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Quiet and very clean
This campground is very well taken care of. The kids had plenty of things to do to stay busy and entertained outside.
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Camping near Edwardsville, Illinois sits at the crossroads of urban convenience and natural recreation, with several established campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. The area includes a mix of private RV parks, state park campgrounds, and military facilities like Scott AFB FamCamp in nearby Belleville. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA and Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground provide the closest developed camping options, while Cahokia RV Parque offers convenient access to St. Louis attractions across the Mississippi River. As one camper noted, "There are few campgrounds with full hook-ups in the Edwardsville area," making advance reservations advisable during peak seasons.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with the majority open from April through October. Horseshoe Lake State Park maintains a May to September season, while the St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA operates from late March through early November. MGM Campground offers year-round availability for those needing winter camping options. Summer temperatures typically range from 80-95°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions. The area experiences occasional flooding, particularly in low-lying campgrounds near the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, with most campgrounds reporting 2-3 bars of service on major carriers.
RV-focused facilities dominate the camping landscape around Edwardsville, with most offering electric hookups, water connections, and dump stations. Many campgrounds accommodate big rigs with pull-through sites and 50-amp service. Tent camping is more limited but available at Horseshoe Lake State Park and MGM Campground. Visitors seeking a more natural experience can find cabins at Cahokia RV Parque and the St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA. According to reviews, urban noise is common at many sites, with one camper reporting, "Trains pass two blocks away several times nightly, but after the first night you won't notice." For those seeking quieter surroundings, the state park options generally provide more buffer from urban sounds.
Best Campgrounds near Edwardsville (74)
1. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA
"Conveniently located just outside of St Louis. We camped here for a trip to the city for St Louis cardinals game and zoo. My kids loved the jumping pillow at the park."
"It's not in the prettiest location, very industrial and the train tracks run close. First night one came through blowing its horns around 5am."
2. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
"Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."
"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."
3. Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park
"Very clean and secure overnight park just outside of STL. Phenomenal views of downtown and the arch, and fairly easy access to I-55/64/70."
"Close to the arch, that’s why we chose this place to stay overnight."
from $65 / night
Check Availability4. Cahokia RV Parque
"It's a centrally located campground in the Metro St. Louis area. It's close to interstates and it's a short drive across the river to Missouri attractions."
"I compared the park to two others near St. Louis on the Illinois side and found this one to be the most pleasant. Most of the sites are sunny, but some have shade."
5. MGM Campground
"Nice little lake(catch and release I believe). Surrounded by nature, lots of grass and trees, great for dog owners. Spacious spots."
6. Town and Country Lakes
"It’s a beautiful place with good people but could definitely use some updating on the playground, signage, and drive."
7. Love's RV Hookup-Hamel IL 578
8. Scott AFB FamCamp
"You are on the entire opposite side of the base, away from everything, absolutely everything.."
"GREAT location for camping, especially if you run out of items and need to get something close by. Very natural, and amazing views and the feel is spectacular."
9. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
"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."
"All hookups were conveniently located. Shower house and restrooms were clean and well maintained/cleaned every day. Had a lakefront site but didn’t get to fish this time."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability10. Countryside Escape
from $15 - $16 / night
Drive Time
- 26 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 3 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 41 min from Decatur, IL
- 1 hr 56 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
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Recent Reviews near Edwardsville, IL
445 Reviews of 74 Edwardsville Campgrounds
Maddie E.
ScoutSt. Louis NE-Granite City KOA
Its fine 🤷🏼♀️
Its fine. Nothing snazzy. Its in more of an industrial area so its kind of loud with the trains going by and whatnot. Mostly an RV site. 9 tent sites (first come first serve on spot) and a handful of cabins.
Patrick L.
GuideHorseshoe Lake State Park Campground
Today 8/8/2026 camping area is closed for construction.
Camping area is closed until further notice. Construction
MickandKarla W.
LegendSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Our Recommended Campground for Visiting the St. Louis Area
This campground was easy to find, as both our GPS and the campground signs led us right to the city park and campground entrance. Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m., but we called ahead and were graciously allowed to arrive an hour early. We checked in and proceeded to back-in Site 426 with full hookups. As the last site in the campground, the curve in the road made for an exceptionally easy back-in. The concrete pad easily accommodated our 40-foot toy hauler and F-450, with utilities conveniently located near the center of the site and no issues connecting two sewer hoses. Water pressure was adequate, and the 50-amp electric performed flawlessly. The campground's four loops have mostly younger trees, so satellite reception should not be a problem in most sites. Although we brought our Starlink, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet instead, averaging 217 Mbps download and 21.5 Mbps upload. The campground information sheet mentioned Wi-Fi, but we never saw a network to join and didn't inquire further since our internet worked well. We received three bars on Verizon and two bars on T-Mobile. The campground has a nice fenced dog park that's large enough to actually throw a ball, plus a paved walking and biking trail that circles the lake. The office also sells ice and firewood, and the dump station is located behind the office. Many sites offer lake views, and the RV sites are generally well spaced. We noticed Loop 100 has all concrete pads, the first two rows of Loop 200 are concrete with the remaining sites primarily gravel except for some end sites, Loop 300 is reserved for primitive camping and tents, and Loop 400 has a mix of concrete and gravel sites. The center rows of the RV loops are pull-throughs. One thing to be aware of is that the campground has begun charging short-term campers for electricity. We weren't informed about it during check-in, although our traveling companions were shown how to monitor their usage online. The information sheet we received only referenced weekly and monthly electric charges. Even with hot weather and occasionally running three air conditioners during our three-day stay, our electric charge was only about $14. We departed without stopping at the office and received a checkout email about an hour after the noon checkout time. The St. Louis area is our home base, and in our opinion, this is the best RV park in the area and the one we most often recommend to our RV friends.
Kalo O.TravelerKlondike Park
Outdoor Family Fun
My family and I really enjoyed being at Klondike Park Camping. I can't really find anything I didn't like about this place. The camp sites were clean and well maintained, there are bathrooms not to far to get to and a camp kitchen where you can do dishes and cook if needed. I love the off grid feeling of being in the outdoors but when you have children it is nice knowing you have these luxurious not far from your camp site. I also love how easy it is to navigate around Klondike. I never got lost once I figured out the layout. My family and I can't wait until our next adventure at Klondike and we stayed at site 25 if anyone is wondering about the perfect site to camp.
Matthew M.TravelerScott AFB FamCamp
No frills
BL, the camp could use a Camp Host or Mayor. Stayed 1 night. We used the bathhouse and walked the grounds- so did a lot of other people; especially in the morning up to lunch. Quiet camp -Aircraft noise held off until 08:00 (bonus). Men’s shower side had great water pressure and temp- water fixtures were dated, dirty and temperamental (2 shower heads-1 working) also, cozy up to your multi-legged friends (spider webs and bugs were in competition for our shower space), Laundry is $1.50/wash&dry. I’ve stayed at a good many FamCamps: Lake Martin Rec -AL Uchee Creek-GA Destin Army Inf CTR-FL Robins AFB FamCamp-GA Round Pond -NY Kings Creek-VA Ellsworth AFB-SD Blue Angel Rec-FL Anniston Army Depot-AL Sigsbee-FL That’s my starter list! So, I’d like to see this one level up. It’s in a good area (we come through every couple years) and I think it could get a few more interested in it, if it were managed just a little bit better.
Tammy S.GuideSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Great price for what you get!
Full hook up. Lovely lake. Great paved path. Sites are level. Landscaping is amazing. My only issue is no shade trees. Where else are you getting full hook up with all of these activities for this price?
Andrew S.GuideDr. Edmond Babler State Park
Great location, no privacy.
The location to St. Louis is great, and the utility hookups for RV were convenient, but there was ZERO privacy at the sites and hiking trail were extremely limited. Great coverage for Verizon and Starlink.
- WWilliam M.Traveler
Sherwood Forest
Great spot by lake
This place was amazing other than the humidity (mid july). Showed up and the hosts were super nice and helped me to my spot. They have lots of camper spots, most seemed like long term campers. I used a tent and had a great spot near the lake. No other tent campers around. They have a good open spot for tents that you just find a spot and set up. Campers seemed nice and we re quiet.
