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Campgrounds near Chesterfield, Missouri provide a mix of developed and semi-primitive sites within a 30-minute drive of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park offers electric and basic sites with concrete pads for both tent and RV camping in a wooded setting. Several other options exist within a short drive, including St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, and Klondike Park which provides tent sites and cabin rentals. Most campgrounds in the region feature a combination of wooded and open sites, with varying levels of privacy and amenities ranging from primitive to full-hookup facilities.
The camping season in the Chesterfield area typically runs year-round, though services may be limited during winter months. Many campgrounds, including Babler State Park, close their shower facilities and restrict water access from November through March, requiring campers to be more self-sufficient during cold weather camping. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend stays from April through October when campgrounds frequently reach capacity. Most established sites in the area feature level concrete pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, with electrical hookups available at many locations. According to one visitor, "Babler is one of those state parks that you just don't expect to see so close to a major city. The hiking trails are plentiful and quiet."
Campers consistently note the convenience of having natural settings so close to urban amenities. The mixed-use campgrounds often provide hiking and biking trails, with some offering water recreation opportunities at nearby lakes or rivers. Several visitors mentioned tick activity during warmer months, particularly at wooded sites, so proper precautions are advisable. Cell phone coverage is generally reliable throughout the area, making these campgrounds suitable for those needing to stay connected. A review highlighted that "You would never know how close you are to a metropolis. It is clean and feels extremely safe. There aren't many sites, but the ones they have are quiet and spacious." Many campgrounds in the region close their entrance gates in the evening, typically around 9 PM, so campers should plan arrivals accordingly or contact camp hosts for after-hours access codes.
Best Campgrounds near Chesterfield (81)
1. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
"Tucked away, not far from St. Louis, you wouldn't know you were that close to a big city. It is clean and feels extremely safe. There aren't many sites, but the ones they have are quiet and spacious."
"Great for taking long walks or bike rides, although very steep hills. Close to St Louis, so you can do some urban exploring."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability2. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
"I've been to 370 Lakeside Park many times to walk around the huge lake and to hear concerts in the summer, but I had never camped there. Still haven't. I'll explain."
"All hookups were conveniently located. Shower house and restrooms were clean and well maintained/cleaned every day. Had a lakefront site but didn’t get to fish this time."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability3. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
"Our site was gravel to park on with grass around it. Close to train tracks and highway, but didn’t notice with AC on in the camper. Close to 6 flags."
"This campground is fairly close to downtown and very close to lots of shopping. A great place to stay to stock up on supplies before heading west."
4. Sundermeier RV Park
"We were able to park next to our 5th wheel with enough room to not feel crowded while using the picnic bench. Also the site was level. We stayed for a week to enjoy St. Louis, St."
"You can literally be parked right at the Katy Trail. Through the gate at the rear of the campground, and you can bike for miles. Easy ride in to St."
from $56 - $61 / night
Check Availability5. Beyond the Trail RV Park
"A short 5 minute walk to “downtown” Defiance, the campground is right next to the Katy Trail. Forgot your bike? Walk 3 minutes away and rent one. Want to float the Missouri?"
"Excellent little RV park behind a brewery. The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town."
from $25 - $58 / night
Check Availability6. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags
"pros- activities for kids/fam nice pool tons of trees easy access from highway close amenities (Walmart, six flags, etc) close to StL (tons to do) we did grants farm and city museum one day"
"We spent a weekend here because we wanted to be close to six flags. I swear this place was more fun!!!"
7. Klondike Park
"The views are spectacular with some sandy shores of a small pond in the middle of the campground and some great trails. Augusta is a nice place away from St. Louis and a short drive down 94."
"Amazing park close to the city. Great lake and hiking trails. Access to the Katy and bike trails. Camp site are large, warning that some are hike in and not car camping."
from $10 - $65 / night
Check Availability8. Greensfelder County Park
"The park is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike."
"Well taken care of and close to the city. Trails range from a short walk to an endless combination."
