Best Tent Camping near Annada, MO

Tent campgrounds near Annada, Missouri offer a mix of primitive sites and established grounds primarily along the Mississippi River corridor. William R. Logan Conservation Area provides basic tent campsites with vault toilets but no water hookups, while Dupont Reservation Conservation Area offers free primitive tent sites directly on the Mississippi with river views. Vandalia Community Lake, approximately 30 miles west of Annada, features tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings in a peaceful lakeside setting.

Tent sites in conservation areas typically feature minimal amenities, with most providing only basic fire rings and occasional picnic tables. Most tent campsites lack running water and electricity, making them ideal for self-sufficient campers. Vault toilets are available at William R. Logan and Dupont Reservation, but campers should bring their own drinking water and supplies. A visitor commented, "The campsites are large and pretty well maintained. Not many tables are available." Sites along the Mississippi River may experience seasonal flooding, and summer brings increased insect activity, particularly at wetland-adjacent locations.

The natural setting enhances the tent camping experience near Annada. Riverfront tent sites at Dupont Reservation Conservation Area offer unique opportunities to watch Mississippi River boat traffic from your campsite. A recent review noted, "Pretty much every site has great views of the Mighty Mississippi, which means you can watch boat traffic from your site." Tent campers at Vandalia Community Lake enjoy a quieter experience with fishing opportunities and relatively secluded sites. Little Lost Creek Conservation Area, though farther away, provides tent campsites with access to hiking trails through scenic valleys. Be aware that most conservation area campgrounds close during various hunting seasons, and train tracks near some riverside tent sites may create occasional noise.

Best Tent Sites Near Annada, Missouri (14)

    1. McCully Heritage Project

    5 Reviews
    Kampsville, IL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 653-4687

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Super inexpensive for the space that you get. Free firewood. We have only stayed at the largest site as it has good fishing and a place for us to launch our paddleboards and kayaks."

    "Great for tent camping and hiking."

    2. William R. Logan Conservation Area

    2 Reviews
    Silex, MO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 441-4554

    "Plenty of tent spots with tree cover and fire pits. Lighting bugs came out at night."

    4. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Wildwood, MO
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 458-3813

    "We loved our stay at Babler, aside from the snow & wind - the park is great! Review below ⬇️ S I T E R E V I E W ⛺️

    📍 Dr. Edmund A."

    "Nice state park close to St Louis. Good, if short, trails. The campground is used a lot by RV and campers, not so much by tenters. Lots of campsites had electric."

    5. Dupont Reservation Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    Ashburn, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 248-2530

    "All sites fronting the river, shaded by trees. Mix of campers, fishermen and hunters. A few trains at night but not many. Vault toilets. No tables, no fire rings."

    "Otherwise, I have only accolades for this primitive campground."

    6. Klondike Park

    14 Reviews
    Augusta, MO
    47 miles
    Website

    $10 - $65 / night

    "There is hiking trails which was wonderful. There is a winery nearby. My campsite was amazing, it was clean and wasn't too far from the restrooms. There is picnic tables and fire rings."

    "A few drive up sites and lots of hike in spots around a quarry turned lake. Beautiful and clean setting. We stayed in site 24. There were picnic tables and a fire pit at our site."

    7. Vandalia Community Lake

    4 Reviews
    Perry, MO
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 815-7900

    "Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!"

    "Fairly nice conservation area, about 10 camping sites with picnic tables and fire rings, vault bathrooms aren’t very clean but over all a decent getaway."

    8. St. Charles County Klondike Park

    5 Reviews
    Augusta, MO
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 949-7535

    "The campground is located in a gym of a park located along the Missouri River. Reservations are required and the sites are in high demand. Tent camping only. There is water available in the park."

    "Stayed at a walk-in site for a night and enjoyed it. Some sites are closer to the highway and cars flying down the road can make it hard to sleep but after midnight, they stopped."

