Best camping near Gainesville
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Gainesville, Missouri — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Ozark Plaza RV Park
Fair
2.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Ozark Plaza RV Park is an RV park located near Ozark, Missouri. The facility offers wireless internet access, electrical hookups, and a sanitary dump station for guest…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Pontiac
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Located in the state of Missouri, Pontiac Camping Area is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for campers. Situated in the heart of nature, the campground…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Theodosia
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 92°F
The Theodosia Camping Area is a beautiful and peaceful campground located in the Ozark Mountains in Missouri. The surrounding views are breathtaking, with rolling hills and lush…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Cranfield - Norfolk Lake
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Cranfield - Norfolk Lake camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated on the shores of Norfolk Lake, this…
Why 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Oakland - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
15.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Oakland - Bull Shoals Lake camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides both tent and RV camping sites…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Point Return City Park
Fair
16.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Point Return City Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Arkansas. This lovely campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Ozark Isle - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
16.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Ozark Isle - Bull Shoals Lake camping area in Arkansas offers campers a serene and picturesque setting to enjoy the great outdoors. Situated on the stunning Bull Shoals Lake…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Gamaliel - Norfolk Lake
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Gamaliel Campground on Norfork Lake in Arkansas offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), ideal for tent and RV campers. Reservations are recommended via…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arkansas. Situated near the stunning Bull Shoals Lake, it offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Dam Site - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Dam Site - Bull Shoals Lake camping area in Arkansas is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With its stunning location on Bull Shoals…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake
Fair
17.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake camping area, located in Arkansas, is a picturesque campground offering various amenities for an enjoyable camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Bidwell Point - Norfolk Lake
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Bidwell Point is a picturesque camping area located on Norfolk Lake in the state of Arkansas. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Henderson - Norfolk Lake
Fair
18.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Henderson - Norfolk Lake camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a variety of amenities to campers. The campground provides pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Bull Shoals State Park
Fair
19.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Bull Shoals State Park Camping Area in Arkansas offers picturesque views of the Ozark Mountains and easy access to nearby activities like fishing, boating, and hiking. The…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Robinson Point - Norfolk Lake
Fair
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Robinson Point, located on Norfolk Lake in Arkansas, is a picturesque camping area offering a range of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a relaxing and…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Gainesville
The Gainesville area has 19 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Gainesville
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.