Camp Branch Campground
Open seasonally from April 1 through October 1. The campground is currently open for the 2026 camping season. Reservations can be made through the Clay County Parks online reservation system up to six months in advance. Maximum stay is 15 days in any 30-day period.
About
Camp Branch Campground sits on the shores of Smithville Lake, a 7,190-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir managed for recreation by Clay County Parks. Located just 30 minutes north of downtown Kansas City, the campground provides easy access to fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails along the shoreline. The campground features 346 sites spread across multiple loops, including 134 unimproved primitive sites and over 200 sites with 50-amp electric hookups, many of which also include water connections. Modern shower houses with restrooms are centrally located in each camping loop, and a dump station is available at the campground entrance. Each campsite is equipped with a fire pit and grill. Camp Branch Swim Beach operates adjacent to the campground from May 1 through September 15, providing swimming access with changing rooms and restroom facilities. ADA-accessible campsites and facilities are available with proper documentation. The maximum stay is 15 consecutive nights within any 30-day period.
Directions
Located off Collins Road at Smithville Lake. From north, take County Road E to Collins Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| parks@claycountymo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (816) 532-0803 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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