    9. Indian Camp Creek Park

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    Foristell, MO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 949-7535

    10. Little Lost Creek Conservation Area

    1 Review
    Warrenton, MO
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 456-3368

    "There are single campsites on both the north and south ends of the conservation area, and none of them have any amenities- no water, no vault toilet or outhouse, no firewood for sale."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Annada, MO

369 Reviews of 14 Annada Campgrounds


  • Jessica B.
    Apr. 4, 2022

    Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground

    Our 1st Trip In Our Camper!

    We loved our stay at Babler, aside from the snow & wind - the park is great! Review below ⬇️

    ⛺️ S I T E R E V I E W ⛺️

    📍 Dr. Edmund A. Babler State Park Wildwood, MO

    💰 $12-$21/night

    🗓 Feb 19-21, 2022

    Site 48 ⚡️💧

    🦮 Pets Welcome (on leash at all times)

    ➕Concrete Pads, Quiet, Close to Interstate 40, Paved Roads, Easy to Access, Gated Overnight with access code

    ➖Small/Close Sites, No Water in Off Season, Only Vault Toilets - No Showers in Off Season

    📶 AT&T Service 4 out of 5

    🚮 Dump Station located behind bathhouse. NO WATER during off season!

    🚻AMENITIES •Playground •Hiking, Biking & Equestrian Trails •Wood & Ice •Interpretive Programs •Visitor Center •Special Use Area •Laundry, Flush Toilets & Showers ON SEASON ONLY!

    🏕SITES Reservable 12 Months-FCFS in off season 72 Reservable 8 Accessible sites Basic - Electric Concrete Back In Lantern Hook, Picnic Table & Fire Ring

    ⏰ HOURS/DATES April - October 7:am - 9:pm Nov - March 7:am - 6:pm

    🔺Park Office 8:30am - 4:pm M-F

    🔺Visitor Center April - Oct 9:am - 4:30pm W - Sun Nov - March 9:am - 4:pm - Sat-Sun Dec - Feb CLOSED

  • k
    Jun. 28, 2016

    Klondike Park

    Klondlike county

    Really nice place when you get into the woods. There is hiking trails which was wonderful. There is a winery nearby. My campsite was amazing, it was clean and wasn't too far from the restrooms. There is picnic tables and fire rings. I usually bring my own firewood because i believe in the leave no trace rule. I would definitly come back to this site

  • R
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Cherokee Lakes Campground

    Secluded and spacious tent camping sites

    I spent a night here camping while on a road trip. The check-in was quick and easy. The host showed me the tent campsites, which are secluded and private from the RV sites. The sites are outfitted with a picnic table and brick fire rings. Some have water spickets. There's a central covered picnic area. Lots of shade and tall trees. You'll want to check them for dead limbs before setting up your site. I didn't ask if hammock camping is allowed. There are at least two sites that would work nicely for a hammock. A portable toilet is available to keep the area sanitary for urgent needs; the flush toilets, laundry, and fitness center at the main entrance are also available for a longer walk or short drive.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2020

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Quiet and out of the way

    There are 10 or so primitive tent sites and an area that will accommodate about a dozen RV’s. There are no services here and no hook ups, but it’s free. The primitive tent sites are spread out along the main road through the conservation area, which means that in the daytime you will get road noise and dust, but its pretty quiet at night. Only a couple have picnic tables, but all seemed to have at least a level spot for the tent and a fire ring. I noticed some sites had a bit of trash in the fire rings, probably from day use or partiers. There is no trash service, so plan to pack out your trash. The best site (already taken, too bad) was set on the edge of the woods next to a fishing pond. The campers that were there let me take some pics of their site since it was so pretty. The only downside to that site was its proximity to the RV lot and their generators. There are some nice hiking trails here to explore.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2021

