Smithville Lake of Clay County 17201 Paradesian, Smithville, MO 64089

"If I could I would put no stars here. We had to cancel our camping due to health issues. No refund on a 4 night stay. I am willing to pay for the first night or a cancellation fee like every other campground we have ever stayed at. We have been camping for over 50 years. Campers beware if you cancel, they will rip you off. This is a Clay county policy."

"Marina was very nice. Attendant was very helpful. Good day for fishing."

"The camping is awful at Smithville Lake, we go here all the time and don't want anyone else to go. Because then it would be busy. So don't go. They *DON'T* have really nice campground, and they *DON'T* have easy access or great bathrooms, they *DON'T* have beautiful paved trails for biking or walking, they *DON'T* have a great lake to paddle board or hang out on a beach. So yeah... Don't go. It's *AWFUL*."

"Smithville lake is a beautiful place for picnics, family gatherings, boating, and swimming. There is also a campground and RV parking area. It is a state park so $6 per vehicle day pass or $50 annual pass. The water is perfectly warm to cool starting early to mid spring and near perfect for family swimming as the depth grades very slowly (less worry about little ones). Afterward you can go get some good ice cream from at Captains Corner."

"No e organized campground with beautiful views of the lake and the starry night sky. The bike trails offer a leisurely spin with plenty of shade. The park staff are friendly and the sights are well maintained. A nice weekend getaway just 30 minutes outside of North KC"