# Play

Source: https://basswoodresort.com/play/
Updated: 2026-03-16

## Play at Basswood Resort

#### From sunrise bass strikes to glow-in-the-dark wagon rides, every hour here sparks a new memory.

#### Four Stocked Lakes

 Catch bass & catfish all day—no license, no extra fee. Bait at Country Store.

#### Outdoor Pool

 Seasonal pool with loungers, shade umbrellas and evening LED glow.

#### Jumping Pillow

 The kid-magnet: 3,500 sq ft of bounce, ringed by safety turf.

#### Pickleball & Sports

 Two pickleball courts plus gaga ball, shuffleboard and disc-golf basket.

#### Walking & Bike Trails

 Shady loops around all four lakes—perfect for pets and strollers.

#### Country Store

 Groceries, tackle, RV-parts and ice-cream by the scoop.

- Swimming Pool (seasonal)
- Fishing in Stocked Lakes
- Frisbee Golf (frisbees available at the front desk)
- Walking Trails
- 2 Picnic Shelters

- Shuffleboard and Horseshoes
- Cornhole
- Ladder Ball
- Pickleball
- GaGa Ball

- Jumping Pillow
- Super Play Structure for Kids
- Wagon Rides
- Themed Weekends

- Country Store
- Laundry Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Propane Fill Station

- Golf Cart Rentals
- WiFi in Designated Areas
- Exercise Facility
- Group Meeting Hall

- Pizza Parlor
- Gem Mining Sluice

![A display of colorful stickers, including pumpkins, a bear, acorns, and round stickers reading “I’d Rather Be At Basswood Resort Missouri,” with other stickers for Basswood Resort and camping themes.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-504-scaled.jpg)

![A brightly lit store interior with shelves and racks displaying pool noodles, swim gear, pool toys, inflatables, and various summer accessories. The floor is wooden, and the walls are lined with colorful merchandise.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-506-scaled.jpg)

![A bright, colorful candy store interior with shelves and racks stocked with candy, snacks, and drinks. The wooden floor and brick walls add a cozy feel. Various treats are neatly displayed throughout the store.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-511-scaled.jpg)

![A brightly lit snack shop with shelves filled with chips, candy, and snacks; travel mugs and water bottles are displayed above, and a soft drink machine is visible in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-512-scaled.jpg)

![A store with a variety of items.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-514-1-scaled.jpg)

![Brightly lit convenience store with wooden floors, colorful snacks, drinks, household items, and toys on shelves. A blue cartoon character statue stands near the center, and freezers and refrigerators line the walls.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-516-scaled.jpg)

### Country Store

Check in, kick back, and come on in—our Country Store is the heart of Basswood Resort. After you’ve settled into your suite or campsite, stroll back to pick up anything you forgot (think soaps, tissues, aspirin) or rock awhile on the front-porch chairs and watch the world go by.

Inside you’ll find:

- **Groceries big and small** – canned goods, fresh dairy, ready-to-eat sandwiches, snacks, and soft drinks.
- **Outdoor essentials** – bait, tackle, rods, reels, tarps, coolers, fuses, and a mini hardware corner stocked for RV repairs and campsite tweaks.
- **Fishing bait & tackle** – live bait plus hooks, sinkers, line, and even spare rods and reels, so you’re always ready to cast a line at our stocked lakes.
- **Souvenirs & keepsakes** – pins, magnets, mugs, quality tees, handcrafted gifts, toys, and books for every age and style.

**Store Hours:**

**Sunday:** 10:00am – 2:00pm **Monday:** 10:00am – 4:00pm **Tuesday – Thursday:** 10:00am – 8:00pm **Friday – Saturday:** 9:00am – 8:00pm

### Pizza Shack

Craving a quick, crowd-pleasing meal after a day of play? Swing by the Basswood Pizza Shack for hot, handmade pies loaded with fresh ingredients and classic toppings like pepperoni or veggie. **Store Hours:**

**Sunday:** CLOSED **Monday:** CLOSED **Tuesday – Saturday:**12:00pm – 8:00pm

 [Order Online](https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/basswood-resort-retail-platte-city?_ga-ft=aGwiKw.AA.AA.AA.AA.J8DGX6LDRnSlRnmKxJWSiQ..2.ivee_group__basswood_resort.)

![A display shelf with colorful shot glasses, a "Basswood Resort" cap, and various souvenirs, set in a gift shop environment with shelves of products in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-509-scaled.jpg)

![A counter in a snack shop displays hot nuts, candy, a cash register, a QR code sign, and a glass case with baked goods, with brick walls and bright lighting.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-510-scaled.jpg)

![A self-serve beverage and snack station with soda fountains, slushie machines, coffee dispensers, cups, and assorted snacks on a wooden counter against a tiled wall.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-513-scaled.jpg)

[![A fenced dog park area with green grass, a red fire hydrant, a tunnel with a ramp, a green trash bin, and a bench. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-351-scaled-r9ksokfp5c6rozxhi1oytwch9n4xjfp3kutedmkhv4.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-351-scaled.jpg)

