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Best Campgrounds near Dutzow, MO

721 Reviews

Camping options around Dutzow, Missouri concentrate along the Missouri River corridor, with several established campgrounds like Klondike Park and Pin Oak RV Park providing varied accommodations within a 20-mile radius. Klondike Park in nearby Augusta offers walk-in tent sites and cabins in a unique setting of former quarry lands, while sites like Pin Oak RV Park provide full hookup options for recreational vehicles. The area serves as a convenient base for exploring Missouri wine country, with access to the Katy Trail state park that connects multiple camping areas throughout the region.

Seasonal factors significantly impact the camping experience in this region, with most campgrounds operating year-round but experiencing peak demand from spring through fall. "The campsites are very quiet, very family friendly park. On site restrooms, hiking trails, and a small lake with overlooking bluffs," noted one visitor to Klondike Park. Reservation requirements vary by location, with county parks like St. Charles County Klondike Park requiring advance bookings for both tent sites and cabins. Water access points along the Missouri River provide additional recreation opportunities, though campers should be aware that many sites have limited privacy between camping spots, especially during busy summer weekends.

The camping areas near Dutzow combine river valley landscapes with former quarry features and wine country ambiance. Campers consistently mention the variety of terrain as a highlight, with trails connecting many campgrounds to the Katy Trail system for biking and hiking. Several reviews note the proximity to wineries as a major draw for adult campers. Family-friendly amenities appear at most established campgrounds, though amenities can be limited at more primitive sites. One visitor remarked, "This is a great campground for a stayover if you are bikepacking the Katy Trail!" Sites near the Missouri River offer scenic views but occasionally experience highway noise, particularly those closest to main roads. Wildlife encounters, especially raccoons, are frequently mentioned in camper reviews, suggesting proper food storage is essential.

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Best Camping Sites Near Dutzow, Missouri (91)

    1. Klondike Park

    14 Reviews
    Augusta, MO
    9 miles
    Website

    $10 - $65 / night

    "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."

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

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

    "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."

    3. Pin Oak RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Union, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 962-1501

    "Nice little lake to fish in and areas to walk around in."

    "We were close to the playground though, which had bright lights at night and loud kids - I would avoid that area next time."

    4. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    30 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 257-3018

    "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."

    5. Beyond the Trail RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Defiance, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 484-0059

    $25 - $58 / night

    "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."

    6. St. Charles County Klondike Park

    5 Reviews
    Augusta, MO
    9 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."

    "We had a great time on the trails and near the Mighty Missouri River."

    7. Robertsville State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Robertsville, MO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 257-3788

    "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."

    8. Meramec State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Sullivan, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 468-6072

    $12 - $48 / night

    "Miles upon miles of trails. Spacious campground, caves to explore, old time blast furnace to explore, fresh Missouri spring with exceptional fishing. Then theres a general store with a restaurant"

    "Growing up near here, this was the state park that my family always went to. Forty some years later, it is still my favorite park in Missouri. I enjoy camping here with my family and friends."

    9. Cuivre River State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Troy, MO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 528-7247

    $15 - $38 / night

    "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."

    "It’s close to our house and there’s always something new to do each time. The bathrooms are well maintained and the campsites are fairly large and provide lots of shade."

    10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags

    13 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 938-5925

    "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!!!"

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2025

    Sundermeier RV Park

    This RV park could be great but they have a bad wiring problem with some 30A receptacles and the office staff is extremely rude.

    I've stayed here a couple times and generally like the park. I appreciate owners investing in urban RV parks and I don't expect much for amenities in these kinds of settings. The staff were pleasant on a pre-arrival phone call and at check-in—but once there was an issue, the office staff member became very argumentative and rude, consistent with other online reviews.

    ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING DO NOT use the 30A receptacles here unless you have a surge protector with an Electrical Management System (EMS) that explicitly confirms correct wiring before connecting your RV. My equipment detected a Line/Neutral Reversal on some 30A receptacles; the 50A receptacles appeared to be wired correctly.

    When I reported this life-safety hazard, the staffer’s response was, “Don’t use your surge protector—they’re not compatible with our system.” As a licensed Electrical Engineer with 30+ years of experience, I can state that this is 100% nonsense. The surge protector was correctly doing its job by flagging a major wiring fault. Do not follow the staff's advice when they tell you not to use your surge protector to "make it work." That is irresponsible advice that is literally endangering your safety.

