Joplin KOA
The Joplin KOA has a variety of sites and travelers can choose from a list of amenities to create the vacation that fits their specific needs or wants. The park has back-in sites for smaller campers, pull-through sites and big-rig accommodations for RVs up to 90-feet long. Economy sites are the least expensive, yet still offer full hookups. Super sites pile on the conveniences and include a patio, furniture and accent lighting. Cable TV connections and clear sky views for satellite sites are available. Free wireless Internet is provided. The park store sells pizza, gourmet coffee and souvenirs. Enjoy hayrides and movies on summer Saturdays. The park offers a fitness center, bicycle and pedal cart rentals, nature trails and a pond where you can feed fish, ducks and turtles. Walter Woods Conservation Area--3 miles east of the KOA--has a small pond and short hiking trail. Its primary attraction is bird-watching. Tipton Ford Access is 12.5 miles from the KOA, just beyond Walter Woods. The access area offers canoeing on Shoal Creek.
Joplin KOA
4359 Hwy. 43/Dakota Lane
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-2246
koa.com
Ozark Sunrise RV
Ozark Sunrise RV Park has a rural setting along Shoal Creek. The sites come with partial hookups, and long-term campers are welcome. The park is one of the most basic of the area, supplying few frills but some of the lowest rates. Guests receive restroom, shower and dump station access. Wi-Fi service is planned for the park as of 2010. The area is well-lit, and creek swimming is available. The RV park is less than 2 miles north of Walter Woods Conservation Area and 12.5 miles from George Washington Carver National Monument. Visitors can hike a short nature trail, participate in nature programs and enjoy wildlife observation at the park.
Ozark Sunrise RV
4041 Highway NN
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 439-8035
ozarksunriserv.com
Big Red Barn RV Park
Big Red Barn RV Park sits on the outskirts of Joplin and is open year-round. The park offers long, wide sites off of paved roads. The sites are complete with full hookups, satellite access and cable TV connections available. Travelers also can opt for one of the few basic sites with partial hookups. Wi-Fi is free for guests of the park, and LP gas is sold on site. The management provides an exchange library, adult game room and a community barbecue with free firewood. Visitors can head 12 miles south to Diamond Grove Prairie Conservation Area for off-trail hiking in a 35-acre woodland and prairie setting with opportunities to view birds and wildlife.
Big Red Barn RV Park
5089 County Lane 138
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 358-2432
bigredbarnrvpark.com
