Kansas City East / Oak Grove KOA

RV camping near Kansas City means you'll be near the Missouri River and some of the parks along its shoreline. Weston Bend State Park is well worth a visit as it provides scenic overlooks of the Missouri River and the forests along its banks. The park features numerous trails, including a three-mile bike trail through the woods. This park is a hot spot for nature watchers due to over 200 species of birds that inhabit the area, including snow geese, purple martins, and tufted titmouse. If you want to discover some American history when you book an RV in Jackson County, then visit Lewis and Clark State Park near St Joseph. This marshy state park features Lewis and Clark Lake, which is excellent for birdwatching with over 220 different species of birds spotted in the park, including five species of geese and the beautiful ruby-throated hummingbird. The lake is wonderful for anglers too, with catfish and carp being common catches. If you're looking to relax, bring along a picnic and sit under one of the many sycamore trees along the lake's shore, or on one of the many picnic benches scattered around the park. Or, you might want to visit an excellent water sports location when you're motorhome camping near Oak Grove. Hillsdale State Park provides plenty of scope for water activity as this reservoir covers over 4,500 acres and is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Fishing is also a favorite activity and catches include walleye, crappie, and largemouth bass. If you'd rather not get wet, plan a trek through the surrounding wooded area and do some nature watching with white-tailed deer, bald eagles, and beavers inhabiting the area.