Great vibes all the way. I came here on a Friday night for some live music. There was a bbq bus and some great drink options. Great time playing cards with my friends. 10/10 would come back for a chill summer night. read more

Good time by the river. Got drinks with a pretty view. Had good food truck dinner along with live music

Love going here with friends and family. Great view of the Missouri River and Great for Sunsets! Cooper's Landing has a great selection of adult drink's including water and soda for the kids. Excellent and delicious food trucks. And the Live entertainment is great! Bring your friends and family for some great fun! read more

Terrible. I will NEVER go back. I reserved 4 days and only got 2 as their website screwed up for over wcweeks of their no knowledge. No forgiveness as the sites were AWFUL. read more

Enjoyed the beautiful weekend. Mike greeted us and showed us our camping site which was right next to the stage where we enjoyed the wonderful music that was playing every day while we were there. They were serving up cold beer and delivered firewood to our fire pit. Enjoyed our campfire and sunsets. Look forward to returning. Thanks to Michael, Patrick and staff. KCAttaboy read more

Cooper's Landing - Coopers Landing sunset - Campgrounds Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

I dig Cooper's as a stop along the Katy! I know this year they spent some time underwater as they're stationed right along the Missouri River which had massive flooding all spring and summer, but when they're open, it's a fun stop. It's a quirky place. The port-a-john is decorated and painted, the inside looks like a waiting area at a small-town mechanic, and the vibe is part hippy, part middle MO. We've stopped here on a bike ride to grab food at Chim's Thai Kitchen, which is essentially a permanent food truck that's a part of Cooper's Landing. We've also been fortunate to have some bluegrass music playing on our stop on a beautiful day. If you're near Columbia or riding the Katy, this is a good little place to see what it's all about. read more

BEWARE..... cyclist move on!! Such a terrible experience and I don't want anyone else treated this way especially out of towners/staters trying to enjoy the Katy Trail. ****read photo review read more

Cooper's Landing - Review of Coopers Landing - Campgrounds Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

One of my fav spots to take visitors to show them the best of Missouri life. Coopers landing is right off the river and usually is accompanied by live music on the weekends! They've always had food trucks when I've gone and lots of drink options!!! read more

I feel like this was a scene from a Charlie Chaplain movie! Honestly, it's almost unreal. But I took pics, to prove it! This campground has so much potential, if ran better. I guess there's been changes since 2019. I understand stress of having a business right now,, but there's no excuse for this. This campground is located on a beautiful spot next to Mo River. But it is so disorganized, and the staff i came in contact was dismissive and rude. And not to mention, they apparently thought that $20 per night, per tent, was not worthy of our own site- we had to share it with the work area, and farm equipment!! We were a larger party. We paid for 2 campers, and 7 tents. We were told we couldn't park our cars at our site, just unload. They showed us where to camp, and we began to unload and set up camp. 1st fella told us we needed to move our vehicles by 6p, or they would be towed! We had plenty of time, in not sure why the threat to tow, but we agreed. Then, after we got 4 tents up, 2nd fella in overalls rolls up in a TRACTOR. He pulled up to our tents, and started yelling at the 1st fella, saying he told him, we needed to leave a path between the tents- for him to drive the tractor thru! The 1st fella shrugs his shoulders and says, "they didn't listen". Seriously!? He didn't tell us that. He never said anything about leaving an open path through OUR PAiD CAMPSITE. And what kind of campground do you have to leave a path for them to drive a tractor between your tents and belongings!? But we were shocked, and didn't know what else to do. We moved the tent to make room for the official campground tractor. We got the rest of tents set up. But as we were setting up, and he got his required tractor path, they yank out the CHAINSAW, and start cutting wood! Well obviously, we were in their way, so just to make effort to be considerate, we hurried and got our cars moved. So the entire drive was clear all way to our camping area ( AND work area). I walked up to fella #2 overalls, and said, "ok, we got our cars out of the way, can we put the tent back? Since you have room to drive it down the drive?" His reply, "NO! I need a circle path". And walked away. I said, "you can't back up the tractor?" He's walking away, and says, "I'm not going to argue with you". So I'm shocked at this comedy routine going on, I say, that's ok then, ill just leave a review. At which point he runs around and comes storming back after me, and says, "you can leave. Just get your stuff and go, and we will give you a refund". Well, i just ignored him. I wasn't going anywhere. We had already set up camp, and our plans were to jump on Katy trail to ride the next day. This was a battle I wasn't going to win. Customer service, and our money meant nothing, so we had to tough it out the couple times they joined our camp, and drove tractor thru, and cut wood with chainsaw. But as promised, I am sharing our experience! Fyi. 1 member of group chose not to stay with us, he had read bad reviews and decided to stay in town. But he didn't share with us the bad reviews from another site. Our fault for not looking. The bike ride, and the food trucks at campsite was awesome. So was the entertainment. Too bad they feel they can treat people like crap, and we should feel lucky they even let us set up camp in their workshop! Lol. Be sure to zoom in on the pics. You will see the tractor between our tents, and the hard working chainsaw action! Notice the gas can on the tractor. Of course that tipped over and dumped gasoline we smelled while the tractor was there. Still a fun weekend, but probably won't stay there again. read more