    The staff also insisted that they don't have a problem because previous 30A users without surge protectors had “no problems.” This is plausible because a Line/Neutral reversal doesn’t usually affect RV operation but the statement shows their complete lack of understanding of the actual problem.

    A Line/Neutral reversal energizes the neutral side of the RV's electrical system. This means the RV chassis, appliance housings, and internal neutrals, which should be near ground potential, all become live, creating a serious shock or electrocution hazard if someone touches those RV components while grounded.

    The sites are basic with level concrete pads in good condition and other utilities (water/sewer) were fine. Excellent location near the historic St. Charles district. WiFi is unusable—bring your own Internet source. Restrooms and showers are dated and not in great condition. There was also no hand soap at the bathroom sinks all weekend.

    This park should be a 7/10 rating, but the electrical hazard drops it to a 5/10. The staff bring the rating down further to a 3/10.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Brazil Creek Camping Area

    Free to stay, no water, no gray dump, no garbage

    It's a free place to park and stand the night. The campground does not have any water, grey dump, or garbage. So it is primitive camping.

    There are lots of insects that will attack you on your walk, too...

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

    A Few Key Points Missing

    Stayed here overnight en route to New Mexico. We arrived just after dark in Oct at 7p. The person manning the entrance thought we couldn't be campers because we had just a pickup truck. RTTs must be new here. They didn't offer a map and there is zero signage to help you find your site in the dark. The bathrooms have no mirrors, no hot water and were not the cleanest, we passed on showers.

  • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Meramec Valley Campground & RV Park

    Peaceful and quiet

    My cousin invited us to this particular campground and my wife fell in love with it. It truly felt like a campground regardless of the amenities they have to offer.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

    Great stay

    Quiet RV park area very quaint very nice along the river, gorgeous by the caverns shower house and bathrooms provided couldn’t be happier

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Sundermeier RV Park

    Resort quality campground

    Very nice park. This is a big busy campground they have plenty of staff to handle the rush. Level concrete sites with FHU will definitely stay here again

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Graham Cave State Park Campground

    A Nice little campground

    A little rough on the way in, but the campground itself had nice spaces in the trees, picnic tables had covers, and we had electrical hookups. Some spaces might require some leveling. Camp host was very friendly.

  • L
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Graham Cave State Park Campground

    Not Impressed

    If I were you I would not waste any time going here it's not worth getting off of the interstate. The campsites are decent I would have to say... Don't try to put a kayak in the Loutre though. and Do Not Stop ANYWHERE along the route if You do BOSS MAN will Harass You until You hate this place. Too Many Restrictions and its really just a waste of time...the Cave is Once You've seen it blah blah blah

Guide to Dutzow

Camping near Dutzow, Missouri, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Cuivre River State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Beautiful prairie view and lots of great trails," making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
  • Fishing: The riverside views at Meramec State Park Campground are great for fishing. A visitor noted, "The park did have nice trails, fishing areas, breathtaking riverside views."
  • Cave Tours: Check out the nearby Meramec Caverns for a unique experience. One reviewer said, "We walked the Walking Fern trail... offered varied terrain and its own cave."

What campers like:

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Cuivre River State Park Campground, have poor cell reception. One camper mentioned, "Only negative... was there is no wifi and poor cell phone reception."
  • Ticks: Be cautious of ticks, especially at Danville Conservation Area. A visitor warned, "Woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here."
  • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, so it's best to plan ahead. A camper at Lazy Day Campground said, "Would definitely recommend! We arrived a little late... but the friendly and helpful staff had already texted us all the info we needed for arrival."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA, which has activities for kids. One reviewer said, "The campsite was very nice with lots of trees. It had a pool for the kids."
  • Pack for Activities: Bring bikes or paddle boats for fun at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park. A camper noted, "Lots of things to rent - bikes, paddle boats, etc., for daytime activities."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Many campgrounds enforce quiet hours, which is great for families. A visitor at Meramec Caverns appreciated that "quiet hours were enforced."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Cuivre River State Park Campground mentioned, "The full hookup loop has a lot of room, but can be a challenge backing in."
  • Bring a Water Regulator: At Meramec Caverns, one RV owner noted, "We did have to use a regulator to reduce the water pressure."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Lazy Day Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A visitor said, "Full hook ups or tent sites are available to meet the needs of the camper."

Camping near Dutzow, Missouri, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Dutzow, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, Dutzow, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 91 campgrounds and RV parks near Dutzow, MO and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Dutzow, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dutzow, MO is Klondike Park with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Dutzow, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Dutzow, MO.

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