Many campgrounds near Eureka, Missouri lie within the Ozark foothills along the Meramec River valley. This region maintains mild temperatures from April through October, with summer highs averaging 87°F and moderate humidity. Camping options range from primitive tent sites to full-service RV campgrounds with water, sewer and 50-amp electric service within a 30-minute drive of Six Flags St. Louis.
What to do
Brewery visits with trail access: Beyond the Trail RV Park connects directly to the Katy Trail where cyclists can ride into town. "We camped there over Halloween, 2020. Brand new. Needs to improve quite a bit! But it's a great location! Will try again," writes Pamela C. The campground sits adjacent to a popular brewery with outdoor seating.
Water activities at lakeside parks: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers paddle boats, kayaks and canoes for rental on their small lake. "This is a great place to kayak and camp if you don't want to drive that fare and live in the city. We love going here and watching the sunsets," notes Lindsey C. The park includes a 3-mile paved walking trail around the lake.
Historic downtown exploration: Sundermeier RV Park provides direct access to St. Charles historic district. "Through the gate at the rear of the campground, and you can bike for miles. Easy ride in to St. Charles a wonderful historic river town on the Missouri River. Great shops, great restaurants," explains Cheryl K. Most campers report the 1.5-mile trail ride into downtown takes under 15 minutes.
What campers like
Proximity to attractions: St. Louis West/Historic Route 66 KOA sits virtually across from Six Flags. "Stayed here for trip to six flags, well taken care of. People are friendly, has a nice and clean pool. Little shop with all sorts of stuff," writes Nik B. The campground offers bike rentals, a basketball court, and evening activities like movie nights.
Easy highway access: RV Self-Park provides convenient overnight stays for travelers on I-44. "I rolled in about 1030 with my daughter and dog. Very well lit, very clean and very easy to get in and very secure with a ton of cameras. Also has a really nice dog area," states Grant. Despite highway proximity, most reviews note the convenience outweighs noise concerns.
Wine country location: Multiple rv campgrounds near Eureka allow quick access to Missouri wine country. "This is just a great park. It is located in a sleepy little winery town. It is just a few minutes from the main part of town with multiple beautiful wineries within a few miles," Jamie C. writes about Beyond the Trail RV Park, noting the bike trail access to wineries as a significant advantage.
What you should know
Seasonal flooding concerns: Several campgrounds experience flooding during heavy rain periods. "While we were there they had a record rainfall amount and the park apparently already has flooding issues so it was flooding pretty bad," reports Charlie & Danielle B. about Covered Bridge RV Park. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park also closed temporarily in 2019 due to flooding.
Train and airport noise: Cahokia RV Parque sits near transportation routes that create background noise. "Just minutes across the river from St. Louis. They have a shuttle to the various tourist attractions, just ask the staff at the office for details," explains Tom B., noting "it is an urban campground in a sort of run down area. It is what it is. But it was safe, clean and professionally ran."
Internet reliability varies: Connectivity differs significantly between Eureka RV campgrounds. "The wi-fi was surprisingly good enough that my wife and I could both work off of it and even stream shows on the Roku the whole week, except for our last day for some strange reason," reports Charlie & Danielle B., contrasting with David E.'s experience at Beyond the Trail: "WIFI wasn't great when we stayed here twice last year."
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-specific amenities: Pin Oak RV Park offers multiple child-friendly features. "A nice private catch and release pond, an old little mini golf setup, a small (but adequate) swimming pool kept the kids busy," shares Carrie A. The campground hosts regular events for children, particularly during Halloween weekends.
Consider noise levels for light sleepers: Several campgrounds near Eureka have transportation noise. "You are on the final approach for the airport, so it'll could be a lil noisy for some," Brian A. notes about Sundermeier RV Park, while Route 66 KOA campers mention trains passing nearby throughout the night.
Check bathroom facilities: Family-friendly bathhouses vary between parks. "The bathroom down the hill was in dire need of a remodel when we stayed here in 2019," Brian W. notes about Route 66 KOA, contrasting with St. Peters' 370 Lakeside where recent renovations include new bathroom facilities following 2019 flooding repairs.
Tips from RVers
Site layout considerations: Many Eureka area rv campgrounds have specific site configurations requiring planning. "The sites are mostly open, small and tight for larger RVs. The roads are all gravel as are the sites and there is limited grassy areas," Craig H. notes about Beyond the Trail, adding that "the site services, electric, water and sewer, are located to the front of the site and extensions were needed for both the electric and sewer."
Late arrival procedures: Casino Queen RV Park utilizes an automated entry system. "Park is not staffed, you get a gate code in your email to access the park. Spots are concrete and gravel, very urban camping," Josh F. explains. Similarly, RV Self-Park offers contactless check-in with automated power activation, though some campers report needing to call for assistance.
Seasonal maintenance impacts: Several campgrounds undergo maintenance during regular hours. "Don't plan to sleep late during the work week though because mowing, weed whacking and leaf blowers may start at 8:00am," Becky K. warns about Covered Bridge RV Park, adding "today they are removing the old concrete pad next to us while we enjoy a late breakfast at 10am."
