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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.
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Illini Campground at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area and St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA deliver upscale glamping accommodations near Mascoutah, Illinois, with options ranging from safari-style canvas tents to fully-furnished cabins. Both locations provide electricity and water hookups, with Eldon Hazlet featuring picturesque lakeside settings along Carlyle Lake. "The grounds are well maintained. Very private and clean," one visitor noted about the area's glamping sites. The St. Louis NE-KOA includes comfortable cabin accommodations with nearby amenities including a swimming pool, playground with jumping pillow, and convenient access to the St. Louis metropolitan area. Climate-controlled units, picnic tables, and fire rings complement many sites, while select accommodations include private bathrooms and kitchenette facilities.
Seasonal considerations affect availability at several glamping destinations, with St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA operating from March 25 to November 1, while Eldon Hazlet remains open year-round. According to a camper, "We stayed in a tent spot with shade and a nice concrete pad. Good clean power. Clean bathrooms and pool looked like it was taken care of." Activities near these glamping sites include boating on Carlyle Lake, hiking along shoreline trails, and wildlife observation. For those seeking urban adventures, the Gateway Arch and St. Louis attractions lie within 30 miles of most glamping locations. Reservations are recommended for all glamping accommodations, with peak season bookings filling quickly during summer months. Most properties maintain pet-friendly policies for their cabin and glamping units, though specific restrictions may apply.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Mascoutah (18)
1. Scott AFB FamCamp
"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."
2. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
"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. Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
"The shower houses are clean and air conditioned, there's a nice camp store that serves breakfast and basic lunches, and there is a nice large zero entry pool for a $5 fee on weekends."
"We had reservations nearly one month ahead, and the campground was full, yet quiet and restful."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability4. 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."
5. Coles Creek Recreation Area
"Large waterfront campsites, full hookup loop, and 4 other large loops that have electric. Nice new bath house for those who need it. This is a COE campground and takes our senior pass."
"This is our favorite campground in Central/southern illinois. The sites are very nice and most have shade. There is a beach for campers to use, and a really nice playground."
from $20 - $250 / night
Check Availability6. Dam East Recreation Area
"Overall Rating: 4 for cleanliness and location for travels on nearby highway. Spillway is not particularly pretty."
"Every camping spot has trees surrounding it so it’s very"
7. COE Lake Carlyle McNair Campground
"Cleanest bathrooms ever and heated and air conditioner. Quiet and plenty of trees and a walking path. A beach to swim at and a dock to fish off. A playground for kids."
"There's miles and miles of walking and biking trails! The sites are pretty generously sized. The host was nice and the price was fantastic! I paid $42 for 4 nights."
8. 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."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability9. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
"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."
10. 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. "
from $15 - $35 / night
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Drive Time
- 26 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 21 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 45 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 58 min from Decatur, IL
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Glamping Reviews near Mascoutah, IL
216 Reviews of 18 Mascoutah Campgrounds
- 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.
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.
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?
- BBarbara S.Guide
Archway RV Park
Convenient but pricey for quick stop
Right off the freeway. We were going to overnight park at Loves but had problems with our generator. 93 degrees at 11 pm so we splurged for a site and paid $71 for full hookups. It’s a small campground, more like a parking lot, so easy in and out. They have a handful of cabins and a wash house.
There are two unisex bathrooms, each with multiple toilets and showers, which is weird because you have to lock the outer door for privacy while using the facilities. Good for a parent with small children, I guess, but I felt like I was hogging the bathroom.
There is a small pond at the back of the grounds and a kid was fishing it. They also have a fenced in dog park. No shade in that area, but nice touch!
- Tammy S.Guide
St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Incredible
Beautiful grounds. Paved level sites. Great path around the lake. Wish there were trees
Guide to Mascoutah
Located about 25 miles east of St. Louis, Mascoutah's camping areas offer access to Carlyle Lake, the largest man-made lake in Illinois at 26,000 acres. The region features a mix of prairie and woodland terrain with elevations ranging from 400-450 feet. Most glamping sites near Mascoutah remain open from March through October, though some locations maintain year-round availability with seasonal rate changes.
