Ballard's Campground

Crosse Gregory

This park is one of the most gorgeous I’ve ever seen. Fit with amazing amenities and beautiful spaces. It’s a joy to visit the cabins here or sit at the pond! The rv spaces are so nice and they do well at making you feel like you’re integrated with nature. Crosse Gregory - Operations Manager

Katherine Buck

We stayed at Ballard's Campground for one night while on a multi-state trip. We called the office to inform them that we would arrive late. We got clear instructions from Debbie on what to expect upon arrival. We were pleasantly surprised to see the spot we booked was so beautiful! It's right next to the pond, and we could hear the frogs and other nightlife making noises before we retired for the evening. We will have to come back when we can stay longer!

Annette Wells

We stayed one night as we were passing through on our way from NM To IN. Ballard Park was very nice. Site are not huge but are easy to pull into. Electric worked great. We did not hook up water. Shower house was very nice and clean! Did not use laundry or dog washing station. Owner was very nice. Park is very well maintained, clean and quiet. Park is dog friendly. We have traveled full time in our 37’ fifth wheel for almost 2 years and we rate this park as a new favorite. Thank you for a great night’s stay.

Ron Ambrosia

What a wonderful experience. This RV park was recommended to us. Very clean and well-maintained campground. Managers were helpful and accounting. Will be back on our next trip.

Caroĺ Kincler

I rented a space for five weeks at Ballards and it was a wonderful place to stay. It’s clean and organized and the Managers are great people, kind and very helpful. Even gave me some laundries detergent since I didn’t have any. All the services there are basically new and are perfect. You couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Short or long term.

Thad Torix

I came to Ballards in October of 2021, expecting to stay for a month or two. I did not leave until March of 2022. Of all the parks I've visited in/near the Joplin/Carthage area, Ballards will be my choice whenever I come back through. Reasonable prices, convenient amenities, and the pond is a really nice touch. Staff has been above and beyond any problems have been minor (and to be expected in RV life) and were addressed very quickly. I had no problem with cell service (verizon) for both phone and dedicated internet/cell modem. Probably one of my favorite parts is the fact that they have not cut down all the trees like so many parks have just to squeeze in another customer or two. It was quiet and peaceful here the entire time I stayed. Jordan, who often is the first voice/face you'll interact with at the park, is a breath of fresh air in a region where the idea of customer service seems to be all but gone. They seem to be continually working on upgrades (perhaps to add additional services to some sites that are not yet full hookup??) and even have a few cabins available for rent. Super convenient location to both major interstates but far enough out of town I didn't worry too much about the riff-raff.

kj Manor

They have a flat rate on their propane of $3.00 prr/gal as of January 16th, 2022 while places like Flying J & Love's are charging $3.99 per/gal for propane..... Update as of March 1, 2022....still the cheapest propane!

Kandi Anderson

Office people very very nice great prices office so clean

Jim Benton

New owners investing resources of time. Great place with great trees.

Jessica Tipton

This is a great park with a wonderful staff and crew. The changes being made at this park make it extra special. The crew is always there for you if you need any help. I love the natural feeling at this park. Between the trees that canopy over head to help keep the sun off of you on a warm day to the pond you can fish in. This park has a little of everything that a person needs to kick their feet up and enjoy a night or two away from home.