Accessible via paved roads, Big Shoal RV Country operates as a private campground with full hookup sites for RVs. The facility provides electric, water, and sewer connections along with restroom and shower buildings. WiFi access helps campers stay connected during their stay.
The campground sits on open terrain near a lake, with nightly rates ranging from $55-$60. Pet owners can bring their animals, and the layout accommodates large rigs. The Water's Edge Campground sits less than half a mile away for those comparing nearby options. The drive-in access makes arrival straightforward for RV travelers seeking full amenities in the Joplin area.
Description
Big Shoal RV Country is a family & pet-friendly RV Park and Campground tucked away in the Ozarks of Southwest Missouri just on the outskirts of Joplin – where I-44, I-49, and Historic Route 66 form crossroads. Our 84-acre park features paved roads and spacious, full hook-up sites with large concrete pads and patios. Superb scenery, clean air, and mild seasons make Big Shoal RV Country the perfect stop 365 days a year.
There’s nothing like the freedom, independence, and excitement of being out on the open road, and the proprietors and staff at Big Shoal RV Country know that everyone traveling needs a comfortable, safe, and laid back place to stop and rejuvenate along their journey. At Big Shoal, we do our best to make sure every visit is one you can brag about. We are local, family-owned and operated. We love our guests and value each opportunity to accommodate friendly travelers, interesting folks, and old souls. So, make your next destination Big Shoal and come grow with us on 84 lovely and sprawling Ozark acres! (… and don’t forget to check out our 10-acre, stocked fishing lake too!)
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkBig Shoal RV Country is located in Missouri
Directions
6821 Gateway Drive, Joplin, MO 64804
Address
6821 Gateway Dr
Joplin, MO 64804
Coordinates
36.97084822 N
94.43287755 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/4/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/4/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- WiFi
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 13 min from Joplin, MO
- 1 hr 1 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 3 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 31 min from Tulsa, OK
