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Campgrounds near Earth City, Missouri primarily cluster along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, offering a range of accommodations from RV parks to tent camping areas. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park provides tent sites, RV hookups, cabin rentals, and glamping options just north of Earth City, while Sundermeier RV Park in St. Charles offers convenient access to the historic downtown area and the Katy Trail. Many of these mixed-use campgrounds feature level concrete pads for RVs alongside more primitive areas for tent camping, creating diverse options for overnight stays within 30 minutes of St. Louis.
Many campgrounds in the Earth City area require advance reservations, particularly during warmer months when riverside locations become popular. "The park is beautiful and a very short walk over to the cave and ziplines. There is easy access to the river and you are able to easily put in your kayak or small boat," noted one visitor about a nearby campground. Flooding presents a significant seasonal consideration, with several reviewers mentioning campground closures during high water periods. The region's proximity to St. Louis International Airport and major highways also impacts the camping experience, with several reviewers mentioning noise from planes, trains, and traffic at sites closest to the city, particularly at Sundermeier RV Park and Casino Queen RV Park.
Campgrounds with Katy Trail access receive consistently high marks from visitors seeking both outdoor recreation and urban amenities. Several parks position campers within walking distance of wineries, breweries, and historic downtowns. A recent review highlighted this benefit: "Loved this location, clean, micro brewery outside the gate. Immediate access to Katy trail. Bring your bikes or rent e-bikes in town." For those seeking quieter surroundings, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground provides a more secluded setting despite its proximity to the metropolitan area. As one camper observed, "Tucked away, not far from St. Louis, you wouldn't know you were that close to a big city." Many reviewers note the trade-off between convenience and atmosphere, with waterfront sites offering scenic views but sometimes lacking shade due to their newer development status.
Best Campgrounds near Earth City (89)
1. 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 Availability2. Sundermeier RV Park
"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."
"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."
from $56 - $61 / night
Check Availability3. 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 Availability4. 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 Availability5. 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."
6. Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park
"Very clean and secure overnight park just outside of STL. Phenomenal views of downtown and the arch, and fairly easy access to I-55/64/70."
"Close to the arch, that’s why we chose this place to stay overnight."
from $65 / night
Check Availability7. Marquette Mobile Village, Inc/MHP
8. Cahokia RV Parque
"It's a centrally located campground in the Metro St. Louis area. It's close to interstates and it's a short drive across the river to Missouri attractions."
"The spots are roomy enough, given that you’re situated less than 15 miles from downtown St. Louis. The picnic tables and fire rings are nice additions and the lots appear to be level (ours was.)"
9. Riverside Landing
"It’s quietly tucked in along the Mississippi River (except for a train that runs nearby). Nice level concrete pads with electric hookup! Water (not potable) and dump available."
"Lakeside is down the road to fill up. No shade and smaller sights great access to the rivers. Site 17 accommodate a 38ft fifth wheel will just hang over the back a little to fit."
from $25 / night
Check Availability10. 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
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Drive Time
- 19 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 26 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 28 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 36 min from Jefferson City, MO
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Recent Reviews near Earth City, MO
521 Reviews of 89 Earth City 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?
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.
- MMonica W.Traveler
Earth, Wind & Solar Farm
Love it!
This is the perfect, little spot to set up. The owners are sweet, and have been helpful with everything we have needed and beyond. We definitely would love to come back.
Guide to Earth City
Campgrounds near Earth City, Missouri sit at elevations averaging 450-500 feet in the Mississippi River floodplain, where summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F. The area's position at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers creates a network of camping options within 30-45 minutes of Earth City, with many sites requiring elevation considerations during spring flooding months.
What to do
Fishing access: At Pere Marquette State Park Campground, anglers can utilize the covered accessible fishing dock. "The sites for full hook ups are separate from the other sites," notes Kayla S., making it convenient to bring fishing gear and still enjoy full amenities.
Biking opportunities: The Katy Trail access from St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA provides extensive cycling options. "Quick one night stop along our road trip. Decent tent sites, standard ones are definitely more private than those with electric and water," reports Danielle C., highlighting the trail-adjacent camping benefits.
Gateway Arch viewing: From Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park, campers can see the St. Louis skyline. "Secure overnight park just outside of STL. Phenomenal views of downtown and the arch, and fairly easy access to I-55/64/70," explains Scott C., noting this urban camping option offers concrete pads with this iconic view.
What campers like
Proximity to metropolitan amenities: Sundermeier RV Park places campers within walking distance of historic downtown areas. "You are a stones throw away from Katy trail which will take you to downtown St. Charles. The trail is about 1.5-2 miles to get to downtown. You can bike or walk there," shares Brian A.
Lake activities: At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, the lake provides recreational opportunities beyond camping. "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. Awesome workout for the whole family!" explains Barbie B., highlighting the multi-use nature of the park.
On-site food options: Campers at Cahokia RV Parque appreciate the convenience of dining options. "Our favorite part of this park is the onsite Sawmill BBQ restaurant. While we prepare most of our meals, we were so tired; we decided to give the joint a try and, wow, are we glad we did! Delicious food for a reasonable price!" shares Jenni W.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Train and airport noise affects multiple campgrounds near Earth City. At Sundermeier RV Park, one camper noted, "You are on the final approach for the airport, so I'll could be a lil noisy for some."
Seasonal closures: Some facilities have limited shoulder-season availability. "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," explains Archie S. about Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground.
Electrical safety issues: Check electrical connections at campgrounds. At Sundermeier RV Park, a camper with engineering experience warned, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "There is a pool, bike rentals, dog park, movie night, basketball court, and more," notes Crystal H. about St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA, making it suitable for active families.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Cuivre River State Park offers nature encounters for kids. "Campground is beautiful and very woodsy. We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!" reports Maria E.
Security considerations: For families concerned about safety in urban camping areas, Casino Queen RV Park offers security features. "Very clean and secure overnight park...Facilities lacked some amenities (only vending machines, convenience store has shut down), but clean, paved, level sites with full hookups throughout," explains Scott C.
Tips from RVers
Pad construction: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers varying pad types. "Beautiful area next to a man-made lake. Concrete pads with full hookups, as well as dirt pads with full hookups," notes Ernest G., giving RVers options based on their preferences.
Utility placement: At Casino Queen RV Park, utilities have unique positioning. "Utilities are set up weird on all sites - Water and electric are at the very rear of the site by the sewer, so you will need a decent sized hose to reach if your water intake is in the front of your camper," warns Josh F.
Gate code systems: Multiple RV parks use coded entry systems. At Casino Queen RV Park, "You need a code to get in the gate, so you must register in advance," explains Richard H., underscoring the importance of advance reservations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Earth City, MO?
What camping is available near Earth City, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, Earth City, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 89 campgrounds and RV parks near Earth City, MO and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Earth City, MO?
Which is the most popular campground near Earth City, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Earth City, MO is St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park with a 4.6-star rating from 30 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Earth City, MO?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Earth City, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Earth City, MO.
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