These days, everyone is searching for the best budget-friendly family vacation ideas. Families want the most bang for their buck, but aren't sure where to start and what to look for when booking a family getaway. We've compiled everything you should consider before booking your budget-friendly travel plans, as well as what's included in a stay at our Ozarks camping resort!

Know When to Book Your Vacation
Understanding both when to book your family vacation, as well as what month your family vacation should take place are HUGE factors in determining the overall cost of your trip.
First, booking your family vacation all depends on what deals are available. Most of the time, businesses offer great Black Friday deals, as well as deals during the off-season of their business. For Port of Kimberling Resort & Campground, we offer a wide variety of deals all camping season. Plus, the longer you stay, the longer you save!
Now onto when your family vacation should actually take place! Most of the time, summer months tend to be the most expensive time periods for travel. If you're looking for more affordable ways to vacation with family, we recommend looking during the spring, fall, or winter! Our most affordable time of year to stay is during our non-peak season (1/1/2025 - 4/29/2025 & 9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025). This time period is the prime opportunity for budget-friendly vacation for families!

The Most Affordable Accommodations
Whether you're booking a hotel, Airbnb, or other accommodation type, every hospitality company has a few options that are the most affordable. With this being said, we recommend browsing every accommodation type to see what the total cost is - but, also keep in mind what your requirements are. For example, a basic hotel room with a queen bed may be the cheapest option, but if you'd be most comfortable in a suite with a separate bedroom with a pull-out couch, booking this option may be the best route to ensure the whole family is comfortable during your vacation.
Cabin Rentals
Port of Kimberling Resort & Campground is one of the best campgrounds with cabins in Missouri. Offering 2 different cabin types, there's something for everyone! We've outlined some of the most affordable Missouri cabin rentals you can choose from:
King Cabin
Located in our Middle Park Campground you'll find our charming private King Cabins. These accommodations sleep 6 and provide a private bedroom with king bed and 32" TV, open loft including (2) twin size beds. These also include a full bath as well as a separate living area.
Queen Cabin
Our Queen Cabins are family-friendly and perfect for your next trip. This accommodation sleeps 6 and provides a private bedroom with queen bed and 32" TV. This cabin also includes a full bath as well as a separate living area offers a queen-size sleeper sofa, 37" TV, and 4 chair dining table.
Campsites
Are you bringing your rig to our Missouri RV resort? Great choice! Now, all that you have to do is figure out which RV site type fits your RV as well as your needs. Back-in or pull-thru, gravel or paved, the options are endless!
Full Hook-Up Site
Our Full Hook-Up Sites in our Middle Park Campground are ready to help you bring the comforts of home into nature with both 30 and 50 amp electric, water, and sewer hook-ups, as well as a fire pit with grate and picnic table.
Prime Electric Site
Enjoy breathtaking views at our Prime Electric Sites in The Bluff and Middle Park! Housing 30 amp electric hook-ups, you'll also find a fire pit with grate as well as a picnic table.
Prime Site
There's nothing quite like sleeping under the stars, At our Prime Sites, get a front row seat to Table Rock Lake's breathtaking views in The Bluff! Having no additional hook-ups makes this perfect for the true camping enthusiast. You'll also find a fire pit with grate as well as a picnic table.
Hotel Rooms
There's nothing quite like a cozy getaway, but not all hotel rooms offer the same experience. Some feature king-sized beds, private balconies, or in-room kitchenettes. This is key information to consider when staying at our Missouri campground.
King View Room
The King View Rooms sleep up to 2 and feature a king bed with a TV, desk, microwave, mini fridge, single cup coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi access. It also includes access to a covered lake view balcony with patio furniture. Pets are not permitted in the hotel.
Suite
Our Suites sleep 4 and include a private king bedroom with a TV. The separate living area features a queen-size sofa sleeper with a TV and a balcony providing a partial or full view of the stunning Table Rock Lake. These accommodations also features a kitchenette including a two-burner stove top, full-size refrigerator, 12-cup coffee maker, dishwasher microwave and a (4) chair dining table.
Double Queen Room
Take a look inside our Double Queen Rooms, these beautiful rooms include sleeping space for up to 4, two queen beds featuring a 32" flat screen TV, desk, single cup coffee pot, mini refrigerator and microwave.

Understand What's Included in Your Stay
Are you looking for all meals and activities to be included in your stay? Or maybe you just want the top attractions to be included? Either way, every vacation destination offers different amenities, so be sure to check out which ones are included in your reservation!
Here at Port of Kimberling Resort & Campground, we have a variety of attractions, activities, and facilities included with your stay!
Included Attractions & Facilities
From our playground, to access to the Marina, to pickleball, to fitness center and pool, to meeting rooms, you will find many attractions you have access to during your stay! View all of our attractions here - attractions with a green checkmark in the top-right corner are included with a reservation. Plus, take a look at al our facilities here.
Whether you're cabin or RV camping, or staying at our hotel in Missouri, or are booking a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or another type of vacation destination, we hope these tips & tricks will help you in booking the perfect budget-friendly family vacation.