The best camping near Knob Noster State Park

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Named for the small hills rising out of prairie flatlands, this park is a mid-Missouri retreat.  

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Milo Farm Sacred Land

22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Buckner, MO
Milo Farm was established organically a few years ago. The energy at Milo so amazing we wanted to share! There's a story behind the sacredness of this land, Loni can share that with you if you ask! There are 5 different ecosystems at Milo, all which hold their own magic!🪄 The lodge was built then the camping sites, then the Hippie Trailer, which is located near the west woods near the Fairy Forest. Then the Bunkhouse was established, it's just past the barn on the north end of the property. The lodge, where the Airbnb and pool are is centrally located on the land. We rent out the lower level guest quarters for non-campers. It has two saunas. There are 2 stocked ponds, miles of trails, pool, Zen garden, farm animals and more. Feel the energy of the sacred land. Find the vortexes here! Bless Mother Earth and spend some time in nature at this magical place Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Ask about availability of the art golf cart rental if interested. Loni can take you on a guided history, nature and meditation hike if you sign up for that. There are events happening some weekends you can participate in. Loni is a spiritual intuitive and can do a reading using the Milo Farm Oracle cards she created! Ask for availability of these things. Milo has a lot to offer! Located in Eastern Jackson County MO, just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.
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Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground

30 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · Wellington, MO
Harmony Lake welcomes you to our Farm. We are proud to be a registered member of Missouri Agritourism. Agritourism connects our guests with the great outdoors via Farm Stay. We hope you enjoy your stay at Harmony Lake Farm. We are walking distance to Harmony Lake: a private 12-acre lake for fishing, swimming and paddle boats. Our lake is home to record large-mouth bass and Missouri's longest free-floating walkway leading to a private island. We are located just 15-minutes from the highway and one hour to sites and attractions of Kansas City. We are 15-minutes to Lexington historic district or Odessa. We have a variety of tent and RV sites for your party to choose from so just reach out if you would like clarification on anything. Campfires and pets are allowed and all sites have access to bathrooms, a shower, bins, and an outdoor grill house.
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Camp Mara Wanna

