2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney and Giant City State Park Campground feature upscale glamping options near Altenburg, Missouri. Several resorts in the region house luxury safari tents and canvas accommodations equipped with comfortable beds, climate control, and electricity. Perryville RV Resort provides glamping experiences with exceptional amenities including a swimming pool and recreational activities while maintaining proximity to natural surroundings. The glamping sites are strategically positioned among large shade trees, creating a perfect balance between comfort and nature immersion. Many accommodations include private decks overlooking scenic views, kitchenettes, and en-suite bathrooms. One visitor noted, "The property itself is beautiful. Spots are intermingled in the trees and it is spectacular in the morning."
Hiking trails adjacent to these glamping destinations offer excellent opportunities for outdoor exploration without sacrificing comfort. The Shawnee Forest Campground includes yurt accommodations with full amenities, providing an ideal base for visitors wanting to explore the surrounding wilderness areas. Giant City State Park features unique rock formations and numerous scenic trails, allowing glampers to enjoy natural wonders during daytime excursions before returning to luxury accommodations. Several wineries exist within a short drive of these glamping sites, making for enjoyable afternoon activities. Seasonal considerations include peak booking periods in summer and fall when the region's foliage creates spectacular views. According to a camper, "The hiking trails are beautiful, and not too crowded. There are many wineries within a short drive of the camp, which made for a fun afternoon."
"The picnic tables are old and seem to be spread around as camper are moving them around. The main bathhouse is older, but nice and clean! There is a vault only bathroom at the back of the campground."
"The campsites, fire pits and pit toilets were well maintained. The shorter trails in the park were beautiful even in the winter. The Lodge also had excellent food and a very cozy feel."
"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"
"You're welcome to at longbranch! Please make your reservations.
Only 16 spots left!"
"This is my favorite campground in Missouri. It has the best atmosphere with grand hiking, both day hikes and back country camping. I have stayed all over in this campground."
"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"
Available this weekend
from $14 - $25 / night
"We spent 5 nights on Site A5 at Crab Orchard Campground. All sites are FC/FS. Full hookups are in Loop B & it was full. Overall the campground was full but not very many people around."
"This is a quiet family campground, most spots are lake side. Very spacious and lots of trees. First come first serve, and the park was full most of the time we were here."
"Burn pit and cooking grill above the pit at every site I visited. Clean Air condition in the bathroom. Showers work great."
"There is no pool or activities for kids but we went out and explored the area Beautiful walking/bike paths around the property
Hosts were very kind and helpful, we felt very welcomed!"
from $40 / night
"Electric on most but not all have water. Campfire area and picnic table provided. Bathhouse is clean and park areas are all clean, dump station on site."
"Arrived just as the sun was setting which was beautiful over the lake. We were in Eagle 81. Large wooded site next to the lake."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $30 / night
"South Sandusky is a very nice campground with lots of trees, concrete pad, fire pit, playground, and bathroom facilities."
"many of the site are right on the lake and the sunrise and sunsets are always gorgeous."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $16 - $28 / night
"Bathrooms are nice and clean. Didn’t use the shower facilities. The lake has a lot of boats flying around, but it’s placid after dark. Bugs weren’t bad at all."
"This is hands-down the nicest campground on Rend Lake."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $16 - $44 / night
TravelerThis is a 100 site campground on Rend Lake in Illinois. Lots of trees. Level paved sites unless you book right by the lake. Some are very steep. Bring lots to level with! We are in site 92. Away from the lake but beautiful sunshine.
