Little Ole Opry Campground

This is a 23 spot campground with water, sewer and power but no 110 outlets. There is one bathroom for men and ladies; however, the water is cold if you plan to take a shower. The family is kind enough to cut wood and allow campers to use while only asking for donations. The price per night is much too low as was discussed with Jackie. They really need to charge more per night for their beautiful location. Not only do you have this wonderful small campground but you have access to the pond and surrounding property to explore. This is a hidden gem. Don’t abuse their generosity.

Reading the reviews on several review websites, we decided to give Little Ole Opry a try as our last overnighter on our way back to our home base near St. Louis. We arrived about 3:00 PM. We used our RV GPS that took us through Jackson, MO (that has many stop lights) right to the address that turns directly into the campground (CG) off Hwy 34. We had talked to the camp host earlier and she told us to go on in and pick a spot and she would be by later to collect our $15. We pulled into one of the better defined gravel sites (#3) closer to the entrance. However, when we tried to put down our MoRryde steps they sat wonky on the wood site trim plus recent rain made us nervous about putting our levelers down and sinking. About that time the camp host (assume owner) pulled in and suggested we move farther down to site 8 that was pretty much grass and dirt but firmer. Even though we were overnighting, we wanted to back up to the little lake and have a picnic table. There is a tree line that runs behind the lake view sites and the other sites across their gravel road and so, at least in a tall 5th wheel, you cannot get very close to utilities, which are all at the back of the site, due to branches from the trees. Our electric cord reel is mid-rig so I knew I was going to need my extension cord to get to the electric box that has two 30 AMP plugs. I also needed 20’ of sewer hose and 35’ of water hose. The water pressure was very good at around 60 psi but you share a spigot with an adjacent site. The sites are fairly level but in need of gravel and grooming. In general, the CG needed grooming but we’d give them a pass as it had been raining and was late April. They were mowing the morning we departed. We got quite a few OTA channels and usable 2 bars on Verizon. The views, especially sunset and sunrise, were very nice. And there was a path around the lake to walk the dogs. We didn’t use their small shower house/restroom, but it did look clean. There’s also a pavilion and small dock for viewing or fishing. We imagine the place gets busy with campers during the summer. Overall, we had a positive experience, but even at $15, we would not spend the time and hassle traveling in from I55 for an overnighter.

As you may see, this place does not have a web site. It is an older family run campground. The original owner passed away ?? & now someone else in the family manages it. The place is small, maybe 15 sites. Several sites back up to a large pond which is bordered by a wide swath of grass which have picnic tables. There is a line of trees along these 'pond-front' sites. These sites have a raised gravel pad which is pretty level. The entire CG is grass & it is nicely mowed. There is a bath house though clean is quite rustic.

We would definitely stay here again & highly recommend it.

There is some road noise from Hwy 34.

I am using an AT&T hotspot & have had excellent coverage. Without the hotspot I have 3 bars.

Called ahead and a gruff elderly man told me there was a space but failed to tell us it was soft and muddy everywhere. Almost got stuck.. He came by after I was set up and chastised me for driving over the soft grass. He said,” why’d you do that? followed by,” there are other places to camp, did you pay yet,,.? “ I refused to leave as I was already set up in one of his mud holes, with my Exhausted 82 year old mother.. Yes the place is pretty but needs a few loads of gravel and a more empathetic owner..

I stayed here one night while visiting a friend who lives nearby. Full hook-ups for $15 a night or 2 nights $25. Sites have very easy access one row back ms up to pond while other towards rural highway. Slight bit of highway noise but for the price who cares! After getting set up I had a wonderful view of deer grazing field across the pond. It’s onky a few miles south of Jackson, MO.