Is 1 Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

1 Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

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Yes! 1 Campground has 14 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

Are there showers at 1 Campground?

Yes, 1 Campground has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Is there cell service at 1 Campground?

Cell phone service at 1 Campground is generally available. Cell service is available. Coverage may vary by carrier and exact location within the campground.

Are dogs allowed at 1 Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at 1 Campground. Dogs must typically be kept on a leash (usually 6 feet or shorter) and under control at all times. Be sure to clean up after your pet and check for any breed or size restrictions.

What amenities are available at 1 Campground?

1 Campground offers: Restrooms, Showers, Potable Water, Dump Station, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups, Sewer Hookups, Pets Allowed. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at 1 Campground?

Popular activities at 1 Campground include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Biking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

1 Campground

4.72

31 reviews

1 Campground

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Featured in:Swimming Camping Missouri

Quick Facts

945 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

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Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

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Quick Facts

945 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

Full HookupsShowers

Book on Missouri State Parks Official Website

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Summer delivers warm water and long days for swimming, paddling, and full use of Forest Lake. Daytime highs reach 80–90°F, overnight lows settle in the mid-60s. Lake-based activities peak during these months, and most park services run on full schedules. Weekends and holiday weeks fill fast, so weekday stays or early reservations help avoid crowds. Spring through fall all work well. One camper stayed in early April right after shower houses opened and found warm facilities and a quiet park. Another enjoyed October camping and trail hiking. Winter brings a quieter rhythm, with some facilities reducing hours or closing until warmer weather returns.

Best

Spring(Mar-May)

4.0 / 5

Trails and lake recreation resume with pleasant conditions; good season for hiking/paddling.

Planning Tips

About 1 Campground

Campground 1 sits in the wooded hills of Thousand Hills State Park, where 703-acre Forest Lake anchors the landscape. The park offers tent sites, RV hookups (electric, water, and sewer), and cabins. Reviewers praise the updated shower facilities, quiet atmosphere, and proximity to the marina and lakeside restaurant.

Campground 1 supports tent and RV camping; the park also offers cabins (many with lake views).

Historical Significance

Protected petroglyphs along the lakeshore preserve messages carved by Native Americans who used this land long before the park existed. An interpretive shelter near the shore helps visitors read the carvings and understand their context.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers warm water and long days for swimming, paddling, and full use of Forest Lake. Daytime highs reach 80–90°F, overnight lows settle in the mid-60s. Lake-based activities peak during these months, and most park services run on full schedules. Weekends and holiday weeks fill fast, so weekday stays or early reservations help avoid crowds. Spring through fall all work well. One camper stayed in early April right after shower houses opened and found warm facilities and a quiet park. Another enjoyed October camping and trail hiking. Winter brings a quieter rhythm, with some facilities reducing hours or closing until warmer weather returns.

Natural Features and SceneryForest Lake dominates the scenery, its shoreline ringed by rolling timber and savanna-like openings at 945 feet elevation. Wooded sites in Campground 1 offer filtered lake glimpses and face stands of trees rather than open water, though the marina, beach, and shoreline trails sit a short walk or drive away. Ancient petroglyphs carved into lakeside stone mark centuries of human presence here. Deer, raccoons, songbirds, and occasional snakes move through the mixed forest and clearings. The landscape shifts between dense canopy and unexpected openings that frame long views across the hills.

Geological RegionNorthern Missouri — rolling, wooded hills and savanna-like openings; park centered on Forest Lake (approximately 703 acres).

Scenic ViewsMany park accommodations and some campsite areas provide lake views or filtered glimpses of Forest Lake; interior sites offer wooded and shaded views.

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Check-in

3:00 p.m. CT (campers must arrive within the first 24 hours of their camping stay)

Check-out

3:00 p.m. CT (checkout by 3 p.m. on day of departure)

Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsOnline reservation system (link on Missouri State Parks site; reservations available 12 months in advance starting at 7 a.m. CT) and by phone: 877-ICampMo (877-422-6766), 7 a.m.–7 p.m. CT seven days a week.