Guide to Edwardsville
Camping sites near Edwardsville, Illinois offer access to the confluence region where the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois Rivers meet. This strategic location places campers within a 45-minute drive of over a dozen established campgrounds, with summer humidity indexes regularly reaching 90-100% during July and August. Most campground access roads remain open year-round, though seasonal flooding can affect availability at lower elevation sites.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: 3-mile trail around lake: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park maintains a stocked lake where campers can fish while enjoying a paved walking path. "You can see all kinds of wildlife in and around the lake- deer, bald eagles, pelicans, ducks, snakes," notes Annie C., who visited the park multiple times.
Racing events: Friday night entertainment: The St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA sits near a local racetrack, providing unexpected evening entertainment. "During modified car racing season, Friday nights are roaring loud from the racetrack nearby," shares one reviewer, while another mentions, "Pretty nice campground, but is near a racetrack. Loud engine noises can be heard past 10pm."
Archery range: family activities: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers diverse recreation options beyond standard camping. "There is an archery range. They rent out peddle boats, bikes and peddle cars/buggies as well. We rented a peddle buggy. Those are a lot harder to get moving then they look. Awesome workout for the whole family!" writes Barbie B.
What campers like
Affordable primitive camping: $8 nightly rate: Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground offers budget-friendly camping options within 20 minutes of Edwardsville. "Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$," reports Helge Vandel J.
BBQ restaurant on premises: Cahokia RV Parque features an on-site dining option that receives consistently positive reviews. "Do NOT miss the BBQ place in the parking lot... fantastic food and a 10% discount for park customers," writes Lee T., while another camper notes, "There was after hours check in! But also a so friendly staff in the office. Beautiful coded bathrooms with showers."
Urban camping with full amenities: St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA provides creature comforts in an industrial setting. "We stayed in a tent spot... Had shade and a nice concrete pad to park on. Good clean power. Clean bathrooms and pool looked like it was taken care of. Tent spots have Charcoal grills, table and benches, and a nice metal cover to sit under if it rains," shares Peter H.
What you should know
Industrial setting affects ambiance: Several campgrounds near Edwardsville sit in commercial areas. At St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA, one camper reported, "A run down KOA. Sites are mostly level. Nice staff. Appears cabins are going through some refurbishing efforts. In the middle of a commercial area."
Noise considerations vary by location: Train activity affects multiple camping locations. "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," notes Jessica N. about Cahokia RV Parque.
Security measures in place: Several campgrounds implement security features. At Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park, "Security rolled through frequently. Your gate code can be used for the pool and gym at the casino in addition to the bathroom and laundry area," notes Robert F., while another reviewer appreciated that the park "is not staffed, you get a gate code in your email to access the park."
Tips for camping with families
Look for bounce pads and pools: The St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA offers family-friendly amenities. "The pool, playground and bouncepad were nice and there was no road noise, however, a train honked early in the morning," reports Stephanie S., adding "bathrooms were good but the bathroom entrance was hidden and it made me wary about the kids going alone."
Consider playground accessibility: Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park offers urban camping with limited play areas. "Small areas of grass and trees with a dog walking area around the perimeter. Small play area for kids. Clean restroom/showers, but only a few of them," shares one camper.
Weather planning essential: Park staff often provide weather updates during severe conditions. At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, "There was some rough springtime weather expected one day. A park ranger went around to every site and notified every camper of where the shelters were (the restrooms/showers) and gave out a flyer about the specific weather forecast!"
Tips from RVers
Utility layout considerations: Check hookup placement before setting up. At Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park, "Utilities are set up weird on all sites - Water and electric are at the very rear of the site by the sewer, so you will need a decent sized hose to reach if your water intake is in the front of your camper."
Water pressure varies dramatically: Be prepared for strong water pressure at certain campgrounds. One RVer at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park noted, "The site I was in had full hook ups. The water pressure was so strong that I could barely open the water pump!"
Long-term stay benefits: Some campgrounds offer extended-stay perks. At Scott AFB FamCamp, "One couple I talked to was camping long term and they got a free membership to the St Peter's RecPlex recreation center with their long term spot (they said something about having to book a least a month out to get this perk)."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Edwardsville, IL?
Which is the most popular campground near Edwardsville, IL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Edwardsville, IL is St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA with a 3.5-star rating from 14 reviews.
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