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  3. Joplin
  4. Rivers Bend Family Resort

Camping at Rivers Bend Family Resort near Joplin

Private campground · Joplin · 9 campsites

A campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

4.6 on Campspot · 87 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Dump station
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

7 available sites

7 open of 9 site types
Creek Side Primitive Tent Site (No parking beside tent site)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Primitive Tent Site (Parking nearby)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Electric Tent Site (No parking beside tent)
TentElectric
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
30 or 50 Amp Pull-Through RV Site (Water & Electricity)
RV · Up to 50 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
30 Amp Spring Side RV Site
RV · Up to 30 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
30 or 50 AMP RV Site (Water & Electricity only)
RV · Up to 75 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Beach Cabana
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$198 for 2 nights
$99/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Creek Side Primitive Tent Site (No parking beside tent site)
tent
✓✓from $20
Primitive Tent Site (Parking nearby)
tent
✓✓from $20
Electric Tent Site (No parking beside tent)
tent
✓✓from $25
30 or 50 Amp Pull-Through RV Site (Water & Electricity)
rv
✓✓from $35
30 Amp Spring Side RV Site
rv
✓✓from $35
30 or 50 AMP RV Site (Water & Electricity only)
rv
✓✓from $35
Beach Cabana
lodging
✓✓from $99
30 Amp Full Hookup Spring Side RV Site
rv
XXfrom $35
Covered Wagon Lodging
lodging
✓
From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
7 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

7 openSites from $20/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Pets Allowed
  • Planned Activities
  • Playground
  • Restaurants
  • Snack Bar
  • Waterfront
  • Ice Cream
  • Restaurant
  • Special Events
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 1 full-hookup, 4 electric individual sites.

Location

4041 Highway NN
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Rivers Bend Family Resort: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Rivers Bend Family Resort?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Rivers Bend Family Resort have RV hookups?
1 full-hookup, 4 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Rivers Bend Family Resort?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Rivers Bend Family Resort?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 full-hookup, 4 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 1 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 4 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 4041 Highway NN (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (87 reviews, ★ 4.6). Not written or edited by us.

“Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Rivers Bend Family Resort is a very quiet, peaceful gem of a campground. It was the perfect spot to relax and unwind. We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend.”

Johnny A 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“The campsite was clean and neatly maintained, the hookups were as advertised and worked well. Beautiful park!”

Terri L S 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Easy access for larger rigs, clean, well maintained, friendly staff.”

K.F. 5 · Sep 2026 · Campspot
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X
from $199

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Peoria Hills

10.2 mi from Rivers Bend Family Resort (straight-line)
Sites from $22/night
$44 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights19 sites open for every night

Ballards Campground & RV Park

11.7 mi from Rivers Bend Family Resort (straight-line)
Sites from $26/night
$51 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Camp Mi Casa

13.3 mi from Rivers Bend Family Resort (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

9 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

4 sites · From $35/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

3 sites · From $20, From $25/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lodging

2 sites · From $99, From $199/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Glamp in a brand new 2024 Wildwood
Glamp in a brand new 2024 Wildwood

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 72 mi from campground

$115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!
20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 137 mi from campground

$80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2018 Coachmen Apex Family Getaway Bunkhouse Travel Trailer!
2018 Coachmen Apex Family Getaway Bunkhouse Travel Trailer!

Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 8 · 137 mi from campground

$109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Rivers Bend Family Resort

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 8 mi away, George Washington Carver National Monument

A stone granite GW Carver quote outdoor panel.
Photo: NPS
A Contemplative Experience

30-60 Minutes

Take in George Washington Carver’s words of wisdom while stopping to read the quote stones along the short, quarter mile Contemplative Loop Trail. Discover a sense of peace as GW…

Black-eyed Susan flower along a gravel trail.
Photo: NPS
From Woodlands to Prairies

30-90 Minutes

Take your furry friend for a walk along the one-mile picturesque Carver Trail through woodlands, across streams, and along tallgrass prairie. Stroll along the boardwalk past the…

Happening during your dates

Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

  • Film: "The Tuskegee Airmen" · Nov 14 · 01:00 PM–02:00 PM · Free

Source: National Park Service (George Washington Carver National Monument). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202684%0%0%
Dec 202689%0%0%
Jan 202789%0%0%
Junior Rangers observing and exploring in the wood..
Photo: NPS
Report for Duty at the Park

30-60 Minutes

Become a Junior Ranger by completing activities about George Washington Carver’s life and impact on our nation with the “The Plant Doctor” or “The Scientist” or “Carver Scholar”…

Large photograph of George Washington Carver in the visitor center.
Photo: NPS
The Legacy of George Washington Carver

30-120 Minutes

Explore the impactful life of Carver at the museum and discovery area. Tour exhibits of his art, examine artifacts from his scientific work, and watch the park film, “Struggle and…

Three picnic table near a walking trail.
Photo: NPS
Pack a Picnic

30-120 Minutes

All picnic tables are accessible and located along concrete routes. Some of these picnic tables are shaded. There are accessible parking spots near the picnic area.

Exhibit panels in the George Washington Carver NM museum
Photo: NPS
Explore the Park Museum and Discovery Area

20-75 Minutes

Located in the visitor center, the museum and discovery area offer visitors three floors of exhibits on George Washington Carver's life and times at a self-guided pace.

Source: National Park Service (George Washington Carver National Monument). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.