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Equestrian camping options near Eureka, Missouri are limited, with none of the reviewed campgrounds offering dedicated horse corrals or formal equestrian facilities. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground in nearby Granite City, Illinois accommodates tent and RV campers and permits pets, though lacks specific horse amenities. Most campgrounds in the region allow pets but don't provide specialized horse facilities such as corrals, wash racks, or dedicated trailer parking. Alcohol is permitted at most locations, with basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water available at established sites. Train noise frequently affects the camping experience at several locations, particularly at the Route 66 KOA.
The trail systems near Eureka provide opportunities for day rides, though overnight horse camping infrastructure is minimal. Mark Twain National Forest's Berryman Trail Campgrounds offers primitive camping with toilet facilities and trash collection, potentially suitable for experienced horse campers willing to create their own highline systems. Cuivre River State Park Campground features multiple accommodation types including cabins and tent sites with electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities, though reviews don't specifically mention horse use. For horse owners seeking developed camping facilities, contacting individual campgrounds about their equestrian policies before arrival is essential, as many locations may accommodate horses by special arrangement even without designated equestrian sites.
"Eureka is a nice town with everything you’ll need as far as food and supplies. Six Flags close by, but travel time to St."
"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."
"There is no equestrian camping and the parking for horse trailers is super small. There’s a neat 7 mile loop goes by old stable as well."
"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"
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability"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!!!"
"Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained."
"Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill."
"Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St."
"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."
from $15 - $42 / night
Check Availability"Not a huge campground but, Its a really simple beautiful place to enjoy Missouri's rolling hills. It is located 1 hour from St. Louis and 30 ish min from Elephant Rock State park."
"My site was close to the camp host and the shower house. Shower house was nice with 4 separate showers with locking doors. Water pressure was great and they were clean."
from $15 - $27 / night
Check Availability"Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."
"Horseshoe Lake is one of my most visited parks and most favorite park in the STL and surrounding areas. First off absolutely beautiful land and peace is easily achieved."
"Positives: quiet time starting at 11:00 pm, we didn’t hear cursing, loud music, or anything else that disturbs little ones once they go to sleep, close to the river, clean restroom and shower house, shaded"
"They have a family section if you prefer to be away from the louder bunch."
"It's remote and off the beaten path. A small campground with only 8 spots, some big enough for RVs. No hook ups or water. Pack it in and pack it out. Each site had enough space from each other."
"Pavillion, parking and horse tie out area adjacent trailhead. Excellent place to bring the kids if you want to unplug them from the media world. Trails and bugs and things that go bump in the night."
"So, as one of Missouri’s atv parks, this can be a load one. But, you can camp at campground 2, and you’re dealing with a MUCH more classic camping scenario."
"A great spot with a minute walk to a very well kept shower house and bathroom. We really liked this spot at CG#1."
from $15 - $52 / night
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RangerNice park with a large camp sites with premiere off-road vehicle area. The park also features four lakes, two swimming beaches, equestrian trails, a hiking and bicycling trail and picnic sites, as well as two campgrounds capable of accommodating campers with ORV or horse trailers.
LegendThis campground was packed, but it started off on the wrong foot. The entrance comes up quick and is right off a state highway with traffic moving between 65-80 mph so of course I passed the entrance and had to double back.
When I pulled into the park there was bunch of construction. There were a few trails but honestly it really seemed like an RV park with very few tents. The showers and bathrooms were clean but there were too many people, it was very crowded.
I should add as a positive that here were equestrian trails and a large parking lot to park your horse trailer.
St. Francois State Park is close to St. Louis so it is probably a popular destination, it just didn't feel like camping. I'm sure it will improve a little when the construction is completed, but I doubt it will be above three stars.