    Dupont Reservation Conservation Area

    Right on the River

    This is a free primitive campground on the Mississippi River. Most sites have some sort of fire ring and a gravel spot to pull a vehicle in. I only saw two picnic tables in the whole campground(maybe 10-12 sites total). The clean but basic vault toilet is at the far end of the campground loop near the boat ramp. Pretty much every site has great views of the Mighty Mississippi(depending on where your neighbors set up their site), which means you can watch boat traffic from your site and maybe feel a little like Huck Finn. A few notes of caution: this area WILL flood if the river floods; it WILL be buggy in the summer as the campground backs to a large wetlands area; on the other side of the wetlands is an active train track, so you may have train noise as well as barge noise on the river.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2020

    Little Lost Creek Conservation Area

    Great hiking, choose your site carefully

    There are single campsites on both the north and south ends of the conservation area, and none of them have any amenities- no water, no vault toilet or outhouse, no firewood for sale. But what the sites are lacking is made up for with scenery and hiking, and it is free. The conservation area is closed to camping during various hunting seasons(I ran into a hunter scoping out his turkey hunting spot for the following week’s hunt). There is a great hike down into a valley with the actual Lost Creek at the bottom, completely worth the hard hike back up out of the valley. The campsite has room for a couple tents(no RV’s here), some great trees for hammocks, a primitive fire ring, and a picnic table. Since you are right next to the parking lot, you will see some traffic during the day with hikers, birders, and others, and there is no privacy for your campsite. Bring everything, including a cat hole shovel, and pack everything out.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 6, 2020

    Beaver Dam State Park Campground

    Saw no Beaver

    Beaver Dam State Park, Il

    We did an overnighter here. We arrived in time to get a hike in before dinner meal.

    The trail map is very basic and not totally accurate. The trails are poorly marked but with basic knowledge of your compass points you can figure them out. Staff may be limited due to Corona , so the trail maintenance may have suffered, it is overgrown in several areas. The overlook to the marsh is pretty cool. I found no mileage for the trails , there may be a purchasable map with more information or of course a trail App. The lake is picturesque and busy. Lotsa fisher people here. The trail goes all the way around the lake with several fishing spots. Theres a boat ramp near the parking area and several docks to use across the lake. A nice feature is located next to the boat ramp, a fish cleaning pavilion complete with pull down hoses.

    The campground had an interesting set up. The sites in the loops are gravel and you have room but not a lot of privacy. I was in site 26 and you have to back between the two other sites into this one. Not difficult in my van but it could get interesting with a camper. I don’t think you would have the room to pull in and circle out. Electric at these sites , no water. There were hydrants spaces throughout for your water needs. The fire “rings” were interesting, with a flat “platform” to set your coals/fire on. Nice campground, I felt like somewhat of an outsider here, the occupants were possibly locals who obviously use the entire 14 day stay limit. Otherwise nice, basic, water activity centered campground. I did not see any swimming areas.

  • Sam H.
    Jun. 13, 2023

    Ray Behrens

    Likely our new regular spot

    The whole park doesn't match the awesomeness of site 97 and the few around it, but the end of this loop is almost perfect. Great shade, almost no slope to pads, all power options, great water pressure, and a sewer hookup. Plenty of rocked lounging or tent space with each site. Good size fire pits, lantern post, and an aluminum picnic table on a concrete pad. All the sites have enough empty space in between that most campgrounds would have stuck another site in-between. Restroom/shower house very close by and it's regularly cleaned. 2 trails to lakeside access are close by too.

  • Hannah W.
    Jul. 15, 2021

    Cuivre River State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground and warm showers

    The campsites and grounds are well-maintained. However, the campsites did not have designated gravel tent pads. Given that we had to set up in/right after a rain, our tarp was sitting in grass and mud. I never knew how much I appreciated a designated gravel tent pad until then. Having never camped here, we had reserved site 25 and had the whole loop to ourselves (it was a Monday night, though). Our site, though, was the smallest in the loop, tucked away in the weeds, and the only area to pitch our tent was on a slight slope. After walking the loop, I noticed that sites 26 and 29, offered more room and were better maintained. We probably could’ve changed sites had we not arrived so late and in the rain.

