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Places to Camp near Cape Girardeau, MO

424 Reviews

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Cape Girardeau, MO has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Cape Girardeau, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Cape Girardeau, MO. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Camping Sites Near Cape Girardeau, MO (94)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Trail of Tears State Park Campground

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    Trail of Tears State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    54 Photos
    89 Saves
    McClure, Illinois
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Giant City State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    165 Photos
    129 Saves
    Makanda, Illinois
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Shawnee Forest Campground

    30 Reviews
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    173 Saves
    Vienna, Illinois

    Located in the Middle of Southern Illinois just Off I-24 it is a great place to stay while you explore all the the Shawnee Forest. From Giant City to Garden of the Gods. The Tunnel Hill bike trail is a half mile away and Cache River is just down the road. We have 60 Full Hook up sites. Large pull through sites up to 120 feet long. We have Shower Houses and Laundry Facilities. Our Campground is Open Year Round.

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    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $40 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from The Landing Point RV Park

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    The Landing Point RV Park

    4 Reviews
    13 Saves
    Cape Girardeau, Missouri

    Our park features paved roads, large concrete pads and patios, picnic tables, large shade trees. We have ice, soda, snacks, firewood with a few selected camping supplies and much more.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    General Watkins Conservation Area

    5 Reviews
    12 Saves
    Oran, Missouri
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    • Tents
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Bayou Campground

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    Turkey Bayou Campground

    10 Reviews
    18 Photos
    147 Saves
    Gorham, Illinois

    Turkey Bayou Campground​

    Located in Oakwood Bottoms, Turkey Bayou Campground is a great location outdoor activities including waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, trapping, fishing, nature watching and bird watching. The campground is next to a 20-acre lake on the Big Muddy River with close proximity to the Big Muddy boat launch and the Oakwood Bottoms Greentree Reservoir. There is no charge for camping at Turkey Bayou, but there is a 14-day maximum stay. The campground does not have water or toilets. The site frequently floods during heavy rain periods.

    Our partner, Friends of Turkey Bayou helps maintain Turkey Bayou Campground.

    A favorite with waterfowl hunters, Oakwood Bottoms offers so much more from excellent bird watching to fishing opportunities and primitive camping at Turkey Bayou Campground. Picnic with your family or youth group at Oakwood Bottoms picnic site and take a short walk into the bottoms on the wooden boardwalk trail that loops back to the picnic area. The site also has a large picnic shelter next to a large pond, where you can enjoy watching ducks and other birds visit the pond in search of food.

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    • Group
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

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    Turkey Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

    16 Reviews
    47 Photos
    1 Save
    Goreville, Illinois

    Turkey Ridge is for campers who want a serene outdoor experience. It is a Class C walk-in campground that includes camp pads, picnic tables, cooking grills and showers. Drinking water and toilets are located near the parking lots.

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    • Reservable
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    $18 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Hinton RV Park

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    Hinton RV Park

    8 Reviews
    5 Photos
    18 Saves
    Benton, Missouri
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Deer Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

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    Deer Ridge Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

    14 Reviews
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    Goreville, Illinois

    Deer Ridge campground is a well-shaded Class A facility offering gravel pads with electricity, picnic tables and cooking grills. Drinking water, showers, flush toilets and a sanitary dump station complete the setting for campers who prefer to include a few comforts of home with their outdoor adventure.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Cape Camping & RV Park

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    Cape Camping & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    6 Saves
    Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

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