Campgrounds and RV parks near Lathrop, MO

Lathrop sits in Clinton County in northwest Missouri, roughly midway between Kansas City and St. Joseph along the I-35 corridor. The area gives RV renters easy access to two Missouri state parks, several private RV parks, and the museums and history sites of the St. Joseph area, all within about a 45-minute drive. The closest public option is Wallace State Park, a 573-acre state park in Clinton County that encompasses a six-acre lake, Lake Allaman, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a campground. To the south, Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site has 96 campsites, 74 with electric hookups, wrapped around a 100-acre lake and next to a National Historic Landmark woolen mill. Private options in the area include Lakeview Campground and RV Park, Pony Express RV Park and Campground near Maysville, and A Country Charm RV Park. Pony Express sits on 100 acres of rolling countryside with two four-acre fishing ponds and offers 60 big-rig friendly 30/50-amp full-hookup sites along with tent and horse camping areas.

State park sites go through the Missouri State Parks reservation system. Campsites can be reserved up to 12 months in advance, expanded from the previous six-month window, either through the reservation website or by phone. The reservation line is 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766). For weekend reservations, there is a required two-night minimum stay of Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. Reservable sites may be available to walk-in users on a day-by-day basis if the site is not reserved, and a small portion of sites are walk-in only during the off-season. Private parks such as Pony Express RV Park and Campground, Lakeview Campground and RV Park, and A Country Charm RV Park book directly with the operator or through third-party booking platforms. It is best to contact each park through its own website for current availability.