Pony Express RV Park & Campground

Rules

Passport America Discount

Passport America Members: If you would like to apply the Passport America discount, please reach out to Pony Express RV Park & Campground after making your reservation or upon your arrival at the campground. Discount applies to only Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights with a 2-night maximum.

FIREWORKS & FIREARMS

Neither is permitted anywhere on the premises.

FIRE RINGS

Burn only wood and easily combustible materials in fire ring. To allow for easier cleaning, please allow fire to burn down on its own rather than dousing.

HUNTING

Hunting of any kind is not permitted.

CHECK OUT TIME

Please check out by 11am

PETS

Must be supervised and on leash when outside vehicle. Owners must immediately pick up after their pets. Bags are available in the office.

FISHING

Catch and release is encouraged.

VEHICLES ALLOWED

Only golf carts are permitted on trails.

QUIET TIME

From 11pm to 8am

Map

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Area Tips

Looking for more fun? Check out some favorites!

• Kansas City is one hour south of Pony Express. Famous for its BBQ and sports teams, the major metropolis is also home to various renowned museums (National WW1 Museum & Memorial, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, to name a few), exciting restaurants, brew pubs and nightlife at KC Live!, as well as many other points of interest.
• Next in terms of size is the charming city of St.Joseph (St. Joe to the locals) which is 33 miles west of the park is best known as the origination point of our namesake, The Pony Express Route. This uncommonly interesting place boasts more than a dozen museums-- which include Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art and numerous history (Glore Psychiatric Museum, Pony Express National Museum and Black Archives Museum to name a few.) Other points of interest include Bushman Planetarium, Remington Nature Center, Mount Mora Cemetery, many architecturally significant buildings and, last but not least, the Walter Cronkite Memorial. Ask at the office for a current Visitor Guide which has two-for-one admission coupons. In addition, the annual events calendar is packed with concerts, festivals and the KC Chiefs Training Camp. So much to see and do in St. Joe!
• "Quilt Town USA" aka Hamilton is only 26 miles from the park. Quilters from all over the country flock here to get their fabric fix. And never fear, one of the stores even features a Man Cave!
• The Amish town of Jamesport is 37 miles away and is a charming place to eat and shop...numerous fine bakeries, restaurants, country stores that sell food in bulk, Amish-made furniture & smaller hand-crafted items, quilting stores and antique stores. You can find it all in Jamesport. 

Reviews Leave a Review

Daniel Houlden

5.0

beautiful, peaceful, friendly staff

April 16, 2024

Randy Lane

5.0

We were only there one night but enjoyed our short time. We took advantage of the onsite Pizzeria and were glad we did. The pizza was delicious and the service was great!

April 05, 2024

Mark Sells

5.0

Great pull through sites. Level and easy hook ups. Staff friendly and helpful. Bathrooms and showers older but clean. Lots of great farm animals. Some traffic noise. Would stay again.

April 04, 2024

Shelley Baker

5.0

Always enjoy camping there. Clean and lots of space to enjoy !

March 22, 2024

Patricia Otto

5.0

We enjoyed our stay at Pony Express RV Park and Campground. Lovely grounds with lake, spacious level sites, nice dog park, fun barnyard with lots of farm animals (although I wish they had chickens :)). The owners were very nice and helpful. We stayed one night in a 38' MH with a toad.

March 14, 2024

Lana Hasper

4.0

We stayed here one night on Nov. 1. It is six miles north of I-36. The roads in the park are gravel. Some sites are paved and some sites are gravel. We had a paved site that easily accommodated our truck and 20 ft. trailer. After five hours on the road (which is long for us) we called in an order to the Pizzeria on site for a burger, fries and personal size pizza. It was delivered to our site in 20 minutes. What a delight! We would definitely stay here again.

November 03, 2023

David Smith

5.0

A great place! It has a lot to offer. It’s quite country setting, lakes, hiking trails, farm pets, on site restaurant, and more. Most of all the owner checked us in and escorted us to the site.

October 09, 2023

Al Weber

5.0

Very cool camp ground ! Spaces are good distance apart! Unlike most full hookup campgrounds! Although the back to back sights a little weird Overall a great deal to stay Beautiful country surrounds it and quiet ! The owner is one of the most type A ladies I’ve ever met ! Very very nice !

October 02, 2023

David & Laurie Mesch

5.0

Terri is AMAZING!! We broke down and ended up a day late but still wanted to stay 2 days. She was so accommodating. And we are so grateful! What a beautiful and peaceful place to stay and unstress! Our only complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer!

October 01, 2023

Patricia Miller

5.0

A great place, nice lots, amenities, friendly staff!

September 26, 2023

David Bowers

5.0

Great place to relax in the country. You have to try the pizza in the cafe too, one of the best I've had!

September 24, 2023

Deborah Halstead

5.0

PONY express went out of their way to accommodate our changing schedule and site needs. Site was partially sunny/shady and perfectly level. Loved the pizza and other Cafe foods. Dog park was large and clean. Laundry room was very nice and machines were reasonably priced. Would stay again!

September 24, 2023

Don Underwood

5.0

Really like the lady that owns the place !

September 21, 2023

Don Underwood

5.0

Really like the lady that owns the place !

September 21, 2023

Don Underwood

5.0

Really like the lady that owns the place !

September 21, 2023

Valerie Sobrack

5.0

Beautiful campground, great store, friendly people. A hidden gem to which I hope to return someday.

August 29, 2023

Ronald Bates

5.0

Beautifully manicured park. Showers were clean and with lots of hot water. The farm animals/petting zoo was endearing. We didn't have a chance to try the restaurant, but I'll bet it's good.

August 23, 2023

Ronald Bates

5.0

Beautifully manicured park. Showers were clean and with lots of hot water. The farm animals/petting zoo was endearing. We didn't have a chance to try the restaurant, but I'll bet it's good.

August 23, 2023

Terri Nelson

5.0

So it was only a 1 night stay, but such a nice campground! Well maintained and large off lease dog park. Since the weather was 100+ took advantage of the food delivery and did not cook! Not many campgrounds have such a service. Thank you!

August 21, 2023

Randy Vaughn

5.0

Beautiful country setting with 2 small lakes, farm animals that love being petted, restaurant serving breakfast and very good pizzas, dog park, several large paved pull thru sites. Highly Recommend

August 07, 2023