Moberly lures RV campers with Rothwell Park's 1,200-acre expanse of lake fishing, wooded trails, and picnic spots. Pull into Rothwell Park - Lionel Thompson Campground or Thompson Campground at Rothwell Park, where rates start at $34 a night. Base your rig here to chase bass on Lake Rothwell, hike eight miles of paths, or explore the city's railroad roots.
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Moberly wears the nickname 'Magic City' thanks to its boom from Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway tracks in the 1880s. Tour the Randall House Museum on Williams Street for locomotive relics and pioneer tales. Swing by Silver Fork Baptist Church, or time your stay for the Moberly Lights holiday display that draws crowds each winter.
Rothwell Park - Lionel Thompson Campground draws families who prize showers, WiFi, and a dump station beside the lake. Thompson Campground at Rothwell Park welcomes larger rigs with 50-amp hookups and the same conveniences, all from $35 nightly. These spots anchor adventures, whether you boat at dawn or drive ten minutes to downtown's antique shops.
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Moberly claims fame as the 'Magic City' for its explosive growth from railroad lines in the late 1800s. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway fueled that surge, leaving a legacy in downtown murals and the Randall House Museum. Today, locals celebrate with events like Moberly Lights at Rothwell Park, blending history and holiday cheer in Randolph County.
Rothwell Park houses the two top options: Rothwell Park - Lionel Thompson Campground and Thompson Campground at Rothwell Park. Both sit lakeside in the city's 1,200-acre park off US-63. Expect WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and dump stations, with nightly rates from $34.
Yes, both listed parks provide 50-amp electric, plus dump stations for sewer needs. Lionel Thompson Campground and Thompson Campground at Rothwell Park also include showers and WiFi. These amenities support extended stays amid Lake Rothwell's fishing and trails.