Wooded loops and paved concrete pads define the layout at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground in Wildwood, Missouri, where 73 sites divide between open-sun and tree-shaded areas in ways that matter a lot depending on what you're driving or sleeping in. The roads throughout are paved, and most loops handle big rigs up to 45 feet, though one loop is marked for short turning radius and should be avoided by larger vehicles. Sites 13 through 33 run open and grassy, drawing RV campers who want sun and space between neighbors. Sites 52 through 75 sit deeper into the trees, where tent campers tend to cluster and the canopy cuts down afternoon heat.
Cleanliness comes up repeatedly in reviews. The main bathhouse provides free hot showers and flush toilets, though both close on November 1 and don't reopen until spring. During winter months, only vault toilets remain available, and water access is limited to a single spigot near the camp host at site 36. A dump station with potable water fill-up is located behind the bathhouse. Arlo H. found it "not too large, sites are spacious and the bathrooms were clean," which matches what most reviewers report across seasons.
The park covers 868 acres and includes miles of hiking, paved biking, and equestrian trails accessible directly from the campground. A visitor center, amphitheater, picnic shelters, and a playground round out the on-site facilities. Raccoons are bold here, particularly at night, and tent campers should secure food accordingly. Cell service is workable: Verizon 4G and AT&T both get solid marks from reviewers, and the park has WiFi.
Campers exploring the area can find campgrounds around Wildwood or check nearby options like Beyond the Trail RV Park to the west. The gate closes at 9 p.m. nightly, but a code is available for late arrivals who call ahead. Reservations open 12 months out for most sites; weekday visits in fall tend to draw fewer campers, which Nancy W. notes "gave the park the quiet feel we like so much." Book a shaded site in the 50s or 60s if summer heat is a concern.
Description
Campground (sites 1-37)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground is located in Missouri near Wildwood
Public CampgroundDirections
From jct I-44/US 50 & Hwy 109 (exit 264): Go 10 mi N on Hwy 109.
Address
800 Guy Park Drive
Wildwood, MO 63005
Coordinates
38.6090445 N
90.68643403 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/19/26- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/19/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/19/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/19/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/19/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/19/26
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
For Vehicles
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 29 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 35 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 43 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 1 hr 49 min from Springfield, IL