9. Pere Marquette State Park Campground
"Pere Marquette Campground is a little gym, just past Grafton, Missouri. It is located in the Great River Road, and within 10 minutes to restaurants and bars."
"Great little campground just outside of Grafton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River. The campground is located in an open grove of old trees. There were owls when we were there."
from $10 - $20 / night
Check Availability10. Robertsville State Park Campground
"Hiking trails, a stocked pond, meramec river access, 12 basic and 13 electric shaded campsites available, play ground away from the campground and shelters available to rent for a family gathering. 2 trails"
"The hook up sites are on the inside of the loop and the tent sites are on the outside of the loop. You need to look carefully for a level tent site as some are fairly slopped."
from $14 - $38 / night
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Drive Time
- 16 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 25 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 35 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 1 hr 37 min from Springfield, IL
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Recent Reviews near Chesterfield, MO
580 Reviews of 81 Chesterfield Campgrounds
Jamal S.
Scoutlittle lost creek
Quiet Spot
Stopped here for a few hour nap, mostly empty and quiet off the interstate. Missouri Conservation land
Jerry V.ScoutMeramec State Park Campground
Many memories and making more
In the past my cousins and I would camp here every year at least once with Grandparents and my aunt and uncle. Always had a great time swimming, fishing and hiking. The park is beautiful and the camp sites are very nice. It does get pretty packed at times. Everyone seems to get along and its always nice to meet people from other cities or even some locals. I'm planning on setting at least two dates per year to take my kids and grandkids camping here so they can have the great experiences I had as a kid. Alot of spots to chose from if available.
MickandKarla W.
LegendSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Our Recommended Campground for Visiting the St. Louis Area
This campground was easy to find, as both our GPS and the campground signs led us right to the city park and campground entrance. Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m., but we called ahead and were graciously allowed to arrive an hour early. We checked in and proceeded to back-in Site 426 with full hookups. As the last site in the campground, the curve in the road made for an exceptionally easy back-in. The concrete pad easily accommodated our 40-foot toy hauler and F-450, with utilities conveniently located near the center of the site and no issues connecting two sewer hoses. Water pressure was adequate, and the 50-amp electric performed flawlessly. The campground's four loops have mostly younger trees, so satellite reception should not be a problem in most sites. Although we brought our Starlink, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet instead, averaging 217 Mbps download and 21.5 Mbps upload. The campground information sheet mentioned Wi-Fi, but we never saw a network to join and didn't inquire further since our internet worked well. We received three bars on Verizon and two bars on T-Mobile. The campground has a nice fenced dog park that's large enough to actually throw a ball, plus a paved walking and biking trail that circles the lake. The office also sells ice and firewood, and the dump station is located behind the office. Many sites offer lake views, and the RV sites are generally well spaced. We noticed Loop 100 has all concrete pads, the first two rows of Loop 200 are concrete with the remaining sites primarily gravel except for some end sites, Loop 300 is reserved for primitive camping and tents, and Loop 400 has a mix of concrete and gravel sites. The center rows of the RV loops are pull-throughs. One thing to be aware of is that the campground has begun charging short-term campers for electricity. We weren't informed about it during check-in, although our traveling companions were shown how to monitor their usage online. The information sheet we received only referenced weekly and monthly electric charges. Even with hot weather and occasionally running three air conditioners during our three-day stay, our electric charge was only about $14. We departed without stopping at the office and received a checkout email about an hour after the noon checkout time. The St. Louis area is our home base, and in our opinion, this is the best RV park in the area and the one we most often recommend to our RV friends.
Kalo O.
TravelerKlondike Park
Outdoor Family Fun
My family and I really enjoyed being at Klondike Park Camping. I can't really find anything I didn't like about this place. The camp sites were clean and well maintained, there are bathrooms not to far to get to and a camp kitchen where you can do dishes and cook if needed. I love the off grid feeling of being in the outdoors but when you have children it is nice knowing you have these luxurious not far from your camp site. I also love how easy it is to navigate around Klondike. I never got lost once I figured out the layout. My family and I can't wait until our next adventure at Klondike and we stayed at site 25 if anyone is wondering about the perfect site to camp.
