Dispersed Camping in Camden County, Missouri
Showing 17 locations in Camden County.
Big Bear River Resort
A developed private campground offering cabins, RV hookups, and tent sites along the Niangua River corridor.
Camp Sabra
A private, developed youth summer camp facility located on the peninsula. It is closed to the general public for transient camping.
Fiery Fork Conservation Area
A quiet conservation area offering free rustic camping across two main loops along a wooded gravel road. The upper section contains level sites and basic amenities, while the lower section closer to the river provides a more secluded setting with turnaround loops. High-water conditions can render the low-water bridge impassable, so caution is advised during wet periods.
Fiery Fork Lower Loop
The lower camping area offers sites in an uneven, heavily wooded setting near the river with several turnaround loops.
Fiery Fork Upper Loop
The upper camping area features level, designated sites with picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and a vault toilet.
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground
A large, well-equipped campground within Lake of the Ozarks State Park, offering over 180 wooded sites with options for basic dry camping and electric hookups. Amenities include modern restrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, potable water, and a nearby marina. The park features scenic trails and lake access, with off-season honor camping available.
Lead Mine Conservation Area - Mill Hollow Camping Area
A primitive camping area situated near the scenic Niangua River within the Lead Mine Conservation Area. It features several spacious, partially shaded grassy sites suitable for standard rigs, with access to a boat ramp and basic vault toilets. The area is highly popular with equestrians, anglers, and hunters.
Lead Mine Conservation Area Campground
A spacious and well-maintained state-managed primitive campground with approximately 50 level gravel sites. Accommodates both standard campers and equestrian users, offering immediate trail and river access. The campground is generally quiet outside of organized equestrian events and hunting seasons, and features basic amenities like fire rings and a single vault toilet.
Maggard Canoe & Corkery Campground
A classic riverfront outfitter and campground providing camping sites alongside canoe, kayak, and raft rentals.
McCubbins Primitive Camp
A primitive state park campground featuring 11 sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The area includes a pit toilet and a public boat ramp, making it popular for boating and fishing, although day-use traffic at the ramp can be high.
Passover Point Campground
A small, primitive lakeside camping area featuring three closely spaced sites. This location offers direct water access for fishing and swimming, along with a daily-maintained vault toilet, but lacks water and electricity hookups.
Paul Lancaster RV Hookups
A private developed RV site overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks area. Offers large sites with full hookups including sewer and 20/30/50-amp electrical connections.
Pin Oak Hollow Campground
A rustic campground located on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks, offering primitive campsites. The site features a vault toilet, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it suitable for tents and smaller camper vans.
Smokey Bottom Resort
A private riverside resort and campground along the Niangua River, popular for canoeing, kayaking, and family camping.
The Riviera RV Resort
A fully developed commercial RV resort situated near the Lake of the Ozarks. It offers highly structured, side-by-side parking spaces with full hookups and typical resort amenities.
Trail of Four Winds Backpack Camp
A hike-in wilderness campsite situated along the scenic trail systems of Lake of the Ozarks State Park.
Turkey Pen Hollow Backcountry Camping Zone
Designated backcountry camping sites located within the rugged forests of Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Camping is strictly limited to these walk-in trail sites along the Turkey Pen Hollow Trail.