2 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Warrensburg, MO
🌲 Welcome to Camp Mara Wanna! 🌲 (Mara Wanna Consumption is always an Optional choice, never a requirement to reserve.) Nestled on 10 acres just South of Warrensburg. This Stay-Cation offers private "Back Country" style camping with a Mara-Wanna friendly vibe. Whether visiting to unwind in nature, indulge in some good Kush & Relaxation, or maybe you just yearn for a bit more privacy while visiting your favorite local attractions...we've got you covered. 🍃 Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and let your worries drift away. Camp's landscape features a few "bite size" walking tracks, a quiet little creek, the soothing sounds of nature, and plenty of space for fun outdoor games or some quiet meditation and yoga. Speaking of nature, it can sometimes catch us off guard with its Snakes, Ticks, Chiggers, and Poison Ivy. SO, Please consider this one of the many kind reminders you will receive throughout your stay to tread cautiously and pack all of the lotions and potions necessary to detour bugs and the Sun's UV Rays. New to the area? There are countless locations to explore outside of Camp. Bring your Bike, Bestie, and Bud to experience the beauty and versatility of the Katy Trail, the longest developed rail-trail in the country. Fishing, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and Hiking Lovers - Truman Lake might just be your spot. Interested in the timeless artistry and quality of Amish Craftsmanship? Windsor aka "Amish Country", along with many other interesting places like Powell Gardens (a 970-acre botanical garden,) the Lone Jack Battlefield Museum (a historical battle site,) are all within a mere 30 minutes from Camp. Uninterested in straying too far from Camp. No problem! This area offers a charming small-town feel while still providing many of the comforts of a bigger city. There is bowling, night life, antique stores, artisan shops and more, all within a rocks throw away. AND OF COURSE...we CAN NOT forget our local dispensary...located 5 miles from Camp; you can choose to pick it up, or there is the possibility to have your green delivered. We are excited to have you join us this Camping Season and discover why Camp Mara-Wanna is the ultimate destination for chill vibes and relaxation. 💚Mara-Wanna Friendly Camping 📍 Warrensburg, MO 🏕️ BackCountry Style Camping 🏞️ Private 10 Acres 🌳 Partially Wooded 🖼️ Picturesque Scenery 🫣 Limited Campsites 👨‍🍳 Chef Onsite 🧘🏽‍♀️ Yoga Instructor Onsite 🍭 Licky’s and Chewy’s 🚫 25+ (w/ Valid ID Only) ⛺️ B.Y.O. Tent 🌱 B. Y. O. Bud
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Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents185 acres · Higginsville, MO
A quiet country retreat nestled in the picturesque rural outskirts of Higginsville, Missouri. Our yard consists of 3 acres of a 180-acre farm in which we have three RV sites with water and electric hookups, two camping sites and one on-site travel trailer for rent. Wifi is available at all sites, except for Site 3. Green Acres at Red Brick Farm is located just 50 miles east of Kansas City off of I-70 at Exit 49. Once you are off of I-70 your drive is less than 8 minutes away on all blacktop roads. At Exit 49 there is also a Pilot Station for RV fuel ups. Site 2 is on gravel with 30 amp hookup and water, preferably best for RV’s and trailers 25’ and under. Site 1 and Site 3 are on gravel with a 20/30/50 amp hookup and water, best suited for larger RV’s and trailers. We would prefer your travel trailer or RV length to be 35’ or under. You may choose your site location, but due to the small amount of sites we have we may have to alter your choice. This is so we can accommodate our guests in the best way possible, depending on the size of each rig. If you are towing a vehicle or pulling a trailer your total length should be 55’ or under. We will not accept Triple Axels. Site 4 and site 5 are for tents, pop ups, very tiny trailers and are in flexible locations. A 20 amp standard outlet can be provided for site 4 and site 5. For your use is a shower, toilet, and bathroom sink in our farmhouse basement. Please arrive before dusk, so you don’t disturb other campers. Site 6 Is the on-site travel trailer, ‘Ain’t She Cute’. No Pets are allowed when reserving ‘Ain’t She Cute’. The vintage style travel trailer is completely renovated and decorated with collectibles and antiques and is available for booking. It is furnished with a queen size bed, tiny kitchen, TV, wifi, and full size, not trailer size, bathroom. The trailer is for 2 guests, but an additional guest may sleep on the daybed, preferably a child or small adult. We live onsite in our 1920’s Prairie Style home which is also Red Brick Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast with three Guest Rooms available for booking. To find out more about our other lodging choices, contact us at Red Shanty Cafe in Higginsville, Missouri. At your disposal, is the use of our outdoor furniture, a large yard to walk around in, a fire pit, a BBQ grill, and even a tire swing. You are welcome to take a stroll along the winding country road or sit and relax and view the landscape with our dozens of mature shade trees, and surrounding row crop fields and pastures. Our restaurant, Red Shanty Cafe and BBQ, is located in the town of Higginsville, about 5 miles from Red Brick Farmhouse. Red Shanty Cafe is open Weds and Thurs, 11am - 8 pm and Fri and Sat, 11am - 9pm. There is also a great little breakfast diner, called Michelle’s Place located just 3 miles from the Farmhouse in Mayview, Missouri. Interested in sightseeing we are a short drive from Confederate State Park, Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, and several Civil War sites. In addition to historic sites, numerous of Missouri's finest wineries and orchards are just a 10 to 30 minute drive from our location. You may also want to take a drive or ride on the Old Trails Scenic Byway, Route 24 for a car or motorcycle tour that will reset your pace from city life. We truly hope you enjoy midwest living when visiting Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse. For the skilled driver of a RV or travel trailer, going around our circle driveway has not been a problem. We have witnessed a 55 foot truck and travel trailer combination do it with ease. When departing your stay please go slow, swing wide and stay on the gravel. Also have your companion help guide you around the circle drive. More about us: The proprietors of Red Brick Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, ‘Ain't She Cute' and Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse RV and Campsites are Annette Meinershagen Dittmer and also on the broom closet staff is her husband, Kenton Dittmer. After working in several restaurants and becoming a Home Economics teacher, she came to the realization that she loved teaching Foods. Annette gained much inspiration from her mother and father in developing her gift for hospitality; preparing and serving meals for events and parties over the years. Along with her husband, Kenton, (a very talented building contractor) they have done much renovating of their 100 year old prairie style home and their original restaurant, Red Shanty BBQ and Roadside Cafe, located in Higginsville. Since opening the restaurant in 2008 Annette wanted to fulfill her dream of running a Bed and Breakfast, so in 2015 the venture began. In 2016 she added ‘Ain’t She Cute’ and the RV and camping sites. Annette and Kenton, natives of Higginsville, live on the property. More about the farm: Our quiet country retreat, in the picturesque rural outskirts of Higginsville, Missouri, has been in our family for four generations. Currently farming the land has been minimized just to row crops, but there was a time when there was a team consisting of a mule, named Jamie and horse, named Dan that tilled the soil for the crops. There were milk cows and the generations before me used a separator for the cream and milk. They had pigs, chickens, and another horse named Clipper that my mother road to school. They had several vegetable and fruit gardens and even planted peanuts. There are remnants of the old buildings that once stood on the farm. The old chicken house foundation is located near the current fire pit and a hand dug well is covered by an old tractor tire we use for our compost. The small shed in the back corner of the yard was once a pump house, a playhouse, then a chicken house and now a Junque house. There once was a barn, a silo, a feed lot, an outhouse, and a hog shed. There were old tires, iron wheels, brick piles, and a gas tank on stilts. There was a screened in porch, beautiful hydrangeas and still a wonderful front porch. There were lots and lots of large pecan and walnut trees. At one point there were over 60 wonderful shade trees in the yard. We have lost some, but still enjoy many of the trees my grandfather planted. My mother, her siblings and parents moved here in the early years of WWII. During that period of time her brother died flying over Germany fighting for us. Our children lived all their grade school and high school years in this Red Brick Farmhouse. Some winters were so terribly cold in this old house it was almost miserable. I love this old house and it is truly been a labor of love. Again, Thank you, Kenton and Annette
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Fangthorn Forest