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Was visiting out of town for work and wanted to find a relaxing spot for sunset on the river. Went on a Wednesday. Lots of seating on the grounds. Great atmosphere! They had a Tex mex food truck that day along with a solo singer/guitarist on stage. read more

Cooper's Landing - Tex mex. burrito "OG Cali" - Campgrounds Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Super friendly people with a super cool vibe. It's a party along the banks of the river. Great music, dancing, camping. I camped there during a ride of the Katy Trail. Awesome stay. read more

Super cool vibe, and what a view. Looks like they have cleaned it up since the last time I was there read more

"Paddle faster. I hear banjos." Well, Cooper's Landing is not quite that bad, but this gnarly little outpost on the Missouri River will make you think you're a long, long way from civilization. Wait, is Columbia, Missouri considered civil? This long-time Jayhawker is not so sure. Part ill-stocked hillbilly convenience store with surly staff, part-time Thai (you read that right) restaurant with inconsistent hours, Missouri River boat dock and a place to park your car while you're diving onto the famed Katy Trail, it serves its purpose. And I'll be here in the near future for part one of a two-day 32 mile hike on the trail coupled with an overnight staff in a lush B&B with a winery/restaurant nearby. Oh yes, and stroll a mere quarter of a mile north of Cooper's Landing and you'll be at the site of the infamous "Boathenge." See my photo. Only in Missouri. Love it! So looking forward to this beautiful Katy Trail hike. Wonder if I should bring bow and arrows? read more

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This place is unique and rustic. It is worth a visit if you have never been here. Do not expect a great dining experience with excellent service...this is just a cool campground/boat-launch right on the bank of the Missouri River. Often there is a band playing - for free. The bands are sometimes very good and I will stay and listen for a while and give them a nice tip for their effort, and sometimes the bands make me cut my visit short ;-) Remember - this place is a campground/boat-launch first...that just happens to have good Thai food served on disposable plates with plastic utensils with random live music. We sometimes drive the gravels to come here and get some Thai food from Chims trailer (yup - the same Chims that is in Columbia and Jefferson City), grab a beverage from the main structure, sit at a picnic table, and watch the people and the river roll by. Coopers Landing is also a fantastic pit stop if you are cycling on the KATY trail - only a bit over 6 miles from the McBaine parking lot on the trail. Your can get an assortment of beverages and snacks from the main structure...soda, beer, Powerade, etc. Also - bathrooms are provided in 2 porta-potties. read more

I love Coopers Landing go by the a few time grab a beer listen to the music and watch the sun set

Great place for a nice breeze off the Missouri river and Thai food. Sunset was gorgeous during our night out. read more

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What a cool place if you're looking for a getaway or camp ground outside of Columbia Missouri I highly recommend checking out Cooper's Landing. Do the water bring your bikes going to Katy Trail listen to music have Thai food sit around the fire and just enjoy the weekend. read more

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We listened to a really good band, had a few beers and some great tacos from a food truck. Beautiful spot. Nice outdoor seating with fire pit. Check the weather before going. It gets a little cool by the river. read more

A strange place with abandoned rvs and other dilapidated trailers. Go to Cottonwood RV Park instead.

The place itself is lovely on a cool evening when you can sit and watch the river go by and listen to live music- solo performers as well as bands, depending on the evening. The Thai food from the food truck is average and the Thai owner not particularly pleasant. It is a case of attitude, not communication barrier per se. This evening I got the "mango sticky rice" which was undercooked and when I brought it to her attention, she yelled that it was meant to be eaten cold while my problem was that it was practically raw. Finally, the American helper told me it was meant to be "al dente, like Italian pasta" to which i calmly replied, well just so you know this did not reach al dente stage. It is semi raw. They did not care. Come here to enjoy the view and ambiance and make do with the food or bring picnic food. read more

though we didn't get to stay at the campground, Cooper's still saved our lives with hot dogs and potato salad since we'd done a poor job of stocking up on food at the last grocery store. i hear there's delicious Thai food here but you gotta time it right... read more