Ballards Campground & RV Park
13965 Ballard Loop, Carthage, MO, 64836
Last Updated: July 14, 2025
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Campground Overview
Check In
Check In Time: 2PM | Check-in for RV sites begins at 2:00 PM, while check-in for cabins starts at 4:00 PM. Please ensure you arrive at the appropriate time. Upon arrival, please stop by the office to complete the check-in process.
Activities
Fishing
Rules
Restrooms/Showers
« These facilities are available 24 hours a day.
Campfires
Fire rings are allowed for campfires if they are contained, not left unattended, and extinguished before leaving it. « Fireworks are prohibited on all campground premises.
Rules
These rules and policies are subject to change without any notice. Management has the right to ask anyone to leave who creates a disturbance, nuisance, or deliberately breaks any of the park's policies & Rules, an eviction will be immediate.
Laundry
* The laundry room is available 24 hours a day. * Please do not smoke inside buildings. * Please clean dryer lint filters after use. « Please make sure you have all your belongings once you have finished; we do not have a lost and found. * Please help keep it orderly where we can continue to keep it open 24 hours a day. * Do not abuse the machines or the room. * Please be courtesy to others and promptly remove your items from washers and dryers upon completion; the laundry room is for campground tenants only.
Storm Shelters
Located in the back top corner of the property
Skirting
* Skirting must be approved by Mgmt
Store
* RV Supplies
RV Units
All units must be in complete working condition. Units 10 years or older will need to be approved by management.
Outdoor Trashcans
No outdoor trashcans we provide dumpsters.
Children
* Parents are always responsible for their children’s behavior and safety. * Please supervise small children in the Restrooms/Showers * Do not allow children to play in the roadway, your safety is our top priority.
Water Hose
You must have a heated water hose installed before November 1st, otherwise water will be locked until one is installed.
Extended Stay Guests
Extended stay guests are required to use the sewer support ladder.
Liquid Waste
You cannot dump liquid waste of any sort on the ground or dumpsters. Please ask the office where you can place it.
Sewer & Water Hookups
Sewer and water hookups must be fitted appropriately and supported to prevent leaks.
Non-Factory Steps
Management must pre-approve any non-factory steps to RV.
Pets
Please pick up after your pets. No pets left out on cables. Leash only & you must be at the end of the leash.
Keep your site clean
All guests must keep their sites clean
Homesteading
No homesteading
Window Units
No window Units
Mechanic Work
No mechanic work of any kind.
Deep Freezers
No deep freezers
Clotheslines
No clotheslines
Outdoor Rugs
No outdoor rugs on the grass
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor Furniture only outside (No indoor furniture outside)
Washing of Vehicles
No vehicle or RV washing on park grounds.
Garbage
Please help us stay clean by depositing all trash in the provided dumpster. « No trash left out on your site nor in any trash cans must be taken to the dumpster provided.
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