Best Glamping near Columbia, IL

St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags house upscale glamping accommodations within a short drive of Columbia, Illinois. The KOA features comfortable yurts with electricity and climate control, while Jellystone offers deluxe glamping cabins with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Both locations provide amenities far beyond traditional camping, including comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. One guest shared, "The sites were clean and level. Nice and level. All hookups were conveniently located. Shower house and restrooms were clean and well maintained/cleaned every day." St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park also offers luxury outdoor stays with glamping cabins that include air conditioning, comfortable furnishings, and scenic lake views.

Hiking trails, water recreation, and wildlife viewing opportunities surround these glamping destinations, with St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park featuring a 3-mile paved trail around its scenic lake where visitors can spot deer, bald eagles, and pelicans. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park's yurts provide a perfect base for exploring the park's extensive trail system and attending ranger-led interpretive programs. According to a camper, "The park is beautiful with plenty to do and see. Don't get me wrong, this trail is rated as rugged, and they aren't joking around with that." Most glamping accommodations remain open from spring through fall, with some locations like St. Louis West KOA operating year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended for these premium accommodations, especially during summer weekends and holidays when luxury outdoor stays are in highest demand.

Best Glamping Sites Near Columbia, Illinois (21)

    1. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    30 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 257-3018

    "Close to all the St Louis attractions as well as practically across the street from Six Flags. There is a pool and store on site."

    "They have a dog park, rv hookup sites, electric tent sites and primitive sites. We stayed at a primitive tent site with both dogs."

    2. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Collinsville, IL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 931-0270

    "Horseshoe Lake is one of my most visited parks and most favorite park in the STL and surrounding areas. First off absolutely beautiful land and peace is easily achieved."

    "Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."

    3. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA

    13 Reviews
    Granite City, IL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 931-5160

    "When you first pull down the road you’ll be worried you’re going to end up in the train yard, but the campground is hidden and actually really quiet and secluded."

    "Laundry worked good. Pizza was good. Pet runs clean and in good shape. Good air signal for tv."

    4. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Wildwood, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 458-3813

    "Babler State Park Wildwood, MO

    💰 $12-$21/night

    🗓 Feb 19-21, 2022

    Site 48 ⚡️💧

    🦮 Pets Welcome (on leash at all times)

    ➕Concrete Pads, Quiet, Close to Interstate 40, Paved Roads, Easy to Access"

    "There are miles of hiking and biking trails right outside your doorstep and plenty of woods to explore. "

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags

    13 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 938-5925

    "We stayed here last minute for Labor Day Weekend and the staff were great with finding us a good tent site available."

    "Good breakfast and nice store. Really enjoyed our trip bundled with a Six Flags trip."

    6. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

    26 Reviews
    St. Charles, MO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 387-5253

    $35 - $60 / night

    "The nicest spots are the ones by the lake, with only one neighbor and a better view of the lake. The staff are kind and helpful. Water and electric worked fine."

    "I've been to 370 Lakeside Park many times to walk around the huge lake and to hear concerts in the summer, but I had never camped there. Still haven't. I'll explain."

    7. Scott AFB FamCamp

    4 Reviews
    Mascoutah, IL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 256-2067

    "You are on the entire opposite side of the base, away from everything, absolutely everything.."

    "The nearby lake is scenic and peaceful. The campground has occasional airplane noise but it's not bad for a Air Base."

    8. Greensfelder County Park

    8 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (314) 615-4386

    "Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill."

    "The park is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike."

    9. Washington State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cadet, MO
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 586-5768

    "The electrics sites are closer to the river, the tent sites are more private in trees in a separate area.

    Yay: Rent a canoe/kayak/tube to enjoy the river (on site!)."

    "The campgrounds are a bit rocky like, but each has a picnic table and fire pit, and they sit on the hills of a beautiful Missouri pineforest."

    10. Hawn State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    Farmington, MO
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 883-3603

    $12 - $25 / night

    "There is a main loop of campgrounds all facing one another (e.g. little to no privacy) with electric hookups and reservations allowed (these fill FAST) then there are a few primitive walk up sites for"

    "Then you walk to the beginning of the Whispering Pines trail and see the creek flowing, and know this place is going to be worth it."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Columbia, IL is St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.

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