LegendCampground Review: This is a nice little hidden gem outside St Louis in a great county park. If you are a Six Flags kinda person, the amusement park sits at the southern entrance to Greensfelder. The park itself has some great hiking and biking trails, but the big draw is equestrian in nature (including eventing jumps along some of the trails). This campground caters to the horse-set, with more campsites attached to the equestrian park than not, which means you should make reservations in advance as it is a busy little campground. The equestrian camping area has a standing stall type open barn, a round pen for turn out, and large campsites designed for horse trailers. All of the sites with electric are meant for horse trailers as there are no amenities for RV's. The showers and toilets are in the horse camping portion of the campground. The non-horse camping area seemed to be an afterthought, and is along side a park artery leading to a boarding barn and more trails. I did like that there were two trail heads on opposite sides of the camping lot, and the trails were well marked. Expect this campground area to be busy as it is the staging area for equestrians who use the park.
Product Review: In July I won some gear from Primus for reviewing some campgrounds I visited earlier this summer. This was the first opportunity I had to try out my Primus Profile Camp Stove. This is a nice car camping stove; at eleven pounds, it isn't something to carry far. Things I liked about it include the wind guards, the latching lid, and the fairly thin profile when collapsed. For a two burner stove, it really didn't take up much room in my trunk and it is sturdy enough that I wasn't worried about piling gear on top of it. However, while new out of the box, the igniter didn't work. Glad I always pack a lighter. It's not going to boil water in record time, but certainly held a steady flame and was easy to adjust. I have other stoves, but this one seems like it will be my go to when car camping with friends as I can cook more on two burners than one. https://primus.us/collections/camping-stoves
LegendThis is a perfect place to enjoy with the family. Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St. Louis but far enough out to enjoy peace and quiet!
GuideThere is no equestrian camping and the parking for horse trailers is super small. There’s a neat 7 mile loop goes by old stable as well.
RangerSo, as one of Missouri’s atv parks, this can be a load one. But, you can camp at campground 2, and you’re dealing with a MUCH more classic camping scenario. The park is big enough you don’t hear the small engine vehicles over here.
The campground 2 sites are set up for horses, something I know almost nothing about, but they make the sites larger to accommodate equestrian needs and that’s nice. Hiking, MTB, and horse trails are separate from the atv trails. There’s even a nice 11 mile long paved trail that has some hills but will work for kids/strollers/etc.
There are a number of more interesting parks in the area for what I think of as a true camping experience, but this is a good one if you’re also on the pokemon plan (gotta camp ‘em all). If you like atv/utv/dirt bike stuff, man, campground one is for you, and it looks like a blast, read up on the lead mine tailing warnings.
GuideSmall campground ground ram by saint louis county parks. We were the only ones here. Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained. We stay about 30 feet to the right of the horse pin, and behind it where they dump the horse stuff really can’t smell anything. Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can’t be reserved. Pro -Most sites are great for trailers 26’ or less and 1 slide (sites 24-26 can fit a fifth wheel probably no bigger than 36-38 ft) -2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug -Not to many trees hanging over your camper that would drop branches -site 29 where we stayed can fit a 40’ fifth wheel -a lot of room to back in -showers and restrooms year around -frost free water at both ends of the campground -usual fire pit, picnic table and grill -park campers on grass to be closer to one side or another of your site -sites are reservable
Cons -no water at sites -no 50 amps -no dump but KOA and RV dealer 5-7 mins away
-site 29 only have 2-20 amp plugs no 30 didn’t realized till we parked. Only this one doesn’t have 30 -horses traffic on Saturday eventually from what the ranger told me once Covid is better -most sites back up to main road(mostly light traffic and none at night)
ScoutEnjoyed my stay and hikes on the equestrian trails. At the time no horses were around, only other tent campers, one of which gave me their extra camp wood.
Hazel creek is a picturesque crystal clear creek that is near the campground, featuring tons of wildlife and peaceful views.
The campsites are flat and clean gravel fill or dirt, the grass is usually tamed, each with a campfire ring with a grill and a picnic table and lantern pole. Densely wooded, full shade.
The access road was rough but my wife’s tiny compact car didn’t have any trouble, but I’m sure it’s a mess when wet.
