Smith's Fork Campground
Discover the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure at Smith’s Fork Campground, tucked away in the back of beautiful Smith’s Fork Park below the Smithville Lake dam. This full-service, family-friendly campground offers everything you need for a comfortable stay—each campsite includes electric, water, and sewer hookups. Enjoy easy access to fishing, hiking trails, and nature exploration, plus convenient on-site amenities like restrooms, a shower house, and a laundry room.
Important Dates
Camping season: April 1 - October 31
2027 Reservations: Open April 1, 2027 at 8:00 AM
2027 Smithville's Haunted Campground Reservations: Open August 2, 2027 at 8:00 AM
2027 Smithville's Haunted Campground Event: October 23, 2027
Information
- Check in: 1:00PM | Check out: 11:00AM
- Quiet hours: 10:00PM-7:00AM
- Registration through the campground is required before camping
- Campground facilities are reserved for registered guests only
- Maximum length of stay is 30-days in any 60-consecutive day period
Fees
- Full service 20, 30, or 50-amp site | $40.00 per day
- Tent sites | $22.00 per day
- Ice | $4.00 per bag
- Firewood | $8.00 per bundle
- All campers are subject to a $5.00 charge for vehicles over the primary tow vehicle and towed vehicles. For purposes of this section, a vehicle shall include, but not be limited to, cars, trucks, vans, motor homes, boats, jet skis, go-carts, and motorcycles. For purposes of this section, a "primary tow vehicle" is defined as sa motor home or vehicle towing a trailer.
- Refunds are available up to 7 days before the reservation by contacting the camp host.
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By camping at Smith’s Fork Park Campground, the registrant and all guests acknowledge all campground rules and agree to abide by each rule.
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- No electrical converters or pigtails of any kind are allowed
- Registration is required before Campground facilities are reserved for registered guests only.
- Refunds are available up to 7 days before the reservation by contacting the camp host.
- Accessible campsites can only be reserved by or for persons with disabilities; documentation is required at check-in.
- Campers must arrive within the first 24 hours of their camping stay, or the site will be made available for resale.
- Parking is allowed in gravel areas only, with no parking on the grass.
- The maximum length of stay is 30 days within any 60 consecutive-day period for RV/Campers only
- The maximum length of stay for tents is three (3) nights in any 14-day period.
- The minimum stay for a recognized holiday is three (3) nights. Stays during a recognized holiday can only be canceled as a whole, not in Recognized holidays are Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day when it falls on a weekend.
- One camper and one tent per site OR two tents per
- Tents must be placed within 25 feet of the camp
- No more than 10 people, including campers and visitors, may be on a site
- Campfires are allowed in the fire rings No campfires after midnight. Do NOT put trash in campfires.
- The consumption of alcohol will be allowed on campsites
- Alcohol consumption will be limited to individuals 21 years of age or
- Obey campground traffic regulations and observe one-way traffic patterns.
- Keep the campground clean by placing all refuse in the trash
- Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6’.
- No pets are allowed in the park Clean up after your pet.
- No fireworks, firearms, or amplified sound.
- Satellite dishes must be placed within 10’ of the camping
- No washing of camping RV, towed trailer, or towing
- Powered scooters inside the campground must be street-ready with brakes (front and back), signal lights, headlights, and The rider must hold a valid state driver's license and obey campground speed limits and traffic patterns.
Camping privileges may be revoked by the camp host and enforced by Smithville Police for violations of any of these rules.
Directions from 169 Highway: Take Main Street east through historic downtown Smithville approximately 1.25 miles to Litton Way (this road goes across Smithville Lake Dam) head north on Litton Way and take the first left, Smith's Fork Dr. Follow to Campground on left. 1601 DD Hwy, Smithville, MO 64089.
Yes! On-site laundry is available just between the men’s and women’s restroom/shower houses, located in the center of the campground. The laundry room includes two washers and two dryers for guest use.
Machines are operated and paid for through an app. Please follow the instructions posted on the laundry room wall or visit GetOneTapAway.com to download the free One Tap Away app.