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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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Pere Marquette State Park and Yogi Bears Jellystone Park house upscale glamping accommodations near Kampsville, Illinois, with distinctive options including yurts and luxury canvas tents. Pere Marquette provides glamping guests with electrical hookups, picnic tables, and access to modern shower facilities, all within a natural setting of mature trees offering partial shade and privacy. "Spacious sites with plenty of room between campers," noted one visitor, creating an ideal balance of wilderness immersion with comfort. Jellystone Park offers family-oriented glamping with premium amenities including water and electric hookups, on-site market for essentials, and waste disposal services. Both locations maintain clean facilities with flush toilets and hot showers, while providing fire rings for evening gatherings. These accommodations blend natural beauty with convenience, offering comfortable beds, climate control options, and private spaces to relax.
The glamping experience extends beyond comfortable accommodations with numerous activities available directly from the sites. Hiking trails through Pere Marquette State Park lead to spectacular river overlooks and wildlife viewing opportunities, while Jellystone Park features a swimming lake with inflatable water attractions. According to a camper, "The lake blow-ups are included in the price, perfect for family fun." The Great River Road nearby offers scenic drives along the Mississippi River, with charming Grafton just minutes away for dining, wineries, and antique shopping. Winter visitors can observe bald eagles feeding at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer and weekends, with both locations open from spring through fall. Pere Marquette remains available year-round for those seeking winter glamping experiences.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Kampsville (11)
1. Cuivre River State Park Campground
"Given that we had to set up in/right after a rain, our tarp was sitting in grass and mud. I never knew how much I appreciated a designated gravel tent pad until then."
"This campground was a little tricky to find after dark, but was able to show up and set up camp at 9pm. Tons of available spaces in late September."
94 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 - $36 / night
2. Pere Marquette State Park Campground
"Good showers 10 dollar tenting fire pits and park benches at each site. Dump stations and there are flushing and pit toilets on site"
"Larger sites but no pull through sites. 2 Handicapped sites next to the restrooms/showers. Electric only in the RV sites, but water available to fill your tanks. Dump station in the park also."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $20 / 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. Great River Road Campground
5. 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."
6. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
"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. "
17 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 - $29 / night
7. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA
"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."
8. Waverly Lake City Park
"As far as I know there's no running water. There are portable toilets that are kept clean. There's also a 4 consecutive day per month limit."
"It one of just a few free campgrounds in the area but it got a lake im not sure how many camping spots but quit a fee from what I seen no showers but port-a-potties spears out"
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10. Crazy Horse Campground
"Fire pit. AT&T wireless service. Every weekend has an event. Bluegrass to crafts. Right outside of Jacksonville, Ashland, Virginia, and close enough to Springfield."
"It is family and pet friendly. The owners are fantastic, friendly and caring. They keep the grounds in great shape and always have fun activities to participate in."
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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Glamping Reviews near Kampsville, IL
165 Reviews of 11 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.
- JJohn S.Scout
Pere Marquette State Park Campground
Well Maintained
Good showers 10 dollar tenting fire pits and park benches at each site. Dump stations and there are flushing and pit toilets on site
- 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.
- MMichael T.Scout
Waverly Lake City Park
It's nice and quiet during the week
It one of just a few free campgrounds in the area but it got a lake im not sure how many camping spots but quit a fee from what I seen no showers but port-a-potties spears out
- 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.
Guide to Kampsville
Kampsville sits in western Illinois along the Illinois River, about 65 miles north of St. Louis. The area features limestone bluffs, hardwood forests, and river valleys with an elevation ranging from 420-680 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions around 60-75°F, making these seasons ideal for upscale outdoor accommodations in the region.
What to do
Wildlife viewing at Pere Marquette State Park: The park offers excellent bald eagle watching opportunities during winter months. "The hiking is worth the effort. The views from the bluffs are gorgeous," notes one visitor at Pere Marquette State Park Campground.
Fishing at Waverly Lake: This quiet local spot provides peaceful fishing with minimal crowds. "It's quiet and peaceful, however there's not much to do. As far as I know there's no running water. There are portable toilets that are kept clean," reports a camper who enjoyed the solitude at Waverly Lake.
Kayaking at Cuivre River State Park: Located about an hour's drive from Kampsville, this park offers kayak rentals and a scenic lake. "This campground has a lake you can rent kayaks for. They have a small store at the check in booth. It also has an accessible fishing dock that is covered," states a visitor at Cuivre River State Park Campground.
Bluegrass music events: Some regional campgrounds host regular music events throughout camping season. "Every weekend has an event. Bluegrass to crafts. Right outside of Jacksonville, Ashland, Virginia, and close enough to Springfield," shares a camper at Crazy Horse Campground.
What campers like
Wooded campsites with wildlife: Many campers appreciate the natural setting and animal encounters. "Campground is beautiful and very woodsy. We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!" reports a visitor at Cuivre River State Park Campground.
Lodge dining at Pere Marquette: The historic lodge restaurant serves notable meals. "The lodge has a restaurant and giant chess board!" mentions one camper, while another adds "The bonus is the fried chicken... the lodge has one of the best fried chicken dinners around on Sunday," according to a visitor at Pere Marquette State Park Campground.
Lake activities for families: Water features at campgrounds near Kampsville provide recreation options. "The 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)," shares a camper at Cuivre River State Park.
Wine tasting proximity: The region offers easy access to local wineries. "Great CG near Grafton! Easy drive and several winery's. Nice trails as well!" notes a Pere Marquette visitor about the glamping-friendly location.
What you should know
Limited facilities at some sites: Not all camping areas offer full amenities. "As far as I know there's no running water. There are portable toilets that are kept clean. There's also a 4 consecutive day per month limit," cautions a visitor at Waverly Lake City Park.
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