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Coconuts RV Resort

39 RV Sites, 5 Houses

At the 7-mile mark of the Gravois Arm on Lake of the Ozarks in Gravois Mills, Missouri, Coconuts RV Resort has built one of the most distinctly resort-oriented lakefront campground experiences in the Midwest—a property where the swim-up bar at the adult pool, live music at Coconuts Bar and Grill, a water park, a marina with boat rentals, and the particular social energy of Lake of the Ozarks summer culture combine into an experience that functions more like a tropical lake resort than a traditional campground. If the Ozarks lake life is the goal, Coconuts is the campground built specifically to deliver it at the highest available intensity. Waterfront RV sites—available on both annual and nightly rates—position guests as close to the Gravois Arm as the property's lakeside layout permits, and the resort's amenity concentration is specifically designed for the guest who came to the lake to be on the lake in every possible way. Multiple pools anchor the aquatic recreation program, including separate private adult and family pools with a swim-up bar that is the resort's most distinctive social feature. A water park extends the aquatic programming for families. A 24-hour fitness center, dog park, pickleball, and tennis courts serve the health-and-recreation-oriented guests who supplement the lake activities with on-property options. Coconuts Bar and Grill operates on-site with live music and the social energy that Lake of the Ozarks visitors specifically seek from a lakefront entertainment destination. A 16-stall shower house serves the resident and nightly guest population at the scale the resort's site count requires. Arcade games, billiards, laundry facilities, and retail shops provide the complete on-property infrastructure. The Gravois Arm's position at the Lake of the Ozarks' southern reach gives Coconuts a water character defined by the lake's recreational intensity during summer months. The 54,000-acre reservoir—created by Bagnell Dam on the Osage River in 1931 and covering 1,150 miles of shoreline—is the Midwest's most concentrated summer lake recreation destination, with boat traffic, water skiing, tubing, and the general organized chaos of a lake that exists primarily to be enjoyed. The Gravois Arm's marinas and the resort's marina-with-boat-rentals give guests who didn't trailer a watercraft the access to the lake that the entire Coconuts experience is built around. Lake of the Ozarks State Park—Missouri's largest state park—provides a natural counterpoint to the resort character of the lake's commercial development, with 85 miles of undeveloped shoreline, hiking trails, two swimming beaches, and the geology of the Ozark Plateau on full display in the park's interior. Ha Ha Tonka State Park, with its dramatic karst springs, caves, and the castle ruins of a 20th-century Ozarks estate, is one of the most unusual and visually striking natural sites in Missouri and accessible for a half-day excursion that provides welcome contrast to the lake's summer intensity. Coconuts RV Resort operates seasonally aligned with the Lake of the Ozarks recreational season—the property is at its most vibrant from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with shoulder-season programming in May and September providing a quieter alternative for guests who want the lake without the summer-weekend crowd density. The swim-up bar and live music fill the social calendar during peak season. Reserve your waterfront site early for summer holiday weekends, bring the boat or rent one from the marina, and let the Ozarks lake culture do what it was built to do.

from $44/night

Landing View Campground

92 RV Sites

Landing View Campground in Branson, Missouri, offers 92 full-hookup RV sites above Lake Taneycomo with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 70 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Back-in and pull-through categories join a lazy river, outdoor pool, and hot tub two minutes from Branson Landing. Ninety-two sites run in back-in and pull-through categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Seventy feet accommodates a long coach with a tow, which is not a given in the Ozark hills. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, RV storage, and boat storage handle the practical side. All guests sign a liability and photo release on arrival. A lazy river is the standout — genuinely uncommon at a campground this size. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna sit alongside, with pickleball, hiking, boating, swimming, and a dog park filling the rest. Pets are welcome. The high ground above the lake is the property's defining feature, with panoramic sightlines across Lake Taneycomo and the surrounding Ozark ridges. Branson itself is two minutes away — one of the most entertainment-dense destinations in the Midwest, with dozens of theaters, Silver Dollar City, and the Branson Landing waterfront district all close, and Table Rock Lake just beyond. Summer and the fall theater season drive the heaviest demand in Branson, with the Christmas show season creating a strong third peak. Reserve well ahead for June through August and for November and December.

