This campground is located off I-44 at exit 70 and is close to all the attractions of Springfield as well as a short trip to Branson. In fact, driving from Springfield was much more relaxing and enjoyable then having to fight all of the traffic if one was staying in Branson. The park is well maintained and has many trees and great landscaping that make it the ideal retreat from a long day on the road. Every site is a pull-through so arriving is easy and relaxing.

The staff at the Springfield KOA is incredibly friendly and helpful and catered to our every necessity. The campground has a great store with everything one needs to have a memorable camping experience. In addition, there is a pool and game room as well as a playground to keep any youngsters occupied. The park is also equipped with Wi-Fi as well as a traditional modem port.

My wife and I highly recommend Springfield, Missouri KOA. The Ozarks has much to offer, from the sights of Springfield and Branson to the solitude of the many lakes and rivers in the area. There is truly something for everyone and anyone passing through would do themselves a favor to stop in at Springfield KOA.

Musicland is a gated campground (you must have a card to enter) with a friendly, knowledgable staff. The campground has about 100 sites with some pull-thru, full hook-ups and free cable TV.

The entire property including the facilities are clean and well maintained. Interior road are paved and the sites are level and a comfortable size. If you have a big rig, it’s a little hard to navigate because the interior roads are a bit narrow but the staff will guide you into your site. They have got a nice little campstore with groceries, camping supplies, local gifts and crafts. Rates are reasonable too!

We’ve camped here twice and both stays were very enjoyable and we plan on going again this summer. I think Musicland is the nicest campground in the Branson area.

They have a nice clubhouse. The pool is only 5 feet deep. They have no cable tv, but there is good reception of digital network channels. The WiFi worked very well! I was exhausted from driving so I didn’t get to check the laundry and bathrooms.

Oh my, a sign! Outback RV park, 2 blocks away! I drove to it. Oh my. Seven spaces on grass near an alley behind the buildings on main street. I saw some local towns people, so I inquired as to whether I would be safe. I was assured that I would be safe. I called the “after hours” phone number on the sign, only to get voice mail. I left a message that I was there, and I would pay if they found me.

I finally located the owner at a local community fish fry (which I attended) that happened to be occurring that night. I paid, and he told me he didn’t have any receipts. If you arrive during the day, you pay at the local hardware store.

Now, for what you get. Park has 30 amp and 50 amp, and sewer. There is only one water faucet, a community one. That’s pretty much it. I wouldn’t enter the park from the street, there is a slight rut along the street. I would go into the alley and drive anywhere on the grass from the alley. (This might be cumbersome if you have a toad.)

The park can accommodate big rigs, but it might be cumbersome having to come through the alley. The neighbors next to the RV park have a barky dog that you may have to put up with, and trains do shake the ground. But for $15 (price as of this writing), you can put up with this for one night.

Warning, I did get some occasional power surges on 30 amp. Verizon Air Card barely worked.

This is way too loud for us old folks. I’m not likely to stay here again.

The tenting section was a very nice grassy area but had no extras. All campsites had a fire pit including the sites in the tenting area. The restroom facilities are average, clean but nothing to brag about. The rates were less than $20.00, which seems like a very good deal.

The town of Osceola was within walking distance and the campground is located right on a lake. We saw 10+ lb. catfish and were told they have been caught over 50 lb!

This makes a nice overnight stop or it could be an enjoyable week or two place to do some fishing. I recommend it!

We spoke with the owners and family several times. They were very nice and accommodating and they seem to be very excited to upgrade the park as it is their dream. I would recommend to anyone for a quiet, pleasant stay.

They offer full amenities for just $26 a night. No wifi, but the owners said they are getting in a few weeks. We can’t wait to see the new pool and other things they are going to put in on next trip.

The staff is great and the resort is spotless and well maintained. The bathrooms and showers are as clean as mine at home. We will return again in October.

This campground is located about five miles from the Branson strip, it’s just far enough away to give you the feel of leaving the all the traffic, noise and bright lights far behind you.

The campground consists of two areas… the main park and “north park” (2 block north of the main park). Main park is a little more “lively” while north park is on the quite side. The property has over 200 sites, some gravel and others with concrete pads. Most of the property and the sites are in wooded areas, so there’s always plenty of shade. Some sites even have covered picnic tables. There’s a good selection of full hook-up sites (30/50 amps) including cable TV. If you’ve got a big rig you may have a little difficulty manuvering thru a few tight spots around the park.

The general atmosphere is friendly and the sites are relatively clean and cozy. The staff was accommodating and check-in was painless. There’s a respectable list of amenities that include 2 outdoor pools and a heated indoor pool, a 500 seat meeting room, tennis courts, laundry and campstore. Rental trailers are also available. Facilities were clean, but could use a bit of touch-up here and there.

This is Branson so there are tons of things to see and do within a short distance of the campground. You can purchase tickets for many of the attractions right at the campground.

Compton Ridge is one of the better Branson area campgrounds, reasonably priced and a good value. I would recommend it as a great home base if you plan to explore Branson and the surrounding area.

Our picnic area with the Pavilion can be reserved. Please call for rates. In addition we make and sell our own maple syrup, and sorghum. Barks Plantation hosts Heritage Days in late September and cook off sorghum the ole fashioned way. We grow our own sorghum, strip it by hand, press it by horse drawn press, and cook it down till its good and sweet.

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