distance away. The steps in the photos are plenty sturdy to tie boats to overnight. This river is fishable with flat bottom jet drive boats most of the spring and early summer and floatable year round. You can float to your campsite and relax instead of waiting in line at the boat ramp. Also we are located about 13 miles from Crane Creek, A blue ribbon trout park. You can camp here and fish there.
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River Bluff Woods

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Buffalo, MO
Many generations of Native American tribes made these Ozark Mountain river bluffs home, long before settlers came from the east. Listen to the music of the wildlife or play your own music in this remote peaceful paradise.Learn more about this land: Firewood is provided! Camp in a peaceful setting above the Niangua River under the canopy of tall oak trees. Enjoy 25 acres of complete privacy and seclusion! It's a pretty steep trail from the campsite down to the banks of the river, and then a short trail to the canoe put-in spot where a 3-person canoe awaits. Contact me for flexible check in/out times.
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Lakefront- 16 Miles from Branson!

2 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Forsyth, MO
Edgewater Beach Resort is a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. There are 2 RV sites at Edgewater that are located just a few feet from the water's edge. Lake Taneycomo is a cold- water lake that is famous for trout fishing. The resort has 3 docks that you can fish off of. You can also fish anywhere along the water's edge. Each RV site has water, sewer, and electric hookups, wifi, a private picnic table, and a private firepit/ grill. The sites are separated by a privacy fence for the utmost privacy. The resort has boat rentals, a fish cleaning station, an outdoor pool that is open from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend, a playground, and a laundry room. I also have boat slips available to rent for $20 a night. The resort is next to Empire Park which has lots of fishing spots, a playground, a disc golf course, and walking trails. The resort is 16 miles from The Branson Landing. You can get there by car or boat. Ask me about adding a boat slip to your reservation or about getting a discount for a long-term stay. I offer a 25% discount for stays of a month or more. Here is the link for boat rentals at the resort: https://www.boatsetter.com/users/wjplgnl *Lake Taneycomo will look different based on the seasons, weather, and the flow of water in the lake. It is common to see a large amount of duckweed in the lake, especially in the coves, during periods of high heat. It isn't attractive, but it is harmless. The maintenance crew at the resort constantly works to keep the coves looking as nice as possible, but it is a natural body of water, so there's only so much that can be done.*
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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

3 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Reeds, MO
The pasture is quite visible from Old Route 66, nearly adjoining it. Therefore people traveling “the Mother Road” find it convenient to stay with us. Grass is the best forage for horses, especially older ones, so we take care of our pastures, making for beautiful scenery for campers, too. Plus the entire back mile is bordered by old forest. And there is a swimming hole not a half mile away. This is a quiet and private site, bordered by a neighbor's old forest on back, other neighbor's cattle pasture on side, and you're in one of the pastures used by the Horse Sanctuary. (You are camping about 1/4 mile, more or less, from our house.) We regularly see coyote, wild turkeys, deer, fireflies, and the like.   We are just 1/2 mile off Old Route 66, therefore there are quirky little museums and great restaurants (for such a rural area!).   Plus we are only about an hour's drive from Branson. MO. which is a known tourist attraction.
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Pomme Camping Patch

2 sites · RVs3 acres · Hermitage, MO
Acreage by Pomme de Terre Lake. The Ozarks at its best with nearby antiquing, trails, hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, hunting, ATV riding, boating, boat rental, birding, bowling, restaurants/bars, grocery, bumper cars and mini golf. Plenty of room to park your boat, toad or other accessories. Pomme de Terre is an Army Corp lake with no residences on the shore, providing great natural views from the water and public shore accesses. The cove pictured is public access and approximately 3/4 mile down a gravel road from the camp site. Very private camping on three acres off paved road. Listing is for single rig plus a few supporting tents. An RV panel with 20, 30 and 50 amp hookups services the single site. High speed wifi internet provided for streaming, surfing and digital nomads.
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Recreation USA

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Spokane, MO
Located in the heart of the Ozarks lies Recreation USA. A very special place, no doubt. Professionally landscaped by the owner with several cabins & camping spots located around the 2 ponds. Beautiful scenery abounds with easy access right off HWY 160 between Branson & Springfield, MO. Plenty of parking & accommodations for large buses 40ft & horse riders. The ranch is home to a few horses, dairy goats, dogs, & chickens. Come experience the Ozarks with us!
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Buffalo Springs Farm

1 site · Lodging100 acres · Buffalo, MO
We are a 100 acre hobby farm and we want to share our beautiful property with others. There are 4 safari tents with each containing 2 comfortable clean queen beds on raised platforms. Great for groups of up to 16. The Commons house a kitchen with full refrigerator sink and electricity for your convenience. The Commons also contains 2 flushing toilets, 2 bathroom sinks and 2 outdoor showers with hot water! We have over 1.5 miles of maintained shaded trails a spring fed pond to fish, swim or use our canoe to paddle around on. Our place is ideal for groups of up to 16. 1 mile down the road is Three Moons Winery with wine tastings on the weekends. 15 minutes is Charity Access to the Niangua River.
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Private tent camping

1 site · Tent40 acres · Urbana, MO
Learn more about this land:Come and enjoy a relaxing time at your private camp site with no loud neighbors to worry about and Pom’ de’ter lake just five minutes away from your camp site.
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Sandra Walton

8 sites · RVs, Tents32 acres · Elkland, MO
The highway used to run on the back of the property. In the 1800's there was a church on the back side of the property where one of our campsites is today. The ranch has beautiful scenery, lots of Wildlife, berries and wildflowers. It has always been my dream to share this with others Slice of Heaven with others.Learn more about this land:Come to our beautiful country home and enjoy fishing in our stocked pond. Hiking or horseback riding on our trails. Or just hide away in one of our secluded, quiet camp sights. The main house and barn are just a few minutes from any of our campsites. Niangua river is less than 4 min away. We are 20 min north of I-44.
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Buffalo Tipi Adventure Stockton

2 sites · Lodging40 acres · Stockton, MO
Learn more about this land:Your adventure begins here... grab your tribe for a stay in an 18ft canvas tipi here @ Camp Hinneah in Stockton Mo... We are a 40 acre sprawling off grid homestead with loads of beautiful lush wilderness located In the heart of The Ozark Hills only 10 minutes from gorgeous Stockton Lake... Your 18ft tipi is set up in our primitive encampment in a growing Frontier town... we also have a leather workshop, a Camp Outpost store, another 18ft tipi & canvas walltent... we will provide...cots, sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, bathing supplies including towels... & all cooking, eating, & cleaning utensils... Clean outhouse, washstation, cedar shower house w/hot water on demand, large covered pavillion...
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