Campgrounds and RV parks near Morehouse, MO

Morehouse sits in Missouri's Bootheel in New Madrid County, on the flat farmland between the Mississippi River and Interstate 55. The town has no campground of its own, so RV renters typically base out of parks a short drive north toward Cape Girardeau, south toward Portageville and Caruthersville, or across the state line at Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee. Hinton RV Park and Cape Camping and RV Park sit closest on the Missouri side, while Sportsmans Resort and Airpark North - Reelfoot Lake State Park anchor the Tennessee options. The Landing Point RV Park adds a river-town alternative. The surrounding region mixes agricultural lowland with two significant natural draws. Reelfoot Lake in the northwest corner of Tennessee is noted for its fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing, and the 15,000-acre lake was created by a series of violent earthquakes in the early 1800s that caused the Mississippi River to flow backward for a short period. To the north, Trail of Tears State Park covers 3,415 acres bordering the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau County, with camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding. Expect flat terrain, easy interstate access, and hot, humid summers typical of the lower Mississippi Valley.

Private parks in the area, including Hinton RV Park, Cape Camping and RV Park, Sportsmans Resort, and The Landing Point RV Park, are booked directly through the operator by phone or their own website. Call ahead for big rigs, as pull-through availability varies by property. Missouri State Parks handles Trail of Tears State Park through a central system. Campsites can be reserved up to 12 months in advance through the state's reservation website, or by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766). Airpark North at Reelfoot Lake State Park uses the Tennessee State Parks reservation system. Advanced reservations are available up to one year in advance, with a non-refundable advanced reservation fee per campsite. Reservations may be cancelled up to and including two days prior to the scheduled arrival date with a refund of campground fees minus the reservation fee. Book spring weekends as soon as the window opens.