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Springfield/Route 66 KOA
- 5775 West Farm Road 140
- Springfield, MO 65802
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Eastbound/Westbound I-44 Exit 70 (MM), south .2 miles, turn L on FR 140. From south take US 60 W to US 360 Exit MM north 1.4 miles, turn R on FR 140.
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2011 President's Award
KOA President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
The lush, landscaped campground is close to lakes, and an award-winning golf course is right next door.
The Springfield/Route 66 KOA Campground in Springfield, MO offers a shady retreat in the heart of the scenic Ozarks . The lush, landscaped campground is close to lakes, and an award-winning golf course is right next door. Area attractions include the original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Wilson's Creek Civil War Battlefield , a Civil War Museum highlighting the Civil War Battle at Wilson's Creek, Fantastic Caverns , the Dickerson Park Zoo, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame , and antique shops. Take a drive along Route 66 and see the Historic Route 66 landmarks throughout the City of Springfield, Missouri. The campground is big-rig friendly with long pull-thru sites with patios, the best cabins in Missouri, lodges and camping cottages for a unique and fun camping experience! Are you hungry for pizza? Have it delivered right to your site. In season, refuel for fun with weekend ice cream socials. And for your four-legged friends, come and enjoy Kamp K-9, our off-leash park built especially for your best friend!
Meet Your Hosts
A lifetime of camping - from tents to trailers to RVs - made Springfield KOA owners, Scott and Diane King, fall in love with the campground industry. In 2004, the Kings purchased their campground and left their careers as managers in various fields. "When we camped we met a lot of owners and felt this was a nice way to make a living," Scott said.
They worked with a campground broker to find the best park for their family. Leaving California, being close to a good-sized city, and access to an airport were key factors. And they were confident they wanted to buy a KOA campground. "Everything came together just right, and when we saw this one, we decided this was it," Scott said.
Scott said the best part of their business is the repeat business Springfield KOA gets. "Not to sound sappy, but we have become friends with so many of our guests," he said. "We get to know them and how many kids they have and what they do for a living. We have the time to spend with our guests and we do it."
The Kings challenge their staff to remember customer's names. They also strive to do personal things for their campers like put a rose and poem on their RV handles for the holidays.
Besides running their campground, the Kings have an interest in pursuing real estate, and both have their real estate license. "When we had full time jobs we always wanted to do that but never had the time," Scott said.
Campground Amenities
- Families
- Planned Activities Available
- Self-service, convenience foods offered
- Hunt Brothers Pizza with any toppings you choose along with traditional or boneless Home Style and Buffalo wings
- Playground
- Motorcycle Clubs
- RV Clubs & Rallies
Campground Activities
Golf
Deer Lake Golf Course is a challenging eighteen-hole public course adjoining our campground. Springfield boasts many other great courses too -- all in Payne Stewart's home town!
Shopping
You'll find a fantastic 160-store mall, Bass Pro Outdoor World Flagship Store and unique specialty shops all within ten miles.
Antique shopping
Like to search for that special one-of-a-kind item? There are many antique shops within one-half hour of campground. Dealers claim some of the most reasonable prices in the country!
Fishing
World-class fishing including great bass, trout and crappie fishing are all within one hour of campground.
Local Attractions
Precious Moments Chapel
Struggling artist, Samuel J. Butcher, first painted Precious Moments upon greeting cards and buttons, selling them to Christian bookstores. In 1978, Yasuhei Fujioka transformed the paintings into porcelain bisque figurines. Construction of the Chapel began in 1985, and the facility opened in June of 1989. The artist has dedicated his life to the ministry of the Chapel and considers it to be a "work in progress". Fifty Biblical murals cover 5,000 square feet. There are thirty exquisite stained glass windows and several magnificent carvings of wood and bronze. www.preciousmomentschapel.org.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home
All nine manuscripts for the famous "Little House" books were penned right here on Rocky Ridge Farm. Laura’s home is carefully preserved just as she left it. In the museum next door, visitors can see Pa’s fiddle, handwritten manuscripts for "Little House" books, keepsakes of the Ingalls and Wilder families, tools and articles, and needlework made by Laura. www.lauraingallswilderhome.com
Silver Dollar City
You’ll find endless opportunities for unforgettable entertainment at Silver Dollar City, with over fifty daily shows, ten thrilling family rides, one hundred pioneer craftsmen and fifty unique shops.
http://www.silverdollarcity.com/
The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre
Today folks can still find the Ozark past in the nightly reenactment of the 1907 novel, "The Shepherd of the Hills" as told by the Shepherd and a cast of eighty.
http://www.oldmatt.com/
7Cs Winery
7Cs winery is just a short but beautiful drive from the campground. Here is the winery's mission statement: to produce quality Missouri estate wines in the Ozark Mountain area from American and hybrid grape varieties to introduce consumers to the ancient art of making mead or wine from honey; to provide an enjoyable and educational wine experience without being pretentious; to provide a family friendly environment with a ‘day in the country’ theme. We will be partnering with the winery and doing some events at the campground! Look for those special events and don't miss out! www.7cswinery.com
Smallin Civil War Cave
Come explore a part of Civil War history, located just south of Springfield in Ozark, MO.
http://www.smallincave.com/
Separate shady tent sites
A GREAT way to relax and get away from it all!
Recipients of KOA’s highest ratings for facilities, services and cleanliness for seventeen years.
We have received the KOA President's Award for several years in a row!
Shady and open long pull through RV sites
We have sites to accomodate any of your needs!
Central location in the Ozarks
We are within one hour of major attractions.
