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Ballards Campground & RV Park

Carthage, Missouri

48 RV Sites, 4 Tent Sites

Ballard's Campground and RV Park in Carthage, Missouri, provides a quiet, wooded camping retreat in Jasper County's southwest Missouri on the Route 66 corridor — a well-maintained property with level pads, 30- and 50-amp hookups, and a mix of pull-through and back-in sites that gives I-44 and Route 66 travelers a comfortable overnight in an area where Carthage's own historic downtown, Civil War battlefield sites, and proximity to Joplin's regional services create a destination character that the highway corridor's campground inventory rarely acknowledges. Carthage's position at the crossroads of southwest Missouri gives guests access to the Ozark border country, the Four State region's outdoor recreation, and the Route 66 heritage tourism that sustains the old Mother Road corridor's travel identity. Level concrete or gravel pads with 30- and 50-amp full hookup service, pull-through and back-in configurations, and the wooded site spacing that reduces the density feel of an otherwise practical campground give guests the complete overnight utility access in an environment that sustains the peaceful rural character that guests seeking a quiet alternative to the I-44 chain commercial campgrounds specifically prefer. The campground's wooded setting alongside Upton Creek creates the natural buffer that transforms the highway location into a genuinely restful overnight experience. Pets are welcome. Carthage's historic downtown square is one of the finest examples of Gilded Age courthouse square commercial architecture in Missouri — the 1895 Jasper County Courthouse, built in Carthage marble quarried from the local stone that made the city prosperous in the late 19th century, anchors a square of Victorian commercial buildings that reflect the prosperity of the marble, lead, and zinc mining economy that Carthage sustained from the 1870s through the early 20th century. The Precious Moments Chapel, a few miles south of downtown, houses the hand-painted biblical scenes and figurine displays of the late Sam Butcher's devotional artwork in a chapel that draws visitors from across the country for its combination of folk devotional art and Ozark border country character. The Battle of Carthage Civil War site preserves the location of the July 5, 1861 engagement — one of the first significant land battles of the Civil War, fought three weeks before First Bull Run, where Missouri State Guard forces under Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson defeated a Union column in the opening contest of the Missouri border war that lasted the full four years of the conflict. The Carthage Civil War Museum and battlefield markers interpret the border state conflict that produced more Civil War battles in Missouri than any other state outside Virginia and Tennessee. Ballard's Campground and RV Park serves guests year-round in Jasper County's four-season climate, with the spring and fall seasons delivering the most comfortable camping conditions and the Route 66 cruising season from April through October sustaining the heritage tourism traffic that gives the Carthage area its consistent overnight demand. Joplin, 12 miles west, provides the regional metropolitan service infrastructure — hospitals, major retail, and the full range of commercial services — that makes a Carthage campground practically viable for extended stays. George Washington Carver National Monument, 20 miles south near Diamond, Missouri, preserves the birthplace of the agricultural scientist whose work at Tuskegee Institute transformed southern agriculture. Reserve sites ahead for Route 66 cruising season weekends and fall foliage drives through the Ozark border country.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Cabins
  • Dog Park
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Full Hookup
  • General Store
  • Hot Tub/Sauna

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Location

13965 Ballard Lp, Carthage, MO 64836, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-In Procedure - Check-in is 2 pm - Flexible. - Check-in for RV sites begins at 2:00 PM, while check-in for cabins starts at 4:00 PM. - Check-out is 11 am. - Please ensure you arrive at the appropriate time. - Upon arrival, please stop by the office to complete the check-in process. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Washing of Vehicles - No vehicle or RV washing on park grounds. Mechanic Work - No mechanic work of any kind. Outdoor Furniture - Outdoor Furniture only outside (No indoor furniture outside). Clotheslines - No clotheslines. Window Units - No window Units. Deep Freezers - No deep freezers. Homesteading - No homesteading. Outdoor Rugs - No outdoor rugs on the grass. Cleanliness - Keep your site clean. - All guests must keep their sites clean. Pet Policy - Please pick up after your pets. - No pets left out on cables. - Leash only & you must be at the end of the leash. Non-Factory Steps - Management must pre-approve any non-factory steps to RV. Sewer and Water Hookups - Sewer and water hookups must be fitted appropriately and supported to prevent leaks. Liquid Waste - You cannot dump liquid waste of any sort on the ground or in dumpsters. - Please ask the office where you can place it. Extended Stay Guests - Extended stay guests are required to use the sewer support ladder. RV Units - All units must be in complete working condition. - Units 10 years or older will need to be approved by management. Water Hose - You must have a heated water hose installed before November 1st, otherwise, water will be locked until one is installed. Outdoor Trashcans - No outdoor trashcans we provide dumpsters. Skirting - Skirting must be approved by Management. Store - RV Supplies. Children Policy - Parents are always responsible for their children’s behavior and safety. - Please supervise small children in the Restrooms/Showers. - Do not allow children to play in the roadway, your safety is our top priority. Laundry - The laundry room is available 24 hours a day. - Please do not smoke inside buildings. - Please clean dryer lint filters after use. - Please make sure you have all your belongings once you have finished; we do not have a lost and found. - Please help keep it orderly so we can continue to keep it open 24 hours a day. - Do not abuse the machines or the room. - Please be courteous to others and promptly remove your items from washers and dryers upon completion; the laundry room is for campground tenants only. Restrooms and Showers - These facilities are available 24 hours a day. - No smoking, horseplay, pets, or washing dishes are allowed in restrooms/showers. - Please take all your belongings with you after each use, or we will have to throw them away. - These facilities are only for our camper's use, please don't abuse them. Campfires - Fire rings are allowed for campfires if they are contained, not left unattended, and extinguished before leaving it. - Fireworks are prohibited on all campground premises. Garbage Policy - Please help us stay clean by depositing all trash in the provided dumpster. - No trash left out on your site nor in any trash cans must be taken to the dumpster provided. Storm Shelters - Located in the back top corner of the property. Campground Disclaimer - These rules and policies are subject to change without any notice. - Management has the right to ask anyone to leave who creates a disturbance, or nuisance, or deliberately breaks any of the park's policies & Rules, an eviction will be immediate. - Policies and terms are set and enforced directly by Ballards Campground & RV Park and are subject to change as their policies are adjusted. - Please contact Ballards Campground & RV Park for more details.

Cancellation Policy

Campground Cancellation Policy - A $300.00 deposit will be required upfront for extended stay reservations. - Daily & weekly reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking. - You must give a minimum of 72 hours’ notice for a cancellation, otherwise, the deposit is non-refundable. Refund Policy - There will be no Refunds If you choose to leave early or If you are asked to leave by ‘management for any reason. - We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time without a refund. - Note: All refund calculations exclude the RoverPass service fees and credit card processing, which are non-refundable. RoverPass Cancellation Policy - The platform and processing fees are non-refundable. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.