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ScoutCuivre River State Park Campground
Ugh
This is one of the worst state parks I’ve ever visited. The sites are small no water or electricity. Takes 15 minutes from civilization to get there.
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Several campgrounds within driving distance of Kampsville, Illinois provide cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. McCully Heritage Project in Kampsville offers basic cabin accommodations with access to shared facilities including showers and toilets. Two Rivers Marina and Campground in Rockport features cabins with electrical hookups, drinking water, and picnic tables. Buena Vista Farms Campground in Chapin provides modern, clean cabins overlooking a pond, with one visitor noting, "Cabins were modern and clean overlooking the pond. They offer kayaks, canoes, and peddle boats free to campers." Most cabins include fire rings, picnic tables, and access to communal bathhouses with clean shower facilities.
Rustic and deluxe cabin options are available throughout the region, with sizes accommodating couples to large families. The St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA offers furnished cabins that are currently undergoing refurbishment, according to recent visitor reviews. Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations including Beaver Dam State Park Campground and Siloam Springs State Park Campground, though policies vary by location. Crazy Horse Campground in Ashland maintains family-friendly cabin accommodations with regular weekend activities. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and holiday weekends, with many locations offering online booking systems. Most campgrounds operate seasonally, typically from April through October, though some like Buena Vista Farms remain open year-round.
Cabin amenities vary significantly between locations, with most providing beds without linens. Visitors should bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire rings with cooking grates to cabins with small refrigerators and microwaves. Basic cooking utensils, pots, and pans are rarely provided, so guests should pack these items. While some campgrounds have on-site stores selling firewood, ice, and basic provisions, the nearest full grocery stores are typically found in larger towns 10-15 minutes away. Campers staying at Beaver Dam State Park should note that "Walmart is about ten minutes away if you need groceries," as mentioned by one reviewer.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Kampsville (14)
1. McCully Heritage Project
"Super inexpensive for the space that you get. Free firewood. We have only stayed at the largest site as it has good fishing and a place for us to launch our paddleboards and kayaks."
"We had a picnic and the kids got to play on the playground equipment."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $100 / night
2. Cuivre River State Park Campground
"Fire rings with attached rebar grills on a bricked square. Picnic table and lantern post. Small playground near the check in station/camp store. The store is small but will have what you need."
"Water and restrooms where still closed until the 15th of April, except a outhouse across from the playground on the right as you enter."
94 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 - $36 / night
3. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $60 / night
4. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes
"The activities are not all day, so plan on some campside entertainment before 10am and after 6pm. Lake blow ups are included in price, but you must have a life vest. Bring your own to save money."
5. Two Rivers Marina Llc
"Pads are level the store is stocked with whatever you might forget. Great rates. The shower house is wonderful."
6. Two Rivers Marina and Campground
"Great bath house and laundry. Pool available for use. I can't say enough good about the staff and boaters here. They have made me feel like family for the entirety of my stay."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 / night
7. Beaver Dam State Park Campground
"All sites are shaded and mostly level with pull-thru or back-in parking. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a grate over it."
"Clean bathrooms and shower. Nice big common areas. A nice big lake for fishing. It’s a real pretty place to just get away for a weekend or so."
8. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA
"We had tram tickets for the arch so we needed a shore power hookup for run the AC for our dog. This was a good spot for that. Some grass and shade, a pool and a playground for the kids."
"Had shade and a nice concrete pad to park on. Good clean power. Clean bathrooms and pool looked like it was taken care of."
9. Buena Vista Farms Campground
"We rented two cabins for the weekend and loved the place. Cabins were modern and clean overlooking the pond. They offer kayaks, canoes, and peddle boats free to campers."
"The wifi isn’t strong enough to reach back to where we were but that was okay, I guess we didn’t need to watch tv anyways."
Check Availabilityfrom $46 - $121 / night
10. Beyond the Trail RV Park
"Easy to book online even the day of. Choose your spot ahead of time and pull in, easy as that! There are RV & tent sites, bathrooms with hot showers."
"This is just a great park. It is located in a sleepy little winery town. It is just a few minutes from the main part of town with multiple beautiful wineries within a few miles."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $58 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 19 min from St. Louis, MO
- 2 hrs 9 min from Columbia, MO
- 2 hrs 18 min from Jefferson City, MO
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Cabin Reviews near Kampsville, IL
151 Reviews of 14 Kampsville Campgrounds
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Dennis E.
TravelerSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Nice trails, OK campground
Trails in the area re nice but facilities for this many sites are limited. Sites are close to each other.
- SSteve E.Scout
Cuivre River State Park Campground
Cuivre river state park
Traveling for the first time with our two Bangal cats. Easy to get to from stl area. Clean bathrooms.
- MMikayla E.Traveler
St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
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.
