Campgrounds for Spyderfest 2018

[Freegle]

I have been looking at campgrounds for SpyderFest 2018. It looks we could stay at the Springfield / Route 66 KOA which is near the hotels or we could stay out near Bolivar down the road from The Rock. I am not sure which would be better. The campgrounds out near Bolivar are cheaper but they are 35 miles out. Anyone else looking for campgrounds? Which campgrounds are you looking at?

[Bob Denman]

I've just started looking for campsites as well...
I'm using FMCA and Good Sam for my sources, but I'm open to suggestions.
(31 foot Class C Toyhauler...)

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

When I looked for campgrounds in the past pickings were slim. That's why I stayed at the Fairground, which wasn't real great but it was the best choice for locale in years past. That, of course, is not an option for 2018.

If I go in 2018 I'll be begging a bed from my cousin who lives in Springfield!

[Trickie Dick]

Download the app "RV Parky" on the Play store. I assume there's an Apple app as well. You can find campgrounds where ever you may be going based on criteria you select. A perfunctory search shows 6 campgrounds around Springfield with ratings and links to their websites if they have one.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have been looking at campgrounds for SpyderFest 2018. It looks we could stay at the Springfield / Route 66 KOA which is near the hotels or we could stay out near Bolivar down the road from The Rock. I am not sure which would be better. The campgrounds out near Bolivar are cheaper but they are 35 miles out. Anyone else looking for campgrounds? Which campgrounds are you looking at?

If you don't mind 200+ freight cars ( aka Trains ) going by frequently .... then the KOA will be OK...... The tracks are 15 ft. from the east side of that KOA ...... ...Google map it ( earth )........ Mike

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Download the app "RV Parky" on the Play store. I assume there's an Apple app as well. You can find campgrounds where ever you may be going based on criteria you select. A perfunctory search shows 6 campgrounds around Springfield with ratings and links to their websites if they have one.

Allstays.com shows only 2 campgrounds in the immediate Springfield area. There are several upwards of 25 to 30 miles outside of Springfield. What you have to watch out for, even with Google Maps searches, are many times the campgrounds are RV only, or are mobile home parks, not real campgrounds.

[Buckeye Bleau]

I am trying to find a cabin in the area for rent, a little better than my tent, a lot cheaper than a hotel.

Joe

[Bob Denman]

Allstays.com shows only 2 campgrounds in the immediate Springfield area. There are several upwards of 25 to 30 miles outside of Springfield. What you have to watch out for, even with Google Maps searches, are many times the campgrounds are RV only, or are mobile home parks, not real campgrounds.

25 to 30 miles away from the fun is just a "nice stretch of the legs" on a Spyder!

[PrairieSpyder]

I am trying to find a cabin in the area for rent, a little better than my tent, a lot cheaper than a hotel.

Joe

One year, I had a cabin at the KOA. Mike is right about the train noise. If you're in an RV with sealed windows, it may be better than in a cabin or tent.

As to the fun location, it looks like it's going to be spread out between the two Pitbull locations and the host hotels. Looks like another excuse to ryde!

[fulltimer]

I haven't found anyone saying anywhere more specific than Springfield. As fulltime RVers we will be looking for RV Parks but would like to know where the rally is to be held.

[Mazo EMS2]

I haven't found anyone saying anywhere more specific than Springfield. As fulltime RVers we will be looking for RV Parks but would like to know where the rally is to be held.

The event will be split up this year between the two Pitbull locations. Some of it will be at the Pitbull dealership in town on Sunrise St, and some will be up Hwy 13 in Bolivar at the new "The Rock" dealership. So far the only host hotels mentioned are near the airport. There hasn't been much info about camping.

[jergeod]

Does Spyder Fest move around or is it always in Springfield

[ahh-cool]

According to Allstays there is an elks club with electric and water in Springfield

[soaring hawk]

Booked KOA Springfield.

you need to get sites as far away from the tracts.

Two years ago we camped their with toy hauler train noise didn’t bother us.

Gary

[jaherbst]

Does Spyder Fest move around or is it always in Springfield

Always in Springfield. This year it is split between Springfield and Bolivar.

​Jack

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Booked KOA Springfield.

you need to get sites as far away from the tracts.

Two years ago we camped their with toy hauler train noise didn’t bother us.

Gary

"Tracts" = railroad TRACKS ....... I know what you meant to say ....... damn typo's ..... Mike

[fulltimer]

I have been to the "Spyderfest 2018" Facebook page. It doesn't seem to have any info yet on the rally. Is the rally listed perhaps on another page or is it to early for details, rides and events, to be posted?