[![A colorful playground with blue and green climbing structures and slides stands empty, surrounded by trees and greenery. Swings, benches, and picnic tables are also visible in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-376-scaled-r9ksp545boz2sf3g5amrcr4mc4b08rz6zp62xppu28.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-376-scaled.jpg)

[![A row of parked golf carts with beige seats and white exteriors lined up on a paved area, surrounded by green trees in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-380-scaled-r9kspm18qpm8leevehy1lmux11zm3bud20wtkp0qy8.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-380-scaled.jpg)

[![Several rusty horseshoes with traces of paint are hanging on the edge of a weathered wooden plank outdoors, with green grass visible in the background.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-386-scaled-r9ksq12ns26tr5t0yog2pj2aj7xhihi2g3cl94eg6o.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-386-scaled.jpg)

[![A ladder golf game setup on green grass, with bolas hanging on the middle rung and a scoreboard in the background. The focus is on the ladder, with another ladder blurred in the foreground.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-399-scaled-r9ksqg42terewx76iuy3tf9o1dvcxn5ru5scxjs5f4.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-399-scaled.jpg)

[![A dirt hiking trail leads into a dense, green forest, with a white sign labeled "Hiking Trail" posted beside the entrance path.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-430-scaled-r9ksqx168fekpwils29e2azyqbjys70xwhj3kj32b4.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-430-scaled.jpg)

[![A small grassy area bordered by wooden beams with a sign reading "Free Site," surrounded by trees and a dirt path under a bright, partly cloudy sky.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-454-scaled-r9ksrfty144b63raqadxg696m0zb253kn2kt62b6uo.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-454-scaled.jpg)

[![A calm lake reflects green trees and a few houses on its far shore under a cloudy sky, with large tree branches framing the image on the right.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-456-scaled-r9ksrymptsu1mazzoiigu1iehqenc367dnmirljbe8.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-456-scaled.jpg)

[![A blue disc golf basket stands on a grassy field surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-458-scaled-r9ksselz1zfx3ocs37f4ifh8la7vyxxn3uprxavmgg.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-458-scaled.jpg)

[![Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by blue lounge chairs, a shaded seating area, and a green building decorated with patriotic banners in the background, with trees and a fence enclosing the area.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-459-scaled-r9ksswgwnu4d89mu6x51bsyzvlrv16wjib401k5568.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-459-scaled.jpg)

[![An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by blue and white lounge chairs, with a blue building and changing rooms in the background, and green trees lining the area. The pool deck is wet and empty.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-461-scaled-r9kstcg5w0q8pmzmlm1p06xtz5l3o1nz8i7979hg8g.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-461-scaled.jpg)

[![A clean laundry room with multiple white washers and dryers along two walls, folding tables, plastic chairs, pale green walls, and light blue and white tiled flooring under fluorescent lights.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-487-scaled-r9ksttd9b1deimb1utcz92o4o39pilj5atxzu8sd4g.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-487-scaled.jpg)

[![A clean, empty laundromat room with washing machines on the left, stacked dryers on the right, plastic chairs, a folding table, and pale green walls with fluorescent ceiling lighting.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-489-scaled-r9ksu8eocdxzodp7ezv0cyvi697kxr6uowdrio62cw.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-489-scaled.jpg)

[![Two red doors labeled "Bathhouse" are set in a gray metal building with white trim. Signs indicate men's and women's restrooms. Potted plants decorate the concrete walkway in front.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-491-scaled-r9ksung3dqiku53cz6d1gv2vof5gcwuk2ytj73jrlc.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-491-scaled.jpg)

[![A clean, white restroom with wooden countertops, sinks, mirrors, and partially open shower stalls with curtains in the background. The floor is tiled, and fluorescent lights are on the ceiling.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-492-scaled-r9ksv0lu1f0lcok8uc1tfrrbztclcoassrybwz0968.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-492-scaled.jpg)

[![A clean public restroom with multiple white stalls, beige tiled walls, and a urinal visible on the right side; fluorescent ceiling lights illuminate the space.](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BRV-493-scaled-r9ksvfn92rl6ifyeeijujnyphzagrtyi6ue3ledyeo.jpg)](https://basswoodresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BRV-493-scaled.jpg)

### Frequently Asked Questions

 Do I need a fishing license?

No fishing license is required for catch-and-release fishing. Registered guests can fish for free, and day passes are available for visitors.

 What are the pool hours?

The pool is open daily during the season and closes at 9:00 PM. Hours may vary due to inclement weather or other special circumstances.

 What time do amenities close for children?

All amenities, including the Playground, Gaga Ball Pit, Basketball Court, Bounce Pillow, Pickleball Courts, Horseshoes, Tetherball, Shuffleboard Courts, and other common areas, close at 10:00 PM and remain closed until 7:00 AM, which is our designated quiet time.

 Can non-guests purchase a day pass?

Yes! Visitors are welcome at Basswood Resort. All visitors must register at our country store/office, pay the applicable day-use fees, and depart by 10:00 PM.

 Do you offer golf cart rentals?

Golf cart rentals are available for $70 per day on weekends and $55 per day during the week.

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