What to do
Fishing and boating at Carlyle Lake: Coles Creek Recreation Area provides excellent shoreline access for anglers and boaters with full hookup sites located right on the water. "I have literally spent weeks here. I used to come out here alone for a week to prepare for big college exams. Such a peaceful atmosphere," notes one camper at Coles Creek Recreation Area.
Explore hiking trails: The numerous trails around Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area provide options for all skill levels. "The park offers playground areas and more. Cabins, campsites with power or no power the choice is yours," writes a visitor. Many trails connect to lakeside paths with wildlife viewing opportunities.
Visit St. Louis attractions: With several campgrounds positioned within 30 minutes of downtown St. Louis, day trips to urban attractions are practical. "This park is beautiful. Located about 25 minutes from St Louis. They have paddle boats and bikes and group bikes for rental," reports a camper at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
What campers like
Budget-friendly options: Horseshoe Lake State Park offers some of the most affordable camping in the region. "Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$," explains a visitor. The park maintains primitive tent sites with basic amenities at significantly lower prices than full-service campgrounds.
Military facilities: Scott AFB FamCamp provides specific amenities for military personnel and families. "This campground is clean and convenient to the St Louis area. The Outdoor Recreation unit is very responsive to needs of campers. The nearby lake is scenic and peaceful," notes a reviewer at Scott AFB FamCamp.
Lakefront camping: Many campsites offer direct water access with unobstructed views. "We lucked out and were able to reserve one of the last spots (site #76) which happened to have a nice view of the lake and several short trails down to the water. There was a sand/beach area and plenty of firewood around," reports a camper who visited Illini Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal flooding: Several campgrounds in the Mascoutah area experience periodic flooding, particularly during spring. "This park is prone to flooding. It was out of commission for most of the summer of 2019 as the entire area was flooded," explains a camper at Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground.
Bathroom facilities vary: Quality and availability of bathroom facilities differs significantly between parks. "The pit toilets that were spread across the campground were in horrendous condition and had wasps, spiders, and other critters hanging out. With 4 kids in tow and a pop-up camper, we made the long trek to the shower house many times."
Train noise: Several campgrounds near Mascoutah experience railroad noise, particularly at night. "There are train tracks that run near by the campground so it can be quite noisy. First night one came through blowing its horns around 5am," reports a camper staying at a KOA location.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Not all parks permit swimming in their lakes. "The lake is ok but no swimming, boating and fishing only," notes a Horseshoe Lake visitor. However, Dam East Recreation Area provides designated swimming areas with "plenty of areas to fish, hike, swim, picnic."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature modern playground equipment and recreational amenities. "They have a nice pool and the bathrooms and showers were clean. It is basically across the street from Six Flags and so can be very convenient," mentions a reviewer about a nearby KOA.
Halloween events: Fall camping offers special programming at some parks. "They have a huge Halloween event every year where people decorate their sites (pretty extensively) and there's a haunted house, then kids trick or treat from site to site. The campground also provides pumpkin painting contests and other fun activities."
Tips from RVers
Water quality concerns: Some campers report issues with water quality at certain parks. "Only complaint that I have was the potable water supply. I filled my trailer's tank at the drinking water supply when you enter the campground. It was extremely dirty with a lot of copper colored solids."
Limited full-hookup availability: RVers seeking full hookups should book well in advance. "This is a COE campground and takes our senior pass. If you are needing a full hookup site, make sure you book early!" advises a regular visitor to COE Lake Carlyle McNair Campground.
Big rig access: Many parks can accommodate larger RVs but have specific sections or loops designated for them. "Most of the sites in the camper are larger and more open. Walmart is just 5-10min away if needed as well as restaurants, gas station, and other amenities in Carlyle nearby."
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