Matthew M.TravelerScott AFB FamCamp
No frills
BL, the camp could use a Camp Host or Mayor. Stayed 1 night. We used the bathhouse and walked the grounds- so did a lot of other people; especially in the morning up to lunch. Quiet camp -Aircraft noise held off until 08:00 (bonus). Men’s shower side had great water pressure and temp- water fixtures were dated, dirty and temperamental (2 shower heads-1 working) also, cozy up to your multi-legged friends (spider webs and bugs were in competition for our shower space), Laundry is $1.50/wash&dry. I’ve stayed at a good many FamCamps: Lake Martin Rec -AL Uchee Creek-GA Destin Army Inf CTR-FL Robins AFB FamCamp-GA Round Pond -NY Kings Creek-VA Ellsworth AFB-SD Blue Angel Rec-FL Anniston Army Depot-AL Sigsbee-FL That’s my starter list! So, I’d like to see this one level up. It’s in a good area (we come through every couple years) and I think it could get a few more interested in it, if it were managed just a little bit better.
Tammy S.GuideSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Great price for what you get!
Full hook up. Lovely lake. Great paved path. Sites are level. Landscaping is amazing. My only issue is no shade trees. Where else are you getting full hook up with all of these activities for this price?
Kindra W.GuideRV Self-Park
Safe, clean, efficient
No frills, high tech self park facilty w paved lots and full hookups-ups.
Pros: 1. Door Dash delivers to site 2. Can purchase 12 hours for a quick stop or full 24 hous no matter time you arrive. Cons: its a bit pricey. It was listed as 30 for 24 its 50 for 24
Andrew S.GuideDr. Edmond Babler State Park
Great location, no privacy.
The location to St. Louis is great, and the utility hookups for RV were convenient, but there was ZERO privacy at the sites and hiking trail were extremely limited. Great coverage for Verizon and Starlink.
Guide to Chesterfield
Campsites near Chesterfield, Missouri offer a mix of county and state park options within 45 minutes of the metropolitan area. The region sits at the edge of the Ozark foothills where the Missouri River valley creates distinctive terrain with limestone bluffs. Temperatures typically range from 26°F in winter to 89°F in summer, with camping facilities adapting to seasonal shifts in precipitation and temperature.
What to do
Bike the Katy Trail: Access the 240-mile Katy Trail directly from Beyond the Trail RV Park, which offers full hookup sites adjacent to this scenic rail-trail. "The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town. Beautiful views across a large farm field (soy beans when we were here) to the hills beyond with incredible sunsets," notes camper Sam C.
Equestrian activities: Greensfelder County Park maintains dedicated facilities for horse owners with "tie stalls under a roof and a round pen mounting blocks shower and bathrooms in camp. Electricity at each site and water nearby," according to Alicia B. The park features specialized trails with jumps for equestrian riders.
Archery and water sports: At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, visitors can access multiple recreational facilities. "This is a great place to kayak and camp if you don't want to drive that fare and live in the city," writes Lindsey C. Another visitor noted, "There is an archery range. They rent out peddle boats, bikes and peddle cars/buggies as well. We rented a peddle buggy. Those are a lot harder to get moving then they look."
What campers like
Proximity to urban amenities: Campers value the short commute from St. Louis. At Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, April D. explains, "Babler is located off I-64 in the chesterfield area about 30 minutes from Saint Louis. There are many spots to choose from. Basic and electric/water sites. Tent and Rv set ups are mixed."
Level sites with concrete pads: Serious RVers appreciate the paved campsites at multiple locations. According to Nancy W. at Babler State Park, "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."
Wine country access: Campsites in the western parts of St. Charles County provide convenient access to Missouri wine regions. "This is a very nice park. The spaces are a bit close together and not many trees but I've been to worse," reports Barbie B. about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, adding that "The lake is nice and they have some spots close to it."
What you should know
Noise considerations: Several campgrounds report noise from nearby transportation corridors. At St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA, campers mention train tracks and highway noise. Todd P. comments, "This was such a nice and serene setting. Close to the city and local attractions, yet surrounded by nature none the less. It will be even better when they invent silent trains."
