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Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

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Meramec Caverns Natural Campground, near Sullivan, Missouri, is a lively spot that draws visitors with its unique attractions and outdoor activities. The campground offers a spacious grassy area where you can pitch your tent or park your RV, and it’s surrounded by plenty of trees for a bit of shade.

One of the highlights here is the proximity to the famous Meramec Caverns, where you can explore stunning underground formations. Campers also enjoy activities like zip lining and river floating, making it a fun destination for families and adventure seekers alike. As one visitor noted, “If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you!”

While the campground has some nice features like picnic tables and fire pits, the facilities could use some attention. Some campers mentioned that the bathrooms were a bit run down, but there are better options at the nearby visitor center, which also serves decent food.

With a season running from April to October, this campground is a great base for exploring the natural beauty of the area. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Meramec Caverns Natural Campground offers a mix of adventure and relaxation.

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Location

Meramec Caverns Natural Campground is located in Missouri

Directions

Take I-44 West from St. Louis approx. 60 miles to Exit 230 (Stanton, MO). Take a left passing over the railroad tracks and continue for 3 miles.

Address

1135 Highway W
Sullivan, MO 63080

Coordinates

38.24126621 N
91.092368 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups

Contact

General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 4 min from St. Louis
1 hr 42 min from Jefferson City
2 hrs 1 min from Columbia
2 hrs 10 min from Cape Girardeau

Gage D.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 16, 2024

Cool campground, terrible bathrooms

Campground was nice, pretty buggy, but bathrooms were in shambles, showers were full of mud and dirt

Month of VisitJune

Alex M.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2022

Cool destination with a great campground

The real attraction here is the caverns themselves, plus the zip lining, river floating, and whatever other activities are on offer. But, the campground is not half bad! It's a large grassy area with plenty of trees (though no shrubbery or other privacy screens). There are no numbered campsites. Vehicles can be parked and tents pitched anywhere on the grass. My campsite, located in the far southwest corner, was one of a few with a fire pit, small paved picnic shelter, and picnic table. I was very happy to have the shelter, as there was a thunderstorm the morning of my visit.

There is a centrally-located camp store here. Their prices were reasonable when I visited. The bathrooms are located nearby, but these were quite run down, crowded, and dirty. I recommend seeking out the bathrooms at the visitor center. These seemed to be open 24/7 and were much, much nicer (and empty in the morning and evening).

Speaking of the visitor center, their food was surprisingly good. I had dinner and breakfast there, and was glad I did. They also had serviceable public WiFi that I used to catch up on Internet stuff while I waited for the rain to let up.

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Month of VisitJune

Michael H.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2021

Slow

I'm confused

Site81

Month of VisitAugust

Anthony J.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

Lots to do

If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you! They also have other activities for the kids and kids at heart.

Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Meramec Caverns Natural Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Meramec Caverns Natural Campground has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the elevation of Meramec Caverns Natural Campground?

Meramec Caverns Natural Campground is located at 646 feet.

Are fires allowed at Meramec Caverns Natural Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Meramec Caverns Natural Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Meramec Caverns Natural Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Meramec Caverns Natural Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Meramec Caverns Natural Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

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