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GuideHorseshoe Lake State Park Campground
It’s ok
There is no electric or running water. The lake is ok but no swimming, boating and fishing only.
Best Glamping near Modoc, IL
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags and Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout provide upscale glamping accommodations near Modoc, Illinois. Both locations feature climate-controlled glamping units with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. The Jellystone Park offers safari-style canvas tents and cabin-style glamping options with modern amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to resort facilities. One visitor noted, "The pool and bathrooms were clean, staff were very friendly, and there are a ton of cabin options for those looking for a more luxurious camping experience." Twin Eagle Lake Estates earned perfect 5-star ratings for its glamping accommodations that blend outdoor experiences with indoor comforts.
Washington State Park Campground and Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney house luxury camping options with proximity to natural attractions. Glampers at these locations enjoy access to hiking trails, water activities, and scenic views while returning to comfortable accommodations each evening. The glamping units at Perryville feature modern amenities including electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and convenient access to clean shower facilities. A recent visitor mentioned, "They have day-long family-friendly activities and the campsites deck out for Halloween with a $500 prize for best." Both locations maintain well-kept grounds with shaded sites and offer convenient access to local attractions. St. Louis West Historic Route 66 KOA provides additional glamping options including yurt rentals with proximity to Six Flags and other St. Louis attractions.
Best Glamping Sites Near Modoc, Illinois (15)
1. Hawn State Park Campground
32 ReviewsFarmington, MO18 milesWebsite+1 (573) 883-3603$14 - $23 / 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"
"Great state park to get away from everything for a while. We only were able to stay one night while passing through but would definitely stop here when in this area again."
2. St. Francois State Park Campground
29 ReviewsBonne Terre, MO28 milesWebsite+1 (573) 358-2173$14 - $21 / night
"Definitely a lot of kid noise, but I much prefer that to adults drinking into the night."
"The campgrounds have two loops, electric and basic. The electric loop sites are close together, and is mainly RV camping. The loop has great river access."
3. Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney
11 ReviewsPerryville, MO24 milesWebsite+1 (314) 493-0225"Decorated for Halloween and very kid friendly. Spots are tight (wouldn't want to be here when the park is full). Nice park for kids, hiking trail and jump pad (trampoline)."
"It isn’t what we’re used to, we usually like more remote, isolated, rugged, off the grid type sites (we had just travelled from Utah where we spent 15 straight days in the desert on the rim of a canyon"
4. Washington State Park Campground
22 ReviewsCadet, MO36 milesWebsite+1 (636) 586-5768$10 - $30 / night
"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."
5. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
30 ReviewsEureka, MO47 milesWebsite+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."
6. Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout
9 ReviewsPotosi, MO43 milesWebsite+1 (573) 436-3034"Camped before, getting ready to go this weekend. They have day long family friendly activities and the campsites deck out for Halloween with a $500 prize for best. Then at dish trick or treat."
"The showers and bathroom are clean. The fishing great and the camp sites are spacious and level. They have cabins for rent too and pavilion and amphitheater"
7. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags
13 ReviewsEureka, MO47 milesWebsite+1 (636) 938-5925"We stayed here last minute for Labor Day Weekend and the staff were great with finding us a good tent site available."
"Good breakfast and nice store. Really enjoyed our trip bundled with a Six Flags trip."
8. Scott AFB FamCamp
4 ReviewsMascoutah, IL36 milesWebsite+1 (618) 256-2067"You are on the entire opposite side of the base, away from everything, absolutely everything.."
"The nearby lake is scenic and peaceful. The campground has occasional airplane noise but it's not bad for a Air Base."
9. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
10 ReviewsCollinsville, IL45 milesWebsite+1 (618) 931-0270"Horseshoe Lake is one of my most visited parks and most favorite park in the STL and surrounding areas. First off absolutely beautiful land and peace is easily achieved."
"Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."
10. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA
13 ReviewsGranite City, IL49 milesWebsite+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."
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Stephanie O.
TravelerSt. Francois State Park Campground
Excellent choice for quick weekend trip!
Had a wonderful weekend camping trip in the basic loop. Grass well-trimmed, campground pretty clean and full of families. Definitely a lot of kid noise, but I much prefer that to adults drinking into the night. Staff always cheerful and eager to provide a good experience; they do ride around every so often to check in on things. Camp host on site. Some sites certainly better than others; the biggest ones are near the entrance to the basic loop.
Bathrooms older and not spotless, but they stay on top of stocking them. Very well lit at night. Check-in station has patches, t-shirts, and firewood for sale in big bundles for $5. They do cover them when it rains.
There is definitely a friendly community atmosphere, but you can keep to yourself if that's your preference.
There is a nice 3-mile hike that begins at the campground.