Cancellation PolicyOnline or phone cancellations 31+ days prior to arrival do not incur a cancel fee; cancellations 1–30 days prior incur a cancel fee. Changes are allowed online or by phone up to 7 p.m. the day prior to arrival and incur a change fee; changes are not allowed less than one day prior. Group tent area changes/cancellations have seven-day change restrictions and 1–30/31+ day cancel rules. Camping coupons must be postmarked within four days and received within 10 days to confirm reservations.

Best CampsitesOne reviewer specifically recommended Campground 1, site 9 as a shaded, timber-facing spot with good spacing from neighbors. In general, campers prefer sites with trees, some separation, and electric hookups. Campground 1 sits closer to the marina, restaurant, and petroglyph area than Campground 2, making it convenient for visitors focused on lake amenities.

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Amenities available

Modern restrooms and updated shower houses with private stalls; potable water available. Many sites have electric hookups; some loops offer water hookups. A sanitary dump station and sewer hookups are available for RVs. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided at sites. No dedicated park Wi‑Fi is provided; basic cell coverage is reported. Pets are allowed per park rules.

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Potable water

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Activities you can enjoy

Forest Lake (approximately 703 acres) is the park centerpiece and supports boating, fishing and a swimming beach. The park has multiple hiking trails and a roughly 5-mile bike route; an interpretive shelter for ancient petroglyphs is onsite. Wildlife viewing is common.

Hiking

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Boating

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsReports note abundant ticks (including deer ticks) in some seasons and occasional snakes and raccoons; typical wildlife precautions and proper food storage are recommended. Connectivity can be limited (no guaranteed Wi‑Fi) in parts of the park.

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4.7

31 reviews

Top-Rated

1 Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitor reviews are largely very positive, praising cleanliness, quiet/uncrowded atmosphere, lake scenery, updated restrooms/shower houses, and helpful staff. The marina and lakeside restaurant are frequent highlights.

Review Summaries

Based on 31 reviews

What Campers Love

Very clean, updated bathrooms and private shower stalls; peaceful and uncrowded campground layout; scenic Forest Lake with boat rentals and a marina; lakeside restaurant; friendly, helpful camp hosts.

Based on 31 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Make reservations early in peak season; bring tick repellent and plan for limited Wi‑Fi; expect to walk or drive to some lakeside amenities from Campground 1; allow time to visit the petroglyph...

Based on 31 reviews

Camper Quotes

GORGEOUS! So much to do and the campsites are very convenient for campers with easy to access water hookups and drains and access to electricity. | Campground One had better sites than Campground Two.

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Lake-focused campers who want real amenities: private shower stalls, electric/water/sewer hookups, and a swimming beach plus boat rentals on Forest Lake. Weekday visits in summer or an October stay dodge the crowd entirely.

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Campground 1 sites sit inland, so lake views are filtered at best and some campers end up driving to the waterfront. Heavy tick seasons mean repellent is non-negotiable, and there's no park Wi-Fi if connectivity matters to your trip.

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20431 State Highway 157, Kirksville, MO 63501-7069, United States

Nestled around the shimmering waters of Forest Lake, Thousand Hills State Park is where northern Missouri's rolling savannas meet tranquil wooded shorelines. Whether you're casting a line from your boat, cooling off at the swim beach, or exploring trails that wind through ancient landscapes marked by prehistoric petroglyphs, this park invites you to experience the natural rhythms of the region from the comfort of modern campsites and cozy cabins.

20431 State Highway 157, Kirksville, MO 63501-7069, United States

Campground 1 sits along the shores of Forest Lake in Thousand Hills State Park, near Kirksville in northern Missouri. With 31 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, the campground draws visitors for its lake access, well-maintained trails, and marina with boat rentals. Many sites offer electric and water hookups.

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About Pinewood Lake

Context for the broader area surrounding 1 Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

Pinewood Lake is located about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The Lake and Dam are a small part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Colorado-Big+Thompson+Project">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>, one of the largest and most complex ever constructed by Reclamation. The reservoir has approximately 97 water surface acres, 142 land acres and 3 miles of shoreline. It stores, regulates, and diverts water from the Colorado River on the western slope of the Continental Divide to the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.Developments at the Lake include 3 campgrounds with 18 campsites and 1 boat-launch ramp. Access is good. Only no-wake power boating is allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing, camping, and boating. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campgrounds are closed in winter due to ice and snow.

Directions

Off county road 18E about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, CO.

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