Ft Leonard Wood MO

I'm mapping out our route south, so I had my stuff out so I thought I would take a fast look for you. From what I can tell you got real slim pickings in that area. The reviews of the few private campgrounds in the vicinity were all very poor and down right concerning. No casino's, state parks, or city/county parks to choose from.

There is a Wal-Mart and Cracker Barrel in St. Robert right off of I44. Might not be the preferred places, but could be worth a call to see if overnighting is allowed. Appears to be ez on/off and for one night might be OK. You could always drive thru them, and if not acceptable keep heading down the road.

ON EDIT:

Glad now I took some time out for your post. Turns out I'm having the exact same problem on my route in one spot and forgot all about Cracker Barrel. Seems to be my best choice for my problem.

For you the one I'm talking about is (from their website):

St. Robert

I-44 , Exit# 161
I-44 & SR Y
128 St. Roberts Blvd.
St. Robert, MO 65584-3311
Located off I-44

* Bus & RV Parking Available

(573) 336-7273

Montauk State Park is somewhat close, but it will still be a drive! It is a nice park with a trout stream.

Lake of the Ozarks Recreation area:

http://www.fortleonardwoodmwr.com/images/lora/LORA-Lodging2014.pdf

Can't say how it is, but it is the MWR on-base

When I was young back in the 50's I use to hitchhike from Bonnie Illinois to Waynesville MO to visit with my sister and her hubby that was stationed there.. Bet it hasn't change one bit since then haha...

Certainly was not a I44 there back then...

Roy Ken

Montauk is a nice park but those trout streams can get pretty crowded on the weekends. I'd check into that WMR campground but keep in mind they close for the season in a few weeks. If you son is in basic training and you don't have a military ID, that may present a problem in reserving a spot but it never hurts to call and ask.

Be sure to check with the base... Sometimes they are setup for visiting family and friend...

Roy Ken

If your son is stationed there, have him ask if the base campground is available to family members: Piney River

It would be about an hour's drive but Bennett Spring State Park, northwest of Lebanon, has a really nice campground. I think they take reservations. We stayed there a couple of years ago on our way to the Hill Country. Hope this helps.

Has as been said , slim pickings. But there is a park in Waynesville .
Glen Oaks Rv Park
26215 Highway 17, Waynesville, MO 65583
Cross Streets: Between Spanky Ln and Samantha Ln
Good luck and enjoy your visit with your son.
(573) 774-2727

We spend a llot of time in Bennett Springs. The drive from there is nice and the camp ground is clean.