Kyle K.GuideHawn State Park Campground
Tiny park packs a punch
Hawn State Park is tiny but excellent. 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 tents only (no hookups, no reservations), and these are what I most recommend. You can camp right by the gugling creek with total privacy. Campgrounds have running water and showers from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The park itself has lots of great hiking trails with unique ecology, geology, and plant life.
- KKayla B.Traveler
Greensfelder County Park
Hidden Gem in St. Louis County
Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill. It was very quiet when we stayed there on a Friday night, but it go really busy on Saturday morning because the equestrian folks use the campground as a staging area. There are two trail heads near the campground(very nice hiking!)
Lucas M.GuideGreensfelder County Park
Good for City Folk
For those who need to get out of town yet can't imagine not checking the latest tweet, Tik Tok, or Instagram post, this park is for you. Not 2 miles from Six Flags, and 5 minutes from the freeway, you'll find plenty of beauty, creature comfort amenities, and cell service.
We are looking at 3 primitive campsites(closed at the time of this review), 6 family tent sites, as well as plenty of RV spaces with electrical hookups.
The park is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike. Plenty of stables surround the area, where you may rent a horse and go for a stroll through the woods.
The primitive sites are large, with picnic tables and an outhouse, while the family tent ones are near restrooms, showers and a source of water.
The whole park is rather pretty with plenty to do and see.
Now, with that said, I was not a huge fan. This is not a place for a person who wants to get away from people. The Family tent sites are very close to the road, as in 10ft from it, so traffic to and from the stables are rather annoying. Being very close, the freeway noise is still present, and you'll find many motorcycles riding by you on their way through the winding roads of Wildwood. It's a nice sight but the noise sucks. The place has A LOT of deer which means that ticks are everywhere-which is not a big deal if you know what you're doing.
During the time I spent here 2 different homeless looking kids stopped by asking for food, money, to borrow my phone to make a call. One after the other had to be shooed out of my site. That was followed by a STL County Police Officer patrolling the location. That did not settle well, and the night was a bit odd. Keep in mind that I was here alone and during the middle of the week so, chances are, during the weekend you might not have the same experience.
Overall, this is well maintained park with plenty of activities and close to all the luxuries that a town can offer, lots of amenities nearby or on site.
You would enjoy it:
- If you want to be near civilization.
- If you are a family with children.
- If you want to enjoy Six Flags and then go camping.
- If you would like mountain biking.
- If you need facilities such as bathrooms and showers
You'd, maybe, not enjoy it so much:
- If you'd like to disconnect.
- If you are looking for less noise
- If you are looking for less cars/traffic
- If you are looking to be alone with your thoughts.
Shannon B.TravelerMarble Creek Rec Area
Great Tent camping spot - no crowd- next to the water!
My favorite part of Marble creek is the low noise, low traffic and you can always find a spot open. A few of the sights are right on the water which is a nice perk. Most sites are nicely separate by trees and brush, and a few in the front are more open and close together, better for groups. You can spend the day floating in the river or swimming near the little shut-ins watering hole. Fire wood can be purchased about a mile up the road for fairly cheep.
Vault toilets are usually clean and not too buggy. It appears to not have any water taps though, so bring your own! The Ozark trail passes through the camp and you can hike this (or drive) up to Crane lake. There is also a day use area with picnic tables and is close to the water so you can get in and swim. We love to come here for the quiet, low key atmosphere.
- Kelsie L.
RangerSt. Francois State Park Campground
Easy Riverside Camping
The campgrounds have two loops, electric and basic. The electric loop sites are close together, and is mainly RV camping. The loop has great river access. Further from the river is the basic loop - these sites are nicely spaced, most back to the woods, and all were grassy.
All sites are within reasonable walking distance to the very nice shower house, bathrooms, it even had laundry. All facilities were well maintained and clean. Campground host sells wood and ice. Nice playground next to shower house.
Big River is great for many water activities - kayak, float, fish, etc. I gave a try at fishing and caught a couple small bluegills. If you'd rather get away from the people, there are a number of beautiful trails to hike, many providing bluff river views or are along creeks (I prefer hikes with water views!) I hiked the swimming deer trail, which is 3.15 miles and a combination of forested areas and bluff riverside terrain. The trailhead is at the campgrounds, which made it very easy to access.
While we were there, we encountered a lot of wildlife! We passed by a momma (we assumed) raccoon in a tree, a few snakes on the trail, a few turtles on the trail, an abundance of squirrels, and even had some deer spend time right behind our campsite. It was amazing!