Jeff S.ScoutCuivre River State Park Campground
Nice place for an overnight
Secluded state park but a little hard to get to when pulling a 34 foot fifth wheel. Lots of ups and downs on the road. Love the fact that you are absolutely in the hills of Troy MO with nothing else around you. We stayed during the week the end of August and there were hardly anyone else here. Very quiet. No road noise whatsoever. You felt very much in the woods.
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.
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.
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?
- MMaggie C.Legend
The Meadow Campground & Coffee House
Nice campground on
Appears to be popular with the locals. Staff are super friendly and campground easily navigatable. It is right on the Salt River so lots of people had their kayaks. We were there for just one night stopover, site 4, which is super cheap because hookups are far. They weren’t kidding about that, you will need an extension for everything. Cons: right of the hwy so there is that noise if it bothers you. AC will easily drown it out. Pros: nice layout, on the river, great staff
Guide to Kampsville
Cabin accommodations in western Illinois provide comfortable camping options throughout the region surrounding Kampsville. Nestled along the Illinois River, Kampsville sits at approximately 446 feet above sea level in a landscape characterized by forested river valleys and rolling hills. Seasonal conditions vary dramatically, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing, making cabin rentals a practical choice for year-round visitors seeking shelter from the elements.
What to do
Fishing at multiple ponds: Crazy Horse Campground offers catch-and-release fishing in two well-maintained ponds. "Catch and release fishing, small beach area with volleyball. Sites are small but clean," notes visitor Sarah S.
Boating and water recreation: Visitors to St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park can enjoy various watercraft options. "The park/campground rents paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes in addition to different kinds of bikes. There is a walking trail around the lake (4+ miles)," shares Mats.
Hiking trail exploration: The terrain around Kampsville features diverse trail systems through hardwood forests. "McCully Heritage Project has nice trails. Trails have a map but need a little more marking on newer sections. Very well maintained. Neat look out points," according to Alicia B.
What campers like
Quiet natural settings: Campers frequently mention the peaceful atmosphere at Siloam Springs State Park Campground. "Nice quiet CG. Small lake and good fishing," writes Lucas T. The campground maintains an atmosphere conducive to relaxation, with spacious sites separated from high-traffic areas.
Weekend activities and entertainment: Regular scheduled events draw repeat visitors to cabin camping locations. At Crazy Horse Campground, "Every weekend has an event. Bluegrass to crafts," according to Leanne B. These organized activities provide structured entertainment beyond standard outdoor recreation.
Lake views and water access: Cabins with views of water features rank highly among visitor preferences. "The sites by the lake are great to walk around, about a 3 mile walk or bike on a paved trail. You can see all kinds of wildlife in and around the lake- deer, bald eagles, pelicans, ducks, snakes," notes Annie C. about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
What you should know
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Cabin renters should research shower and bathroom access before booking. "The women's bathroom near T3 didn't have toilet paper the entire three days we stayed there. I drove to other restrooms while we stayed there," reports Elle H. about Beaver Dam State Park Campground.
Cellular coverage gaps: Mobile phone service can be unreliable in rural areas around Kampsville. "No Verizon wireless service here or anywhere for about a 45 mile radius," warns Sarah S. about Crazy Horse Campground, making advance planning essential.
Limited shade at newer facilities: Several recently developed campgrounds lack mature tree cover. At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, "The grounds are clean and pleasant, if a bit sparse with little shade. This will change over the subsequent years, however, as there are many relatively newly planted trees," explains Suzie S.
Grocery access: Most cabin locations lack on-site grocery stores. "Walmart is about ten minutes away if you need groceries," confirms a reviewer about Beaver Dam State Park Campground, making advance shopping advisable.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly water activities: Buena Vista Farms Campground offers complimentary watercraft for young visitors. "They offer kayaks, canoes, and peddle boats free to campers. There is an open cabin with games, books, and WiFi. Basketball court, play area, and outdoor games," reports Sarah S.
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain play structures for children. "The kids got to play on the playground equipment," shares Leo S. about facilities at McCully Heritage Project, providing entertainment options beyond hiking and water activities.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Scheduled times for wildlife observation keep children engaged. "We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!" reports Maria E. about Cuivre River State Park Campground, highlighting unexpected nature encounters.
Tips from RVers
Site selection importance: Campground layout significantly impacts the camping experience. At Cuivre River State Park Campground, "Campground is quiet and has big campsites. The campground is close to Lincoln Lake for kayaking," advises Cody S., noting the benefits of specific site locations.
Leveling considerations: RV owners should prepare for various site conditions. "Level packed gravel sites. We have a 40' class A. Plenty of pull thru sites. Back in sites are great too," notes Leanne B. about Crazy Horse Campground, providing valuable information for large rig navigation.
Seasonal access limitations: Weather impacts facility availability throughout the year. Visitor Kyle R. notes about Cuivre River, "Great well maintained state park right outside of St Louis. Park has an awesome trail system around the lake, and it looks like you can rent canoes/kayaks in the summer (was not open in the winter)."
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