1 site · RV, Tent40 acres · Garden City, MO
In the 1840's there was a trading post on the property known as Lick Skillet because the owner would set the pans out at night for the dogs to lick.  Today, we call it Fanthorn Forest and it's our dream, our haven and our home.  We love sharing our farm with others and allowing them the same experience of peace and tranquility we get from the land.Learn more about this land:Located only 50 miles SE of Kansas City, MO!  We have woods and pasture with Settle's Ford Wildlife area (fishing and hiking available) 1/4 mile away. Camping is primitive with only an outhouse and no shower facilities. There are MANY thorn trees, so hikers must have proper footwear.  Fire ring, wood and a grate for cooking are provided.  Livestock encounters are also available with owners in attendance.  All proceeds are put back in the farm to care for the animals and the land.  RV's are allowed, but we do not have any hook ups available and they are not allowed in the woods.  Parking area is at the end of the driveway for both cars and RV's.  We love kids and will provide lawn darts or any other games we have available if requested.  Please visit our website at fangthornforest.com for more information.
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The best camping near Knob Noster State Park guide

Overview

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While Knob Noster State Park attracts visitors with a landscape of woodlands along a scenic creek, keeping your eyes on the skies just might pay off with unique sightings of military aircraft, including the B-2 Stealth Bomber, which depart from neighboring Whiteman Air Force Base. In the park, visitors can enjoy various recreational opportunities—toss a line into one of the small lakes or Clearfork Creek, or set out to explore the park's seven trails before settling into the year-round campground.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for hikers: This park provides two backpack camps along the McAdoo Trail.
  • Best for camping with friends and family: Knob Noster Campground offers six designated family sites with two sites and a shared space.
  • Best for peace and quiet: Sites 52 through 70 are located on a loop further from campground facilities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Campsites open may be reserved up to 12 months in advance.
  2. Reservations may be made on the Missouri State Parks website and or by calling the phone line. 
  3. Reservations are offered April 15 through October 31, with walk-up availability in the off season. 
  4. Water and showers are available April 15 through October 31.
  5. Electric sites only offer 30-amp service, and the use of converter devices is not allowed. 
  6. Sites listed as “basic” do not have electric hookups.

When to go

Due to the number of outdoor activities, warm weather brings most visitors to the park, peaking during the summer months. Spring and fall offer moderate weather, with the park’s woodlands being particularly scenic in October. Camping is offered year round, but water is limited to a single spigot November through mid-April. During the winter months, go prepared for freezing temperatures and precipitation.

Know before you go

  • Knob Noster State Park offers onsite kayak rentals Wednesdays through Sundays. Life jackets are included.
  • A number of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Check trail maps and pamphlets for designated-use areas. 
  • A slate of interpretive programs is offered from April through October.
  • The park does not have a boat launch, though small watercraft and electric trolling motors are allowed on the two lakes.
  • Two orienteering courses have been set up in the park, providing a unique way to interact with nature.
  • The Pin Oak Slough Natural Area showcases the landscape of an oxbow slough in the park.
  • Campground reviews warn of rogue raccoons. Avoid leaving food outside.

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