Tent Camping near St. Louis, MO: 44 Best Places to Camp (2024)

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Best Tent Camping Sites Near St. Louis, MO (44)

  1. 1.St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park22 Reviews63 Photos96 SavesSt. Charles, Missouri
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $60 / night

  2. 2.Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground27 Reviews64 Photos135 SavesWildwood, Missouri
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  3. 3.St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA12 Reviews5 Photos36 SavesGranite City, Illinois

    This is the KOA closest to St. Louis attractions! Set up camp on Old Route 66, just 12 miles from downtown. See the soaring Gateway Arch. Walk or bike across the Historic Route 66 Chain of Rocks Bridge. Whether you want to cheer on a pro team, shop until you drop or try your luck at casinos, St. Louis has it all! Visit Cahokia Mounds and Lewis & Clark state historical sites, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the unique City Museum. At the campground, you can swim, romp on the playground or play horseshoes. Kids love the free Jumping Pillow. Sorry, but NO CAMPFIRES are allowed due to county ordinances. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru 75 feet. Your hosts: the Cuvar family and friends.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  4. 4.Sundermeier RV Park12 Reviews13 Photos48 SavesEarth City, Missouri
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $56 - $61 / night

  5. 5.Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground9 Reviews12 Photos90 SavesCollinsville, Illinois

    Horseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro East for visitors from throughout the region, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities on 2,960 acres.

    Horseshoe Lake State Park accommodates 26 tent or trailer campsites. A sanitary dump station, pit toilets, and hydrants are conveniently located. The campground is open from May 1 - Sept 30. Campers can stay a maximum of 7 days in a 30-day period. We do not take reservations for camping. Although, group camping reservations are accepted through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  6. 6.Cuivre River State Park Campground39 Reviews76 Photos216 SavesTroy, Missouri

    Cuivre River State Park is one of the state’s largest and most rugged parks! Cuivre River State Park lends a wilder, Ozarkian flavor to the otherwise predominately agricultural landscape of northern Missouri. Although not far from St. Louis, the park is a nature lover’s paradise. It is an outdoor delight to stroll through the park in the spring when flowering dogwood is in bloom or in the fall when the trees are ablaze with autumn colors.

    The park is perfect whether you want to enjoy an afternoon visit or spend a few days. Both primitive and modern campsites are available, and Lake Lincoln offers swimming, boating and fishing. The park’s wild and natural areas provide hiking, backpacking, photography and wildlife observation activities. There is also an equestrian trail with a campground for overnight stays.

    Cuivre River State Park offers reservable basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites, an equestrian campground, three organized group camps and a special-use camping area. Try one of the park's family campsites for a little extra space or a platform tent site for a unique camping experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $38 / night

  7. 7.Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags12 Reviews9 Photos41 SavesEureka, Missouri
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  8. 8.Beyond the Trail RV Park10 Reviews24 Photos37 SavesDefiance, Missouri

    Beyond the Trail RV Park offers many sought after amenities to help make your stay with us more enjoyable. We have regular and pull through RV sites with electricity, water and sewer, as well as tent camping options. Our campground is well lit and offers pet friendly walking areas, trash facilities and bathrooms/showers. Wifi is available for those who work on the go, as well as those who need to plan their schedule for the rest of the trip. We also offer a large pavilion if your group needs a place to meet.\

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $58 / night

  9. 9.Robertsville State Park Campground13 Reviews30 Photos107 SavesRobertsville, Missouri
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  10. 10.Greensfelder County Park7 Reviews32 Photos48 SavesEureka, Missouri

    Laying at the foothills of the gently rolling Ozark mountain range, Greensfelder Park features lovely shaded trails and spectacular views, horse boarding, equestrian and group camping, hayrides, trails, nature learning center, picnic sites and shelters, playground and trim orienteering course.

    The area was donated to St. Louis County in 1963 by the Trustees of the St. Louis Regional Planning and Construction Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1939 by A. P. Greensfelder, civic leader.

    This is primarily an equestrian campground. There is a tie horse stall located behind the restroom that is lighted and will hold approximately 30 horses. A round pen is also available for horse turn out. Two trail heads are at opposite ends of the campground, with connectors to additional trails.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

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Pet-friendly camping near St. Louis

St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park22 Reviews63 Photos96 Saves
St. Charles, Missouri
  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service

$35 - $60 / night

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground27 Reviews64 Photos135 Saves
Wildwood, Missouri
  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service
St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA12 Reviews5 Photos36 Saves
Granite City, Illinois

This is the KOA closest to St. Louis attractions! Set up camp on Old Route 66, just 12 miles from downtown. See the soaring Gateway Arch. Walk or bike across the Historic Route 66 Chain of Rocks Bridge. Whether you want to cheer on a pro team, shop until you drop or try your luck at casinos, St. Louis has it all! Visit Cahokia Mounds and Lewis & Clark state historical sites, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the unique City Museum. At the campground, you can swim, romp on the playground or play horseshoes. Kids love the free Jumping Pillow. Sorry, but NO CAMPFIRES are allowed due to county ordinances. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru 75 feet. Your hosts: the Cuvar family and friends.

  • Pets
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
Sundermeier RV Park12 Reviews13 Photos48 Saves
Earth City, Missouri
  • Pets
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable

$56 - $61 / night

Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground9 Reviews12 Photos90 Saves
Collinsville, Illinois

Horseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro East for visitors from throughout the region, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities on 2,960 acres.

Horseshoe Lake State Park accommodates 26 tent or trailer campsites. A sanitary dump station, pit toilets, and hydrants are conveniently located. The campground is open from May 1 - Sept 30. Campers can stay a maximum of 7 days in a 30-day period. We do not take reservations for camping. Although, group camping reservations are accepted through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service
Cuivre River State Park Campground39 Reviews76 Photos216 Saves
Troy, Missouri

Cuivre River State Park is one of the state’s largest and most rugged parks! Cuivre River State Park lends a wilder, Ozarkian flavor to the otherwise predominately agricultural landscape of northern Missouri. Although not far from St. Louis, the park is a nature lover’s paradise. It is an outdoor delight to stroll through the park in the spring when flowering dogwood is in bloom or in the fall when the trees are ablaze with autumn colors.

The park is perfect whether you want to enjoy an afternoon visit or spend a few days. Both primitive and modern campsites are available, and Lake Lincoln offers swimming, boating and fishing. The park’s wild and natural areas provide hiking, backpacking, photography and wildlife observation activities. There is also an equestrian trail with a campground for overnight stays.

Cuivre River State Park offers reservable basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites, an equestrian campground, three organized group camps and a special-use camping area. Try one of the park's family campsites for a little extra space or a platform tent site for a unique camping experience.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service

$15 - $38 / night

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