from $59/night

Port of Kimberling

112 RV Sites, 9 Cabins, 4 Tent Sites, 26 Hotel Rooms, 13 Suites

Port of Kimberling in Kimberling City, Missouri, offers 112 RV sites, 48 cabin, hotel room, and suite units, and four tent sites across 220 acres overlooking Table Rock Lake, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 85 feet, open all year. Prime and Prime Electric categories join premium back-in and pull-through tiers, with the largest full-service marina on the lake and an on-site storm shelter. One hundred twelve sites span basic RV/tent, standard RV, premium back-in, premium pull-thru, Prime, and Prime Electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 85 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. Read the category carefully — the Prime Electric tier carries electric without the full hookup set. Forty-eight cabins, hotel rooms, and suites — including three luxury cabin types — and four tent sites make the lodging range exceptional. A dump station and restrooms handle the practical side, and a storm shelter sits on the property, which is a genuine safety feature in Missouri rather than a marketing line. The marina anchors everything, with boat, pontoon, and WaveRunner rentals opening Table Rock for boating, fishing, and swimming. An outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, fitness center, recreation center, beach, sports courts, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, a playground, pavilion, and dog park fill the rest, with hiking, live music, and planned activities. Table Rock is one of the Ozarks' most beautiful and productive lakes, with Branson close. Summer lake season drives demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $19/night

Hickory Haven Campground

50 Tent Sites

Situated on 27 shaded acres just north of Keokuk, Iowa, Hickory Haven Campground has built a devoted following since 1993 by offering a well-rounded, family-friendly camping experience at the confluence of the Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers—one of the most historically significant waterways in the American Midwest. Half a mile off Highway 61/218 with quick access to both the river corridor and Keokuk's attractions, the campground combines full hookup sites, a well-equipped pavilion, and a range of activities that make it easy to fill a long weekend without leaving the property. The river culture of southeastern Iowa surrounds the entire experience. Full hookup sites are shaded and well-maintained, with water, electric, and sewer hookups, picnic tables, and clean restrooms complemented by laundry facilities and a general store. A pavilion equipped with a fridge, griddle, BBQ grill, and gas fire pit makes group gatherings comfortable, and outdoor movie nights with popcorn add a social dimension to summer evenings. Walking trails wind through the property's wooded terrain, and a serene fishing pond provides immediate angling access. Pickleball courts, cornhole, a playground, a dog park, EV charging, and community fire pits round out an unusually complete amenity package for a property of this size. The natural setting of southeastern Iowa has a quiet, river-valley beauty that rewards attention. The campground's heavy shade canopy—hickories, oaks, and cottonwoods—creates a cool, dappled atmosphere even on hot summer days, and the sounds of the property carry the character of a Midwestern camping tradition that goes back generations. Stargazing from the campground on clear nights is excellent, and the general pace of the grounds is unhurried in a way that contrasts pleasantly with busier resort destinations. Keokuk sits at the confluence of the Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers and offers genuine historical depth. Lock and Dam No. 19, the largest lock on the entire Mississippi River system, is a local landmark worth visiting for the engineering spectacle alone. The Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge flanks the corridor with outstanding birding—bald eagles winter along the Keokuk stretch in impressive numbers—and the broader Great River Road connects to river towns in both directions. Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri, is less than an hour south for a deeper dive into Mississippi River literary and cultural history. Hickory Haven Campground is a warm-weather operation that books up for summer weekends through a combination of loyal returning guests and destination campers drawn to the river country. The combination of full hookups, recreational amenities, a shaded natural setting, and proximity to the Mississippi makes it a standout campground in an often-overlooked corner of Iowa. Whether you're following the Great River Road, exploring the lock and dam culture of the upper Mississippi, or simply looking for a well-run campground with good shade and solid amenities, Hickory Haven delivers. Reserve your site and discover what southeastern Iowa's river country has to offer.