More information about the Springfield area
For more information about our area, check out the following links:
www.springfieldmo.org
www.springfieldchamber.com
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Visitors can sample sporting activities by specialized interactive computer stations. The facility includes a statue garden and theater seating that serves as the video presentation area and illustrates outstanding moments in Missouri sports including professional, collegiate and high school levels. www.mosportshalloffame.com
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
The visitor center features a film, a battle map and a museum to provide an introduction to the battlefield and its relevance to the Civil War. Guided tours, historic weapon- firing demonstrations plus picnic area and trails are available.
http://www.nps.gov/wicr/index.htm
Wonders of Wildlife
Museum designed to educate patrons about the value of fish and wildlife. www.wondersofwildlife.org
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
You will observe firsthand the beauty of fish and wildlife from around the world. Learn how vital it is that we practice quality conservation to preserve our environment and its inhabitants through lifelike dioramas and conservation education messages. The captivating decor includes mounted wild game, a 30-foot waterfall, freshwater and saltwater aquariums and an art gallery. www.basspro.com
Branson, Missouri
Music fans around the world know that Branson is where it’s happening! There are over thirty theaters featuring such greats as Charlie Pride, the Osmonds, Tony Orlando, and many others. Branson is also a shopper’s paradise with unique hand-crafted gifts, factory outlet bargains and rare specialty shops. Fishing, hiking and boating are available for sporting enthusiasts.
Civil War Museum
Explore the rich Civil War heritage of the Ozark Mountain Country at General Sweeny's Museum of Civil War History and adjacent Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. This facility displays artifacts and weapons of the war in the Trans-Mississippi, more familiarly known as the area west of the Mississippi River.
Fantastic Caverns
Watch in awe as a jeep tram drives you into a magnificent cavern where ancient onyx formations grow up from the floor and down from the ceiling with lustrous, colorful coats of moisture. The beauty and mystery of nature is vividly displayed here in the only cave in America large enough for vehicles to drive through. www.fantasticcaverns.com
Upcoming Events
NSRA Mid-America Street Rod Nationals
Coming to Springfield May 25-27th, this is the area's largest, most spectacular street rod event with more than 2,200 street rods. There will be activities, including kids' and adult games, arts and crafts, and automobile swap meet, and a church service on Sunday.
Grizzly's Industrial Annual Tool Tent Sale
This gigantic tool tent sale offers hundreds of scratched, dented, as-is and one-of-a-kind woodworking and metalworking machines, tools, and accessories. Come check it out the great deals on June 9th!
Ozark Empire Fair
Experience this Springfield tradition from July 28 to August 5. This family-friendly event features fun food, amazng rides, live shows, and a huge variety of displays and exhibits. The band to see is Smashmouth, who will be performing on Saturday, July 30th.
Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic
This event is the largest nine-day hunting sale of the year. It will occur in August but dates will be announced soon. Celebrate with local hunting professionals and take advantage of unbelievable savings.
Price Cutter Charity Championship
The Championship celebrates its 23rd anniversary in 2012! This event will be August 3rd through 13th. The proceeds from the event help children receive needed health care services, send a youngster to summer camp, assist medical facilities with expanding services for children, help children with special needs, and enhance the lives of children in the Ozarks.
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association Show & Celebration
The Annual World Championship Horse Show featuring the Missouri Fox Trotter will be September 2nd through 8th. It will be held at the MFTHBA Show Grounds in Ava, MO.
Outdoor Days at Lake Springfield--Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival
A great weekend for the family! This event is September 7th through 9th. The Mountain Men Rendezvous will demonstrate life as it was in the 1800's. Kids can try activities like casting, archery, paintball, and geocaching. There will outdoor cooking demonstrations, canoe and kayak races, and boat rides on Lake Springfield.
Civil War Lantern Tours
Come around the campfire for an evening of southern food, storytelling, and a lantern light trip through the mysterious Smallin Civil War Cave in Ozark, MO. This attraction is a short, easy drive from our KOA campground. Tours run from September 14 to November 17.
Cider Days
This outdoor fall celebration will be September 15-16 on Historic Walnut Street. More than 100 juried artists and crafters will be featured. Activities include a free hands-on children's area, scarecrow village, performance stages, food, and more.
13th Annual ANPAC Car Show for Kids
Come for a great day of family fun packed with hundreds of cool cars, kids' games, vendors, live entertainment, and more! This event will be on September 22 at the American National Corporate Centre parking lot.
15th Annual Loftwalk & Sidewalk Sale
This is a self guided walking tour of six uptown lofts on Historic Commercial Street. This year, a celebration of the rich and eclectic shopping of C-Street will be featured with a Sidewalk Sale. This event is September 30th from noon to 6 pm.
Ozarks Fall Farmfest
The 37th Annual Farmfest is one of the largest agricultural events in southwest Missouri and will take place October 5-7th. There will be choice livestock for purchase, state-of-the-art agricultural implements, and vendors providing something for everyone.
Taste of Springfield
Enjoy samples from Springfield's favorite restaurants on October 6th! There will be live music, a beer garden, and activities for the kids too.
Art in the Park
Meet the artists at this fine art and contemporary craft show and sale featuring high-quality art displayed in beautiful Sequiota Park. This event is September 13-14th.
Halloween SPOOKTACULAR
October 19th-31st is a great time to treat the whole family to Halloween at Dickerson Park Zoo. Enjoy the Festival of Scarecrows, Halloween decorations, and hundreds of jack-o-lanterns!
Festival of Lights
Enjoy six weeks of winter holiday events beginning with the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at Jordan Valley Park and ending with First Night Springfield! There will be fabulous events throughout November and December!
First Night Springfield
This alcohol-free, family friendly New Year's Eve celebration will have music, theatre, dance, comedy, and magic performances with a grand finale of fireworks at Jordan Valley Park.
Planned group activities (selected summer days and evenings)
Music at 7Cs Winery
Selected Sundays at the winery!
