Canoes, kayaks RV sites, cabins and primitive campsites also are available at Little Niangua Campground. Call them at 573-347-2728, or send e-mail to info@gorvcamping.com.

On a summer day in 2017, Lonetta Bartell was sitting along the Little Niangua River. "I was reminiscing," Bartell recalled. "All of the sudden, the owner of the campground came up and sat.