    Firewood is available for $5. We saw a nice playground at the entrance. There were plenty of showers (water was nice and hot!) and flush toilets in the bathhouse. The bathhouse could use some TLC, but the warm water made up for it. There are laundry facilities, though we didn’t use them.


Guide to Annada

Tent campsites near Annada, Missouri sit along key waterways and conservation areas in east-central Missouri, about 85 miles northwest of St. Louis. Most primitive camping sites in this region experience seasonal challenges including summer humidity with temperatures typically reaching 85-90°F in July and August. Rain patterns affect site conditions, with spring bringing potential flooding at riverside locations.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Vandalia Community Lake offers tent campsites with direct lake access. One camper noted, "Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing."

River watching: At Dupont Reservation Conservation Area, campers can observe Mississippi River traffic from their sites. A visitor mentioned, "This is a free primitive campground on the Mississippi River. Most sites have some sort of fire ring and a gravel spot to pull a vehicle in."

Hiking trails: Little Lost Creek Conservation Area features valley terrain with creek access. A camper described, "There is a great hike down into a valley with the actual Lost Creek at the bottom, completely worth the hard hike back up out of the valley."

What campers like

Affordable camping: Many conservation areas offer free or low-cost camping options. At McCully Heritage Project, a visitor shared, "Ten dollars a night helps maintain land and natural area, all donation, very family oriented."

Wildlife viewing: Tent campsites frequently allow wildlife sightings. At Vandalia Community Lake, a camper mentioned, "Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!"

Spacious sites: Many primitive sites offer room to spread out. At Dupont Reservation Conservation Area, a camper noted, "The campsites are large and pretty well maintained. Not many tables are available. The one I used was wobbly, but held up."

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Most conservation area campgrounds close during hunting seasons. Little Lost Creek Conservation Area has specific restrictions as one camper explained, "The conservation area is closed to camping during various hunting seasons(I ran into a hunter scoping out his turkey hunting spot for the following week's hunt)."

Bathroom facilities: Most tent campsites near Annada feature basic toilet facilities. At William R. Logan Conservation Area, one camper reported, "The only vault toilet was closed and a porta potty was set next to that."

Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife interactions at tent camping areas. At Vandalia Community Lake, a visitor warned, "Bathrooms are fairly disgusting and full of spiders and there is a stray cat that stalks your food."

Insect activity: Bugs can be prevalent, especially near water. One Dupont Reservation camper cautioned, "This area WILL flood if the river floods; it WILL be buggy in the summer as the campground backs to a large wetlands area."

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds available: Some areas offer family-friendly play equipment. At McCully Heritage Project, a visitor shared, "I just love the bridge across the pond. We had a picnic and the kids got to play on the playground equipment."

Site selection matters: Choose sites based on their proximity to facilities. At St. Charles County Klondike Park, a camper advised, "Tent camping only. There is water available in the park." Another mentioned, "Make sure to store your food securely overnight - the racoons are pretty thick and hungry at night."

Bring water: Most tent campsites require campers to bring drinking water. At William R. Logan Conservation Area, a visitor reported, "Free primitive campground near a lake in William Logan. No frills camping at about 8-10 sites near the main entrance off Route RA."

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: Most conservation areas near Annada cannot accommodate large RVs. At William R. Logan Conservation Area, sites are described as basic with minimal space: "There is also a lollipop loop with some really primitive and obviously rarely used campsites in the woods behind the main camp area."

Alternative options: For RV camping with more amenities, travel farther from Annada. About 65 miles southwest at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, a camper detailed, "What we liked about this campground was the comfortable feel of being at a state park with plenty of trees, hiking trails, space between sites, but also the convenience of having a level, paved site with electricity and television/phone reception."

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