Campground flooding risks: Low-lying areas experience periodic closure due to water levels. "One of the downsites to this location is that it is prone to flooding. It was out of commission for most of the summer of 2019 as the entire area was flooded," reports Annie C. about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Wildlife encounters: Beyond the typical forest creatures, some parks have notable animal activity. April D. shares this warning about Babler State Park: "The only issue is the raccoons. They dont give a darn who you are. They will walk right up to, smile, and take your chips. Scandalous!"
Tips for camping with families
Cabin options for beginners: Those new to camping can ease into outdoor experiences with cabin rentals. At Klondike Park, Jonathan P. reports, "My kids loved exploring out there I will be renting a cabin later this week." The park offers cabins as alternatives to tent sites.
Theme campgrounds with activities: Families with children often prefer campgrounds with scheduled programming. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags, Lindsey R. notes, "This is not a rugged style campground as there are many amenities such as a pool, putt putt golf, volleyball, and more. They also host daily kids activities and crafts."
Site selection for group comfort: When camping with families, strategic site selection matters. Scott M. suggests, "The campground is not very large. Most of the sites are small. This works well for me since I like to talk and meet other campers. However, if you prefer some space while camping, this one may not be for you."
Tips from RVers
Electrical limitations: RV campers should verify amperage availability. At Greensfelder County Park, Matthew H. advises, "Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can't be reserved," adding that most sites have "2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug" but site 29 "only have 2-20 amp plugs no 30."
Water access concerns: Seasonal water limitations affect winter camping. At Babler State Park, one camper noted, "Not having water available except at the camp host, and no open restrooms and showers until after April 1, regardless of when the last freeze is was inconvenient for a spring break trip."
Site dimensions and pull-through availability: RV owners should research exact dimensions. Nancy W. reports about Babler, "Not all sites are long enough for large RVs and the roads in some loops prevent you from turning around. The camp hosts we encountered are very helpful and have a list of site lengths and can tell you which ones are appropriate for large RVs."
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best camping locations near Chesterfield, MO?
Where are the best camping locations near Chesterfield, MO?
Several excellent camping options exist near Chesterfield. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground is just 30 minutes from St. Louis in the Chesterfield area, offering both basic and electric/water sites for tents and RVs, plus equestrian and hiking trails. For campers willing to drive a bit further, St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA provides a convenient location right off I-44 next to Six Flags St. Louis with level spots and good hookups. Other notable options include St. Francois State Park (1 hour from St. Louis), Beyond the Trail RV Park in Defiance, and Sundermeier RV Park with its convenient highway access.
What amenities are available at Chesterfield campgrounds?
What amenities are available at Chesterfield campgrounds?
Campgrounds near Chesterfield offer a variety of amenities to enhance your stay. Cahokia RV Parque, while across the river in Illinois, provides full hookups, gravel sites with concrete pads, fire pits, and picnic tables. Recreational amenities include a playground, swimming pool, and walking pond. Sundermeier RV Park features level concrete pads with picnic tables, 30-amp service, and decent water pressure (30 pounds). Many area campgrounds provide shower facilities, firewood sales, ice, potable water, and dump stations. Some locations like Beyond the Trail RV Park offer proximity to recreational activities such as the Katy Trail for biking and Missouri River for water activities.
Are there tent-specific camping sites near Chesterfield?
Are there tent-specific camping sites near Chesterfield?
St. Charles County Klondike Park offers excellent tent-only camping sites near Chesterfield. This well-maintained county park requires reservations as sites are in high demand. The park provides water access and places you in the heart of Missouri Wine Country, making it an ideal base for exploring. It's particularly popular with bike-packers along the Katy Trail, though the climb from the trail can be challenging. Another great option for tent campers is St. Francois State Park Campground, located about an hour from St. Louis in Missouri's beautiful rolling hills. While not exclusively for tents, Babler Memorial State Park also accommodates tent camping with basic sites separate from those with electric/water hookups.
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