RangerI only rated this a 3 because of location. Its located next to odd Monsanto property but great vineyards. I know. Weird. Anyway great multi use if you enjoy hiking, mountain biking ATV and horses. My husband and I went to check out cave vineyard which is exactly what it sounds like and is not to be missed. The facilities at this campground were top notch and the the sites were huge! Missouri always does a great job and its a great place to camp. A few minutes drive from the popular st. Genevieve.
Equestrian camping near Eureka, Missouri sits on the northeastern edge of the Ozark Mountains, where elevations range between 450-600 feet above sea level. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly reaching 90°F and mild winters with occasional snowfall and freezing temperatures. Most campgrounds in the region sit within heavily wooded areas with oak-hickory forests predominating the landscape.
River floating trips: 5-6 miles: At Bass' River Resort, campers can enjoy well-organized float trips. "We tent camped and floated the 6 mile float. Bathrooms we're clean and we'll maintained. Showers needed quarters to operate," explains Donna H.
Zip line adventures: thrilling heights: Though not always operational year-round, some campgrounds offer aerial adventures. At Blue Spring Ranch, "They have trail riding and a zip line, but trail riding was all booked when we called to reserve," notes Caitlin F.
Trail exploration: multiple difficulty levels: The Mark Twain National Forest offers extensive trail systems. "The trails are fantastic and have different levels for all. The best spot is over looking the lake and offers a clear view of the night sky," shares Chad K. about Cuivre River State Park.
Diverse campsite options: secluded or social: Cuivre River State Park Campground offers various camping experiences. "Campground is quiet and has big campsites. The campground is close to Lincoln Lake for kayaking," reports Cody S.
River access: swimming and wading: Many campsites provide direct river access. One camper at Blue Spring Ranch recommends: "Highly recommend going to the 'Upper Beach'! It's up by the cabins/cottages and you definitely need to drive there. Get there early in the morning to set up your chairs in the river to get a good spot."
Basic but functional facilities: Berryman Trail & Campgrounds offers simple amenities. "This 8 site campground has well kept vault toilets and no other services, but is fee-less to match. There is a pavilion near the access points to the Berryman and Ozark trails," notes Hannah W.
Train noise: persistent at some sites: The Route 66 KOA experiences significant train disturbances. "Beautiful. 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," remarks Todd P.
Limited cell service: plan accordingly: Many campgrounds have spotty coverage. At Berryman Trail Campground, "The campsites are good size and great for tents and hammocks. AT&T and Sprint have only enough service to make calls at the sites," explains Jake K.
Horse-friendly sites: minimal facilities: While some sites accommodate horses, facilities are basic. At Greensfelder County Park, "There's tie stalls under a roof and a round pen mounting blocks shower and bathrooms in camp. Electricity at each site and water nearby," notes Alicia B.
Swimming options: natural and developed: Look for campgrounds with swimming areas. "The park has an awesome trail system around the lake, and it looks like you can rent canoes/kayaks in the summer (was not open in the winter)," shares Kyle R. about Cuivre River State Park.
Kid-friendly campgrounds: managed noise levels: Some campgrounds separate quieter family areas from party zones. "We stayed on the family side and had a great time. Staff super helpful and upbeat, everyone looked like they wanted to ACTUALLY be there," says Matt about Ozark Outdoors-Riverfront Resort.
Playground access: built-in entertainment: Several campgrounds feature play areas. "They have a swimming pool, playground and store/gift shop. They have pay showers," mentions Joel R. about Ozark Outdoors, though noting it gets "crowded and noisy" on summer weekends.
Site leveling: varied conditions: RV sites have different grading challenges. At St. Joe State Park Campground, "Really nice pull through sites and the kids loved the beach," reports Shannon M.
Hookup availability: electric but limited water: Many campgrounds offer partial hookups. "Small campground ground ram by saint louis county parks. Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can't be reserved. 2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug," explains Matthew H. about Greensfelder County Park.
Dump stations: limited options: Plan for waste disposal needs. At Greensfelder County Park, there's "no dump but KOA and RV dealer 5-7 mins away," meaning you'll need to plan accordingly for longer stays.
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