Rivers Bend Family Resort is a 27 acre property located just 4 minutes off the highway and within 10 minutes of the heart of Joplin, MO. Select an RV site or book a cabin and enjoy the great atmosphere, the on-site restaurant overlooking Shoal Creek, and the great opportunities for fishing, swimming, and more. There is something for everyone to enjoy here. Book your spot today at Rivers Bend Family Resort!
9 Available Sites
30 or 50AMP Back in Site with water and electric hookups. Located at the back of the Campground. Dump Station is located near the bath house, guests are able to empty their tanks for free or can pay $10 (cash) to have a staff member come to your RV site and empty them for you.
These sites are ideal for our longer term stays. The sites are located near the natural spring that runs through the property and offer full-hookups.
These conveniently located Pull-Through Sites are set in a central location. Plenty of Nice views and open spaces for you to enjoy on your stay. Guests will have access to our tank-emptying station at the end of their stay. Or feel free to ask us about our Mobile Tank Emptying Service as well. (for $10/cash you can have you tanks emptied at any time, without moving your RV)
This RV Site is located right on the Natural Spring that runs through the property. Enjoy the view of Tent Island and Shoal Creek. These are gravel back -in sites and there is water and electricity available. There is not wifi or sewer hookups available to this site. Guests will have access to the Tank emptying station at the end of their stay or ask us about our mobile tank emptying service as well.
This is a single room located in the building as shown in the photos. Each room has a bed, mini fridge, microwave, mini-split for heat and air, bathroom/shower, and WIFI.
⭐️ NEW in the campground! ⭐️ Want a one-of-a-kind stay in Joplin, Missouri? We’re brought in a brand new Stagecoach Covered Wagon by the creek 🏕️🌿 It's cozy, comfortable, and seriously the perfect getaway when you want to unplug from technology and enjoy the peaceful outdoors. ✔️ Queen bed ✔️ Twin-over-twin bunk beds ✔️ Full private bathroom ✔️ A/C + heat The kind of stay you’ll actually remember. For the comfort of all guests, our Covered Wagon is pet-free. If you’re bringing your furry bestie, we’d love to have you stay in one of our Beach Cabanas; they’re pet-friendly! 🐾 There is no WIFI in the wagon, and cell service down in the valley can be spotty. We do have FREE WIFI available in the restaurant for guests to use.
Like tent camping but want the luxury of electricity at your site? Look no further. These sites are located on Tent Island and accessible by 3 different bridges (no cars allowed). Please note that you will need to bring your own extension cord to connect to the available electricity. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit. The bathhouse is a short walk back over the bridge to the middle of the parking lot. No vehicles are allowed onto tent island. We recommend bringing a wagon or extra hands to help carry items over to the island. Each reservation includes access for 4 guests and 2 tents per site, kids 12 and under are free. Each additional overnight guest will be $5/day. (2 parking passes given per reservation) (Do not book this site if you are car camping, as you will not be able to drive to your site) IMPORTANT: NO VEHICLE ACCESS ON TENT ISLAND
Enjoy a primitive tent stay by Shoal Creek. Guests are allowed up to 2 tents per site and 4 adults are included in the booking price (Kids under 12 are free). Any extra guests staying overnight will be $5/each. Any guests visiting during the day will be $5/per car. NO VEHICLE ACCESS ON TENT ISLAND - All guests will park by the bridge to load/unload, then all vehicles are parked in overflow parking. (If you are car camping, do not book this site, give us a call for other options) There will be a fire pit at every site. We have wood and ice for sale in the restaurant. Picnic tables are not guaranteed at every site.
Tucked in the trees not far from the creek, enjoy a primitive tent site that you can park beside. This is a grassy area with plenty of room to put a tent or two and a good distance away from any other campers. We allow 2 tents, 2 vehicles, and 4 adults per tent site.
All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.
Johnny A.
October 2026
Fantastic!
Terri L S.
October 2026
Fantastic!
K.F.
September 2026
Fantastic!
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An automatic 10% discount will be applied to all Wagon Reservations that are made for more than 1 night.
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