RV PARK NEAR COLUMBIA, MO.
Lake of the Ozarks RV Park for Columbia, MO Campers
FROM COMO TO THE LAKE.
LOTO RV Park is a full hookup RV park near Columbia, MO, about 1 hour 45 minutes away. Columbia is Mid-Missouri's largest city and home to the University of Missouri. For families, faculty, and staff wanting a quick lake reset, alumni pairing a Mizzou weekend with lake days, and RVers storing a rig for long weekends. From Como to the lake. Nightly from $50.
1 hr 45 min from ColumbiaDrive Time
1 hr 45 min
Full Hookups
20/30/50 Amp
Nightly from
$50
Pet Friendly
Up to 3 pets
What is the best Lake of the Ozarks RV park near Columbia, MO?
LOTO RV Park is a full hookup RV park about 1 hour 45 minutes from Columbia, on the quiet west side of Lake of the Ozarks in Laurie. Sites offer water, sewer, and 20/30/50 amp electric, plus free WiFi, laundry, private showers, and pull-through sites. It is the quick lake reset for Columbia families and the year-round base for RVers who store a rig and visit on weekends. Nightly rates start at $50.
A QUICK LAKE RESET RV PARK NEAR COLUMBIA.
Columbia is Mid-Missouri's largest city and home to the University of Missouri. The audience here is families, faculty, and staff wanting a quick lake reset, alumni pairing a Mizzou weekend with lake days, and RVers from Columbia storing a rig and using it for long weekends. LOTO RV Park, about 1 hour 45 minutes away on the quiet west side in Laurie, is the full hookup base for all of them. From Como to the lake. This Columbia MO RV getaway setup gives you the campus and the lake.
The reset and alumni pitch is the heart. LOTO delivers full hookups, 50 amp power, free WiFi, private showers, laundry, and pull-through Buddy sites, with large shaded with large shaded sites. The drive is about 1 hour 45 minutes from Columbia south on US-63 to Jefferson City, Hwy 54 west to Eldon, Hwy 52 west to Versailles, then Hwy 5 south to Laurie, then Hwy O. [VERIFY.] The Central Missouri RV park angle means a quick lake reset, no long haul. On the Columbia side, the Mizzou campus and game days, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, MKT Trail and Katy Trail connections, and downtown The District fill a Columbia day. On the lake side, the full Things To Do set opens up. Nightly from $50, weekly $300, monthly $700, with full hookups included.
The storage pitch is the second. Monthly at $700 fit Columbia RVers who store a rig and use it for long weekends, with full-time RVers billed at the monthly rate. Over a dozen restaurants within about 10 miles of the park. Book online and make Columbia your from Como to the lake trip.
GETTING TO LOTO RV PARK FROM COLUMBIA.
LOTO RV Park
905 Hwy O, Laurie, MO 65037
- 1.From Columbia, take US-63 south to Jefferson City. [VERIFY]
- 2.Take Hwy 54 west to Eldon, Hwy 52 west to Versailles, then Hwy 5 south to Laurie, then Hwy O.
Approx. distance and time
About 95 miles and roughly 1 hour 45 minutes from Columbia to the park, via Jefferson City and Versailles.
Drive times are approximate.
WHY COLUMBIA CAMPERS CHOOSE LOTO.
From Como to the Lake
A quick lake reset for Columbia families, faculty, and staff, about 1 hour 45 minutes away. From Mizzou game days to a quiet fire ring, the lake as the afterparty, with full hookups and room to breathe.
Mizzou & Alumni Trips
A Mizzou game weekend in town, then lake days at LOTO. Full hookups and a quiet night after a loud game day, with the lake as the afterparty.
Trail & Lake Combo
The MKT and Katy Trail in Columbia, then lake days at LOTO, with the Rock Island Trail through Versailles on the route for a trail and water combo.
Free WiFi & Laundry
Free WiFi for work and on-site laundry for a quick reset or a long weekend, so you stay connected and fresh at no extra charge.
Large Shaded Sites
Large shaded sites for a calm walk after a Columbia week, a calm base with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Two Dog Parks & Shaded Sites
Large shaded sites and two dog parks give you and your pets room to relax after a day out.
WHAT TO DO IN COLUMBIA AND ON THE LAKE.
Columbia leads with the Mizzou campus and game days, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, the MKT and Katy Trail connections, and downtown The District. The lake offers a quiet west-side base 1 hour 45 minutes away, with the public access near the park and the National Shrine minutes away. A quick reset weekend is the natural fit. Here is what is worth your time while you camp with us.
