Chase Pony Express ghosts and Grand River catfish in Cameron, Missouri. Six RV parks anchor this I-35 gem, from Wallace State Park's wooded sites to Love's quick hookups. Camp here for cheap rates, small-town eats on Main Street, and day trips to Kansas City.
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Cameron straddles I-35 and U.S. 69, drawing travelers since Pony Express days. Riders pounded dirt trails here in 1860; now the July Homecoming Rodeo packs chutes with bronc riders and parades down Walnut Street. Wallace State Park sprawls nearby with boating ramps and 100 acres of timber. Hikers tackle the five-mile Wallace Trail loop. Antique hunters prowl Main Street shops amid soda fountains and murals.
Wallace State Park draws families to riverfront pads starting at $24 a night. Love's RV Hookup fits truckers craving WiFi, 50-amp power, and dump stations for $47. Budget campers snag Motel 6 basics at $18, perfect for quick stops. Soggy Bottom Campground lures off-grid types with $36 rustic vibes. American Legion POST 285 serves veterans and passersby cheap water fills and dumps at $25.
Cameron stands out for Pony Express history and Wallace State Park. Riders launched west from St. Joseph nearby in 1860, and Cameron hosted relay stations. The town hosts the annual Pony Express Homecoming Rodeo each July with parades, rodeo events, and live music on Main Street. Grand River fishing adds year-round pull.
Wallace State Park, Soggy Bottom Campground, Motel 6, Love's RV Hookup, and American Legion POST 285 cluster near Cameron. Wallace sits five miles south on Highway 69 with river access. Love's hugs I-35 for easy pull-throughs; most offer 30- or 50-amp hookups.
Love's RV Hookup and American Legion POST 285 provide dump stations. Love's pairs it with WiFi and full amps right off I-35. The Legion adds drinking water at $25 a night, ideal for quick services during travels.