GuideGreat place easy on off the hyw sites are old so you may need to block up your RV to level it . Some sites only have electric so be careful when you book it. Heard some road noise from the HYW but the campsite had plenty of room
LegendWe were heading back to our home base and decided to check out this new KOA Holiday and dump our tanks before heading home. The campground (CG) was approximately 10 miles and 20 minutes off I-57 on southern Illinois backcountry roads. Along the way, we encountered a suspiciously low power line that our 13.5'-high rig cleared. Small KOA signs guided us all the way in. We've stayed at many KOAs and particularly enjoyed KOA Holidays for their service and amenities, but this CG was not what we expected. We arrived at a large gravel parking area and found a check-in room at the end of a warehouse, with envelopes on a bulletin board and a phone number to request an escort. Since the RV sites were down a steep hill, we checked our assigned Creek Side site 26 before moving our rig. Sites 23–26 sat in a bowl at the bottom of the CG, with little room to maneuver our 41' fifth wheel and F450. The escort number went to voicemail, but we reached the manager using the CG brochure number. He agreed our rig wouldn't fit and moved us to back-in site 18 on the hill. All RV sites were back-ins. Creek Side sites appeared better suited for smaller RVs, although larger rigs might fit sites 23 and 24. We later discovered the main KOA office near the marina, which handled cabin check-ins, food, and boat rentals. Sites 1–19 were former pull-through motorcoach sites converted to back-ins, with utilities on the opposite side to accommodate other RVs. Our site 18 was exceptionally wide but close to neighboring sites. We positioned our rig toward the right side of the gravel pad (facing the site) to maintain reasonable access to hookups. The electrical pedestal was at the far back, requiring approximately 35' of power cord to accommodate our toy hauler's rear deck. The wide pad provided plenty of parking for a tow vehicle or boat. However, the CG brochure listed a $75 fee for parking boats or trailers at sites, and a marina sign listed a $50 launch fee. We couldn't determine how these fees applied. Water pressure was excellent, so use a regulator. CG Wi-Fi delivered 20.9 Mbps, Verizon had two bars, and T-Mobile had three. Our T-Mobile Home Internet delivered 358 Mbps, allowing us to stream golf and football. With no trees around the RV sites, satellite reception shouldn't be a problem. Some sites had limited lake views, but don't expect panoramic views or direct lake access. The CG had undergone considerable improvements, including attractive cabins, several right on the lake. KOA cabins were mixed with privately owned cabins, while lake access was concentrated near the small marina and swimming area. We expected more direct lake access and walking trails, but neither was available from the RV sites. A standard fenced KOA dog park was available, but longer walks with our pup were limited to a short path around the fishing pond, gravel areas, and CG roads. Considerable work and investment had gone into this CG, but our experience didn't entice us to return.
GuideGreat campsite very large easy to get in and additional parking for your truck right next to your trailer
ScoutRend Lake, in Whittington, Il is just a great place to camp. From primitive to full hook ups they have what you need for a Corps of Engineers campground.
GuideI stayed at a walk-to tent site for which the price was $8 per night. Pretty solid Verizon cell signal. Clean showers and well kept. The place did sound pretty loud as far as older partiers, though around 9pm, it was near silent. I'd definitely stay here again.
GuideCampground was quiet and peaceful when I was there. Numerous trails within the park and I had them to myself while out hiking.
GuidePaved roads and campsites. Convenient to the interstate but removed enough to be peaceful. Beautiful sunset at the lake. Bathhouse is outdated but functional.
GuideMet up with some family at this campground had a nice time. Everything was clean. The bathrooms were magnificently clean at the South Sandusky in Rend Lake. The lake was nice. There was lots of trees very very nice campground.
Camping options near Altenburg, Missouri offer diverse outdoor experiences within the state's rolling terrain and wooded areas. Located in the eastern Ozark foothills region where elevations range from 400-600 feet, campers can access both developed campgrounds and more primitive sites. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-95°F with moderate humidity, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
Hiking trails: Giant City State Park features multiple trail options for different skill levels. "The Giant City Nature Trail and Devils Standtable were really pretty, easy strolls. The Trillium Trail is a little more rugged for those who prefer less crowded, slightly tougher trails," notes Shana D.
Fishing opportunities: Crab Orchard Lake provides excellent fishing access. "Most campers seemed to be fishing," explains a visitor. The lake is particularly known for catfish and crappie, with the best fishing typically occurring early morning or evening.
Rock climbing: Giant City State Park Campground offers climbing options for those with proper gear and experience. "For climbers, there is a ton of nearby trad and sport climbing. The main wall stays wet for a while so if it has recently rained you may need to find somewhere else," advises Josh M.
Water activities: Gun Creek Campground sits directly on Rend Lake with waterfront sites. "This lake would allow for all kinds of water activities which is a plus," mentions a camper. Kayaking, swimming and boating are all popular during summer months.
Spacious sites: Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney receives praise for its layout. "Nice large shaded sites. Friendly and helpful staff," writes Deborah C. The campground features full hookup sites intermingled among mature trees.
Privacy options: Hawn State Park offers a more secluded camping experience. "If you're car camping take the extra walk to the walk-in camping sites. It's like a micro backpacking trip," suggests Megan M. These sites require a short walk but provide greater separation from other campers.
Swimming access: South Sandusky Campground features water recreation options. "It's also just a short drive from the South Sandusky swimming beach. It's sometimes pretty rocky in the water so we usually wear water shoes," advises Gina J.
Natural surroundings: The region's glamping options complement traditional camping with luxury tents set among native landscapes. "The campground is on a former golf course. Has the old golf cart paths as walking/biking paths!" explains a visitor to Shawnee Forest Campground, which offers yurt accommodations alongside traditional sites.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the area accept reservations, which are recommended during peak seasons. Some, like Crab Orchard Lake, operate on a first-come, first-served basis. "Most you can spend here is 14 days, which lots of locals do," explains a regular visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Spring brings wildflowers but occasional flooding. Fall offers colorful foliage but requires warmer sleeping gear. "We stayed Easter Weekend here in the campground and had a great time. The campground is clean and maintained. Some sites are gravel and some are asphalt," shares a spring visitor.
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