Morgan J.TravelerHawn State Park Campground
Amazing state park
Great state park to get away from everything for a while. We only were able to stay one night while passing through but would definitely stop here when in this area again. There is not really mobile service here though. We had great signal up by the dump station but down where the campsites are we only had one bar of AT&T and nothing for T-Mobile. Even with our signal booster turned on we didn't have very great signal strength so we had to drive up the hill to get some work done. Coming down into the area with the campsites the road is a fairly steep grade but there were plenty of both small and big rigs camping here.
Mara F.RangerMarble Creek Rec Area
Beautiful Campground
The campground is beautiful and the sites are spaced apart so that you don't feel like you're camping on top of your neighbors. We were able to camp right next to the creek and it was amazing. They only have vault toilets that area reasonably clean and stocked with toilet paper. No fresh water on site, we had to drive into town on Saturday to buy a few gallons. No electricty. $10 per site per night, but well worth it!
Also, Marble Creek is the starting point for the only free standing portion of the Ozark Trail. It is 8 miles from Marble Creek to Crane Lake.
Guide to Modoc
Missouri's state parks and private camping facilities near Modoc, Illinois offer year-round camping options with varying levels of amenities. Located in the eastern Ozark region, this area features rolling hills, limestone formations, and access to rivers including the Big River and Mississippi. Winter temperatures average 30-40°F while summer months typically reach 85-90°F with moderate humidity.
What to do
Hiking through diverse terrain: Hawn State Park Campground offers several trail options with varying difficulty levels. "The hiking in this state park is fantastic. The campground is small but well maintained. The eco-system is something to marvel and we would have loved to see it in the summer," notes Chad K. The park features pine forests unusual for Missouri.
Water activities on multiple waterways: Washington State Park Campground provides access to Big River for swimming, fishing and paddling. "We kayaked here and it was amazing! Probably the best short trip you could take on a kayak," reports Allyson D. Rental equipment is available on-site during summer months.
Budget-friendly fishing: Horseshoe Lake State Park offers affordable camping with lake access for $8 per night. "Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$," shares Helge Vandel J. The lake is suitable for fishing but prohibits swimming.
What campers like
Secluded tent camping options: St. Francois State Park Campground features walk-in tent sites that provide more privacy than the electrical sites. "We had a beautiful campsite with soft grassy ground. Within walking distance of the river and trail access. Beautiful hiking on the bluffs above the river," writes Leah H.
Family-friendly activities: Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout offers multiple recreation options. "Played in the waterhole, played on the lake w/paddleboats and kayaks. Nice campsites and showerhouse. The bar and store were beautiful. Arcade, pool, games for kids and adults," says lori W.
Prehistoric attractions: Washington State Park contains Native American petroglyphs that draw history enthusiasts. "The prehistoric Petroglyphs nearby are a must see," recommends Phil W. The park also features structures built by African-American CCC stonemasons, adding historical significance.
What you should know
Proximity to highways and railways: Several campgrounds in the area experience noise from nearby transportation routes. At St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA, "Close to train tracks and highway, but didn't notice with AC on in the camper," reports Craig F.
Seasonal events and themed weekends: Many campgrounds offer special activities during holidays. At Twin Eagle Lake Estates, "They have day-long family-friendly activities and the campsites deck out for Halloween with a $500 prize for best," according to Nancy A.
Limited privacy at some sites: St. Francois State Park has tightly arranged campsites in some areas. "Site 46 was a walk-in site, but did not offer the privacy that is typical for walk-in sites. We could hear people in the tents nearby when they sneezed at night," shares Tamsyn K.
Tips for camping with families
Off-season glamping options: Luxury camping near Modoc provides year-round options for families wanting comfort. "Horseshoe Lake is one of my most favorite parks in the STL and surrounding areas. First off absolutely beautiful land and peace is easily achieved. Self service pay system makes it simple, easy, and fast," notes Travis.
Built-in entertainment amenities: For families seeking structured activities, many glamping facilities offer programmed events. At Perryville RV Resort, "My kids loved the jumping pillow at the park. Minimal playground but they still enjoyed it," shares Sarah S.
Multiple accommodation types: Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney offers various camping styles including glamping options. "We were very pleasantly surprised! Great clean campground- easy hook ups- pleasant staff and close to town. Has a trail to a hike around lake. Playground was fun and safe. Lake for fishing," states Wendy P.
Tips from RVers
Campsite selection considerations: Choose sites based on your specific needs and preferences. "The electric spots are all in cut grass areas, many with great shade trees. The no-service sites are more wooded," observes Mats at Horseshoe Lake.
Level sites importance: Several campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger RVs. At Jellystone Park, "The site was ok, tricky to level. There was a steep drop just past our steps, and not a lot of room to set up chairs, etc.," notes Jan S.
Hookup logistics: Be prepared for utility placement challenges. "Our water hook up and electric hookup was significantly far apart. May be site specific," advises GW C. regarding campsite layout considerations for RVs.
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