Gravel sites, asphalt internal roads, and full hookups up to 50 amps define the setup at Cahokia RV Parque, an urban RV park on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, roughly 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Sites include picnic tables on concrete patios, fire rings, and electric, water, and sewer connections positioned near the front of each site. The park accepts rigs up to 55 feet, and multiple reviewers report backing in 33- to 38-foot trailers without significant trouble, though tight spacing between sites means maneuvering can require coordination with neighbors or staff.
Noise is a consistent factor here. Reviewers note road traffic from the adjacent highway, and at least one camper reported loud disturbances in the early morning hours from what sounded like trash collection. There is also an airport in the area. Staff responsiveness draws consistent praise across reviews, and Roger G. sums up the facilities simply: "Facilities are clean and orderly." The bathrooms and showers receive frequent positive mentions for cleanliness, and the grounds are well-maintained overall.
The on-site Sawmill BBQ restaurant comes up repeatedly as a genuine draw, with park customers reportedly receiving a discount. There is also a pool, a playground, and laundry on site. Cell coverage runs moderate, with AT&T and Verizon both usable, though one reviewer clocked AT&T upload speeds at just 3.35 Mbps. The park's WiFi has been reported as inconsistently accessible. For grocery runs or stocking up, plan ahead: reviewers note there is little retail within easy walking distance, with only a few gas stations nearby.
After-hours check-in is available via a clearly marked board with a site map, which several campers single out as genuinely useful for late arrivals. The park also provides shuttle access to St. Louis attractions. Reservations are available online, and the website is reported to be current. Campers looking for campgrounds near St. Louis will find this one well-positioned as a base for visiting the Gateway Arch and other Missouri-side destinations. Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park is another Illinois-side option a few miles to the north.
Cahokia RV Parque works best as a functional urban stopover rather than a destination in itself. If the proximity to St. Louis and the on-site amenities match what you need, it's a straightforward place to land.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCahokia RV Parque is located in Illinois near Columbia
Directions
From jct I-255 (exit 13) & Hwy 157: Go 2 mi W on Hwy 157, then 500 feet N on Hwy 3.
Address
4060 Mississippi Ave
Cahokia, IL 62206
Coordinates
38.57327203 N
90.187361 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/21/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/21/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/21/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 6 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 21 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 30 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 57 min from Jefferson City, MO
