Gasconade Hills Resort

Gasconade Hills is an awesome place for a relaxing getaway or big fun on the river--or both. I've only stayed in the Lodge and it is the best place if you're with a crowd and want the comforts of home.

Lots of stuff to do for kids like a small playground, basketball court, yard games, bicycles and more. Nice owners that were accommodating. Nice bathrooms! Most campgrounds have working bathrooms but they are usually big infested with no soap. No bugs and hand soap ready! We tent camped with power and will for sure be back. Highly recommend!

There are few places on Earth that feel like they were handcrafted by the Big Guy upstairs on his day off the Gasconade Hills Resort is one of them. Me and my wife? We don’t just float the river… we become one with it. Two kayaks, one tiny but fierce chihuahua in a life vest that’s probably seen more rapids than most Boy Scouts, and a cooler full of snacks(and Root beer). That’s our happy place.  There’s something magical about gliding down the Gasconade River, the way the trees lean over like old friends waving hello, the sun dappling the water like nature’s disco ball, and the subtle sound of our dog growling at ducks like she's got beef with every mallard on the river. It’s peace. It’s laughter. It’s a floating love story with snacks.  The campsites? Perfect. Flat, quiet, and far enough from neighbors that I could play harmonica badly and not be sued. At night, There’s something timeless about sitting by a crackling fire, good music humming through the trees, and your soulmate by your side it’s where the world fades and the moments that matter come alive.  the stars come out like God forgot to turn off the Christmas lights. We roast marshmallows, tell stories, and try to keep the dog from stealing hot dogs when we’re not looking.  And here’s the thing, the little wisdom nugget that floats up with you if you listen close enough between the paddle strokes: life is short. Not in a sad way — in a "jump in the water, pack the s’mores, hug your wife, and let the dog lead the way" kind of way. These are the moments that matter. These float trips, this river, this dog with Napoleon syndrome,  this is joy in its purest, splashiest form.  Final verdict? Six stars out of five. One for me, one for my wife, and four for the tiny river captain riding shotgun with a bark that could scare fish. The Gasconade Hills Resort isn’t just a destination. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best way to find yourself… is to float.

We got to the campground and was greeted by the owners. They let us in early. They have been so very accommodating and friendly. They had been flooded out the week before we arrived. They were cleaning the grounds and the store. We would definitely stay here again.

Everything from before the visit all the way through went great. We had to reschedule once due to illness and ended up arriving very late for our first night; both times Sheila, the owner, was very easy to work with to make arrangements. The campsite was well maintained and had great amenities including very clean bathrooms with hot showers. We didn't get to use all of the amenities, but it seemed like they had something for everyone including kids of all ages. The canoe trip (we chose the six mile option that ended at the resort) was lovely. I couldn't have asked for a nicer weekend trip.