St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA, near Granite City, Illinois, is a solid choice for those looking to camp close to the city while enjoying a range of amenities. With options for tents, RVs, and cabins, it caters to various camping styles, making it easy to find a spot that suits your needs.

This campground features clean facilities, including showers and laundry, which visitors appreciate after a day of exploring. Many campers have highlighted the friendly hosts who are always ready to lend a hand, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. As one guest noted, “The host couple is very friendly and helpful,” which adds to the overall experience.

For families, there’s a playground and a pool to keep the kids entertained, while the nearby racetrack adds a bit of excitement—though it can get a bit loud at night. If you’re planning a trip to St. Louis, this KOA is conveniently located for easy access to attractions like the famous Arch, making it a great overnight stop. Just keep in mind that pets aren’t allowed in the tent camping area, so plan accordingly.

This is the KOA closest to St. Louis attractions! Set up camp on Old Route 66, just 12 miles from downtown. See the soaring Gateway Arch. Walk or bike across the Historic Route 66 Chain of Rocks Bridge. Whether you want to cheer on a pro team, shop until you drop or try your luck at casinos, St. Louis has it all! Visit Cahokia Mounds and Lewis & Clark state historical sites, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the unique City Museum. At the campground, you can swim, romp on the playground or play horseshoes. Kids love the free Jumping Pillow. Sorry, but NO CAMPFIRES are allowed due to county ordinances.  Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru 75 feet. Your hosts: the Cuvar family and friends.

St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA

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Granite City

The Best Camping Near Granite City, Illinois

bathrooms were good but the bathroom entrance was hidden and it made me wary about the kids going alone. the pool, playground and bouncepad were nice and there was no road noise, however, a train honked early in the morning. 

it was nice overall but in an industrial area off the beaten path a little.

odd placement but nice overall

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. 

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.

Spent the day in Forest park, a much prettier place to park and explore. 

Clean, trains, slow wifi

There are few campgrounds with full hook-ups in the Edwardsville, IL area, so we were pleased to find this one. Yes, trains pass 2 blocks away several times nightly, but after the first night you won't notice.
During modified car racing season, Friday nights are roaring loud from the racetrack nearby.
  This last stay in September 2020, we were surprised to see many full spots with residents living full time there. The playground and bounce pad and store were closed due to coronavirus, but the bathrooms and showers were open. Laundry is by appt. only.
Not fancy, not quiet, but clean and safe. A bit pricey for the area, but as I said, not many choices there.

Clean and safe

Does not allow pets for tent sites

Clean and fairly well maintained. Close to St. Louis attractions. Nice enough for staying a night or two. 

Nice enough

We stayed overnight on the way home, the park is in an industrial area, that didn't really didn't bother us though. Not a long stay location in my opinion, but for what we needed it was great!  Very friendly host, nice pool and the kids park was great. 

Decent Stop Over 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. Minimal playground but they still enjoyed it. Wish there was more of a good walking/biking area around it (I love to be able to walk the dog around the playground while kids play and this wasn’t really an option. Waffle House and gas station nearby but mostly industrial area immediately around campground. 

Convenient location 

Spent one night on our way through. 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. 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, showers and bathrooms available as well. 

Great overnight stop close to St Louis attractions

Grounds were nice enough.  There was a slight sewer smell throughout the park.  Staff didn’t talk much.  The water spigot was broken at our sight.  Couldn’t get the water to turn off. Pool was in good enough Out caching with 2AussieDad.  From Alaska. Got our Illinois cache. Headed to the St.Louis Arch.  TFTC shape.  Busy with families.  The tiny pens in the back for the dogs were a little more muddy.  Not enough room to play, just poop.  The waste receptacle was full. 

It was just okay 

Stayed at overnight.  The host couple is very friendly and helpful.  Place was clean.  Sites were pretty level and shaded.  Host helped us with ladder and broom for the stuff that fell off the trees.  Cute pool but didn’t use it.  Laundry worked good. Pizza was good. Pet runs clean and in good shape. Good air signal for tv.  

Helpful friendly hosts

Pretty nice campground, but is near a racetrack. Loud engine noises can be heard past 10pm. Otherwise, no real complaints!

Nice area, next to a race track 

Wild pads are allowed in the RV area. They are not allowed in the camping area.

No pets allowed in camping area 

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. A little sketchy getting off east bound ramp then having to cross three lanes of traffic to make a left hand turn at the first light. Entrance to campground is tight, swing wide.

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