from $25/night

Indian Point RV Park

29 RV Sites

Indian Point RV Park occupies a lakeside position on the peaceful shores of Lake Barkley in Eddyville, Kentucky — a campground in the heart of the Land Between the Lakes region that western Kentucky and Tennessee share, where two vast reservoirs and 170,000 acres of national recreation area create one of the most comprehensive outdoor recreation environments in the American South. For guests who want immediate lake access alongside the full outdoor programming of the LBL region, Indian Point's location on Lake Barkley's Lyon County shoreline delivers. Spacious, shaded RV sites are arranged across well-maintained grounds with the lush greenery that the humid western Kentucky climate produces throughout the growing season, and fire pit areas provide the social gathering infrastructure for evening hours at the lake. The practical amenity focus — comfortable sites, lake access, and a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere — suits the Lake Barkley audience, which tends to arrive with boats, fishing gear, and an agenda that revolves around the water rather than organized campground programming. A welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere makes first-time guests feel like returning visitors within a day of arrival. Pets are welcome throughout the property. Lake Barkley — formed by Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River and opened in 1966 — spans over 57,000 acres across western Kentucky and Tennessee with 1,004 miles of shoreline and a fishery that consistently produces crappie, largemouth bass, Kentucky spotted bass, catfish, and sauger in numbers that sustain a dedicated regional fishing community year-round. The lake's protected coves and relatively undeveloped shoreline character distinguish it from more commercially developed Tennessee lakes, and the overall quality of a Lake Barkley sunset from the campground's shoreline is worth the trip in its own right. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, spanning the narrow peninsula between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, encompasses 170,000 acres of managed backcountry with hiking and mountain biking on over 200 miles of trails, camping at backcountry sites, and wildlife viewing that includes a significant population of wild elk — one of the largest elk herds east of the Mississippi — as well as bison in the Elk and Bison Prairie. The Woodlands Nature Station and Golden Pond Planetarium within LBL add educational programming that extends family stays beyond water recreation. Bald eagles winter along the lake corridor in significant numbers, and the December-through-February window produces some of the best eagle viewing in the region. Indian Point RV Park serves guests through the outdoor season, with summer bringing peak lake recreation demand and LBL's full interpretive programming active. Fall is an excellent alternative season — the LBL hardwood foliage is reliably attractive in October, fishing pressure drops, and the elk viewing season in the Elk and Bison Prairie reaches its most active rutting period. Reserve ahead for summer holiday weekends, when Lake Barkley's campground inventory in Lyon and Lyon County fills from both regional regulars and guests traveling specifically for the western Kentucky lake experience.

from $55/night

Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park

51 RV Sites

Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park in Carthage, Missouri, offers 51 full-hookup RV sites directly on Historic Route 66, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Back-in, pull-through, and premium pull-through categories sit alongside an outdoor pool, pickleball courts, and a beach, minutes from Carthage's Victorian square. Fifty-one sites run in back-in, pull-through, and premium pull-through configurations, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp, sized to 50 feet. Laundry, restrooms, showers, and a pavilion handle the practical side. The layout prioritizes the social character that makes Route 66 campgrounds distinctive — travelers comparing notes and planning the next day's drive over evening fires. Pets are welcome. An outdoor pool and beach anchor the warm months, with pickleball courts and swimming filling the rest. A golf course is nearby. The amenity set is practical rather than elaborate, which suits a park where most guests are moving through on a route rather than settling in for a week. Carthage sits on one of the Mother Road's most authentic and well-preserved stretches, and the town's Victorian commercial square is minutes from the park. The property serves both dedicated Route 66 travelers making the full pilgrimage and visitors who find the city en route to somewhere else. Directions from Springfield: continue on West I-44 to Carthage Exit 18B/I-49 North, north on I-49 to Exit 53 for Webb City/Central Avenue, left toward Webb City heading west on Highway 171, then the second exit at Brooklyn Heights and left at the end. Summer Route 66 travel is the peak — reserve ahead.