Mizzou Campus & Game Days
The University of Missouri campus and Tigers game days in Columbia. Pair a Mizzou weekend in town with lake days at LOTO for an alumni trip.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
A scenic state park south of Columbia with natural bridges, streams, and trails. A Columbia-side nature stop before a lake weekend at LOTO.
MKT Trail & Katy Trail Connections
The MKT Trail in Columbia connects to the Katy Trail for cycling. A Columbia cycling day, then lake days at LOTO, with the Rock Island Trail through Versailles on the route.
Downtown The District
Downtown Columbia, The District, with dining, shops, and nightlife. A Columbia evening, then a quiet lake weekend with a fire ring back at your site.
Lake of the Ozarks Public Access
A public lake access area near the park on the west side, a quiet spot for fishing or a sunset once you reach the lake from Columbia.
National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church
A peaceful hillside shrine in Laurie, minutes from your site. Grounds open daily, with outdoor Masses Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings in season.
Beyond Columbia, the lake opens up. Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Bridal Cave, Lake of the Ozarks State Park, and the full Things To Do set are all an easy drive. Browse our full Things To Do at Lake of the Ozarks guide for the complete list, and make Columbia your from Como to the lake trip.
A PERFECT COLUMBIA AND LAKE WEEKEND.
Friday
Leave after work
Leave Columbia after work Friday, drive about 1 hour 45 minutes, and settle into full hookups with a fire ring under the Ozark stars.
Saturday
Lake day
A lake day at the public access near the park, with a quiet night, 50 amp power, and free WiFi back at your full hookup site.
Sunday
Shrine or trail, then home
A Sunday morning visit to the National Shrine, or a trail ride on the Rock Island Trail through Versailles on the way home. From Como to the lake.
PLAN YOUR COLUMBIA STAY.
A Columbia lake reset or long-weekend trip is easy to budget. Nightly is $50, weekly is $300, monthly is $700, with full hookups included. Yearly and monthly rates fit weekend RVers who store a rig. Active and retired military get 10% off nightly and 5% off weekly rates. Use the calculator to estimate your stay before you book.
Long-term sites include electric and water in the monthly rate.
Nightly
$50
per night
Weekly
$300
per week
Monthly
$700
per month
Most PopularEstimated total before tax
$300
Estimate only. Taxes and final pricing confirmed at booking. Full-time RVers billed at monthly rate.
HAPPY CAMPERS SAY IT BEST.
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See all reviewsRV PARK NEAR COLUMBIA, MO FAQ.
What's the closest Lake of the Ozarks RV park from Columbia on the west side?
LOTO RV Park is a full hookup RV park about 1 hour 45 minutes from Columbia, on the quiet west side of Lake of the Ozarks in Laurie.
Sites offer water, sewer, 20/30/50 amp electric, free WiFi, laundry, private showers, and pull-through sites. A quick lake reset for Columbia families, faculty, and staff. Nightly rates start at $50.
How long is the drive from Columbia?
The drive from Columbia to LOTO RV Park in Laurie is about 1 hour 45 minutes.
From Columbia, take US-63 south to Jefferson City, Hwy 54 west to Eldon, Hwy 52 west to Versailles, then Hwy 5 south to Laurie, then Hwy O. [VERIFY.] An easy long-weekend drive.
What's the best weekend itinerary from Columbia?
Leave Columbia Friday after work, drive about 1 hour 45 minutes, and settle into full hookups.
Saturday, a lake day at the public access near the park, with a quiet night and 50 amp power. Sunday, a Shrine visit or a trail ride, then home. A quick lake reset from Como.
Do you provide full hookups for Columbia campers?
Yes.
Every site has full hookups: water, sewer, and 20, 30, or 50 amp electric. We also have free WiFi, private men's and women's showers and restrooms, laundry, an on-site dump station, and fire rings at each site.
Are pets allowed at the RV park near Columbia?
Yes.
Up to 3 pets per RV are welcome. Pets must be leashed at all times, never left unattended outside, and picked up after using our pet waste stations. Pit bull breeds are not allowed.
Is LOTO good for a Mizzou game weekend or alumni trip?
Yes.
Columbia families and Mizzou alumni can pair a game weekend in town with lake days at LOTO, about 1 hour 45 minutes away. Full hookups, free WiFi, and a quiet night after a loud game day, with the lake as the afterparty.
Can I book online in advance from Columbia?
Yes.
You can reserve and pay securely online 24 hours a day through our booking system. Reservations are recommended, especially on game weekends and holidays. We also accept cash or credit card at the office. Sorry, no checks.
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COLUMBIA TO CAMP IN 1 HR 45 MIN.
From Como to the lake. A quiet, full hookup base for a quick reset, a Mizzou weekend, or a monthly site for long weekends, 1 hour 45 minutes away. Book your Columbia trip at LOTO RV Park today.