Knob Noster State Park Campground
Knob Noster State Park Campground
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Price
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Sites
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Season
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Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Knob Noster State Park Campground
No fees available
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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Missouri State Parks
ProviderWhat Campers Say
4.62
Top-Rated
Based on 150 reviews
150 Google reviews
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quietcleanshadespacious
Some mention
noise
About Knob Noster State Park Campground
Natural Features and SceneryThe park sits in mid-Missouri prairie country with **woodlands along Clearfork Creek**, small lakes, and gently rolling terrain.[4][3] The name comes from the small rounded hills (“knobs”) that rise out of otherwise flat prairie.[4] Reviews describe a **heavily treed campground** with mature shade trees suitable for hammocks in many sites and a pleasant forested feel rather than open fields.[1][3] Trails offer varied terrain through woods, creek bottoms, and around lakes, and visitors mention it as a quiet, relaxing natural setting and a bit of a “hidden gem” in central Missouri.[3][4]
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- Pets are not allowed
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Common complaints• **Older/back‑loop sites**: Some reviewers criticize the back half of the campground for **gravel pads with significant drop‑offs**, making it hard or unsafe to sit in chairs right outside the camper door.[1]
• **Layout issues**: One recent review mentions poorly placed picnic tables and generally calls the campground design in some areas “stupid” and “unusable.”[1]
• **Lack or limits of hookups at some sites**: Some campers wish more sites had **electric and water hookups**, and one reviewer complains that the campground should invest in more 30‑amp sites and water at all sites.[1]
• **Noise / aircraft**: While some enjoy watching B‑2 bombers, others may find the periodic aircraft noise undesirable, though explicit negative noise reviews were not common in the snippets found.[3][4]
• **Temporary closure**: A 2025 review notes the campground had been **closed for two camping seasons**, which some considered disappointing and suggests there may have been construction or renovation work; current operational status should be confirmed via official sources.[1]
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Knob Noster State Park Campground
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.6
150 reviews
Knob Noster State Park Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Review Summaries
Based on 150 reviews
What Campers Love
• **Clean, well‑kept facilities**: Multiple reviewers emphasize that the campground and bathrooms are **very clean and well maintained**.[1][2][3][6]
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
• **Check site type and pad style**: Front loops with concrete pads are more level and comfortable; some back‑loop gravel sites have steep drop‑offs that make sitting outside the door difficult.[1]
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