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  3. Watkins Mill SP and SHS

Camping at Watkins Mill SP and SHS near Lawson

State park · Lawson · 91 campsites

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

About this campground

A 100-acre lake with a paved bicycle path around it, plentiful fishing , a picturesque campground and a choice of picnic spots make Watkins Mill State Park an ideal place for an afternoon or longer. Located near the Kansas City area, the park has ample fishing opportunities and an abundance of white-tailed deer and wild turkeys to watch.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 65 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

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Tent · Up to 55 ftHookups not listedCampground
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$15/night
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Tent · Up to 56 ftHookups not listedCampground
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$15/night
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Tent · Up to 56 ftHookups not listedCampground
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$15/night
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Tent · Up to 62 ftHookups not listedCampground
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$15/night
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$15/night
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Tent · Up to 55 ftHookups not listedCampground
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$15/night
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Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listedCampground
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$15/night
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
15 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 69 electric individual sites.

Location

26600 Park Road North
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Watkins Mill SP and SHS: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Watkins Mill SP and SHS?
Longest RV site listed: 65 ft (69 of 69 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Watkins Mill SP and SHS have RV hookups?
69 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Watkins Mill SP and SHS?
Reservable on icampmo.usedirect.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 65 ft (69 of 69 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 69 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 91 back-in
Shade
Listing 88 of 88 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on icampmo.usedirect.com
Stay limits
Listing 15 nights max
Getting there
Listing 26600 Park Road North (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
Nearby

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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Walnut Creek Winery RV Park

6.1 mi from Watkins Mill SP and SHS (straight-line)
Sites $30/night
$60 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

BigFoote Outfitters Camp & Float

15.8 mi from Watkins Mill SP and SHS (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 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 nights2 sites open for every night

Secluded Camping on a 20-Acre Farm Near Smithville Lake

17.4 mi from Watkins Mill SP and SHS (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$61 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Kansas City area · 1.3 hr · from $43/person
    • Kansas City Trolley Tour Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $29/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $69/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 65 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Wilderness Haven Retreat
    Wilderness Haven Retreat

    Travel trailer · 31 ft · sleeps 8 · 14 mi from campground

    $118/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 · 28 mi from campground

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

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    2018 Forest River Sierra 387 MKOK
    2018 Forest River Sierra 387 MKOK

    Fifth wheel · 42 ft · sleeps 4 · 30 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Watkins Mill SP and SHS

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
    The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City

    Kansas City area · 1.3 hr · from $43/person

    Kansas City Trolley Tour
    Kansas City Trolley Tour

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $29/person

    Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide
    Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $69/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
    Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

    Kansas City area · 1 hr · from $27/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 15 nights (Missouri State Parks rules).

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

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Apr 202792%4%0%
    May 202793%2%0%
    Kansas City Outlaws and Legends Tour
    Kansas City Outlaws and Legends Tour

    Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $30/person

    90 Minute Walking Tour in Kauffman Stadium
    90 Minute Walking Tour in Kauffman Stadium

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

    Kansas City Museums, Parks, and History Segway Tour
    Kansas City Museums, Parks, and History Segway Tour

    Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $75/person

    Killers of Kansas City: Ghost and True Crime Tour
    Killers of Kansas City: Ghost and True Crime Tour

    Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

    SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium Admission Ticket
    SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium Admission Ticket

    Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $21/person

    Compare site types

    91 individual reservable campsites from Missouri State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    91 sites · $15, $27/night

    Loops: Campground (91)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15