Best Equestrian Camping near Festus, MO
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Festus, MO (16)
1. St. Francois State Park Campground
Bonne Terre, Missouri26 Reviews•80 Photos•74 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Eureka, Missouri30 Reviews•48 Photos•122 SavesEnjoy picturesque camping as it was meant to be - with lots of trees, a babbling creek, fireflies, a campfire under a starlit sky, and all Pull-Thru RV Sites. Located on Historic Route 66, this KOA is less than 1 mile from Six Flags St. Louis and I-44. It's an easy 30 minutes from other St. Louis attractions, including the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, City Museum, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and Grant's Farm. Stay in a Deluxe Cabin or on a Patio RV Site or Premium Tent Site. Kids love all the activities/amenities, such as the heated pool, gem mining station, and new Jumping Pillow. Groups love the pavilion and meeting space with A/C. Pool: May 10 - September 30. Your host: Paul Shepherd.
- Electric Hookups
- ADA Access
- Equestrian
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Glamping
3. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
Wildwood, Missouri27 Reviews•64 Photos•149 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. St. Joe State Park Campground
Park Hills, Missouri20 Reviews•61 Photos•48 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Greensfelder County Park
Eureka, Missouri7 Reviews•32 Photos•57 SavesLaying at the foothills of the gently rolling Ozark mountain range, Greensfelder Park features lovely shaded trails and spectacular views, horse boarding, equestrian and group camping, hayrides, trails, nature learning center, picnic sites and shelters, playground and trim orienteering course.
The area was donated to St. Louis County in 1963 by the Trustees of the St. Louis Regional Planning and Construction Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1939 by A. P. Greensfelder, civic leader.
This is primarily an equestrian campground. There is a tie horse stall located behind the restroom that is lighted and will hold approximately 30 horses. A round pen is also available for horse turn out. Two trail heads are at opposite ends of the campground, with connectors to additional trails.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest
Davisville, Missouri15 Reviews•51 Photos•98 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
7. Ozark Outdoors-Riverfront Resort
Leasburg, Missouri21 Reviews•12 Photos•32 SavesYou won’t find another place like this. Ozark Outdoors Resort is tucked into a lush valley amidst rolling Missouri hills, seven miles off of I-44, just beyond the country hamlet of Leasburg. Since 1960, we’ve grown our business by serving families, friends, and groups of people who want to gather so they can relax, relate, refresh, and reconnect.
Tucked away in a valley among the Missouri hills, Ozark Outdoors attracts online casino players to relax and spend time with friends. Camping and Living along the Missouri River will make you spend a whole day enjoying the adventure, playing Safe Casino Canada https://www.homify.ca/professionals/9015543/play-safe-casino-canada with friends, activities. Also on the territory there is the best restaurant where online casino players like to eat, Paddler’s Grill, where only rustic cuisine. Out our front door you’ll see the most amazing Missouri Rivers sure to tickle your happy-bone. Imagine this… the sun peeks around a magnificent white cloud. A gorgeous blue sky radiates over the tops of tall oaks. Green leaves rustle overhead. The scent of pure, clean air breezes. You kick back in an Ozark Outdoors Resort luxury river tube; tip your toe in the water, and watch drops trickle off your fingers. The current carries you into a dreamy world where hustle and bustle no longer exists. Spend a couple hours or the whole day…it’s your choice. How much do you want to smile? Enjoy a River Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking or Tubing trip on the Meramec, Huzzah or Courtois River. Get away and enjoy riverside tent camping, full hookup RV sites, our outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds, seasonal events, a fully stocked mercantile store, country cooking at the Paddler’s Grill and much more.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Cherokee Landing
Bonne Terre, Missouri3 Reviews•6 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 - $36 / night
9. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
Collinsville, Illinois10 Reviews•12 Photos•96 SavesHorseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro East for visitors from throughout the region, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities on 2,960 acres.
Horseshoe Lake State Park accommodates 26 tent or trailer campsites. A sanitary dump station, pit toilets, and hydrants are conveniently located. The campground is open from May 1 - Sept 30. Campers can stay a maximum of 7 days in a 30-day period. We do not take reservations for camping. Although, group camping reservations are accepted through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. Bass' River Resort
Leasburg, Missouri12 Reviews•17 Photos•69 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$11 - $16 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Festus
209 Reviews of 16 Festus Campgrounds
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James D.
Scout
Brazil Creek Camping Area
Great Little Rest Stop
Very nice free camp ground that is suitable for any type of camping.
The Ranger, who was very nice, had good service with AT&T, I had TMobile at my campsite with a booster.
Miles and miles of trails for Mountain Biking, horse riding or just hiking, and you can ride your ATV on the roads but you need an orange triangle.
Well worth the 20 to 30 minute trip off the highway.
- KKimberly L.Scout
St. Francois State Park Campground
Peaceful
I stayed from 9/4/24-9/8/24. I stayed in the primitive campground. It was very quiet and peaceful. 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. There is a handicap shower unit as well that had a bench and hooks and a shelf to keep your things dry. The bathrooms were separate from the showers with 4 locking stalls. These too were kept clean and toilet paper was always full. Four sinks and mirrors and one outlet close to the sinks for hairdryer etc. The grounds were clean and grass was nicely cut. My campsite had a picnic table a campfire with grill grate and a light post to hang a lantern. The camp host were very friendly and drove around often on golf carts to make sure ppl were ok or needed anything. There was a place to fill your bottled water containers. The checkin office sold ice, campfire wood and a variety of ice creams, stickers and t shirts and sweatshirts. The park has trailheads to hike and an equestrian area. River access for swimming and fishing. There is a separate area with electrical sites and also handicap sites in the electrical and primitive campgrounds. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will be returning often.
- LLeslie M.
Guide
St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Do not stay here
The management and owner of this place do not care about their business or their customers. We had a terrible accident at this campground over the summer where a tree crushed and totaled our camper van, thankfully none of our family was harmed. KOA immediately wiped their hands of this telling us they have nothing to do with it and we needed to deal with our insurance. They did not even feel the need to refund our stay. I would NEVER stay here again and suggest if you do, hopefully you have really good insurance.
Bj M.Scout
Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest
My second stay at Berryman
I like that quite surroundings. But as a July 1 2024 they started cutting the timber. An they are going to a paid camping area. They have fire rings, tables and blacktop parking spots.
It's a shame it's going to cost to be here.
Joseph A.
Traveler
Huzzah Valley Resort
Camping at the zoo
If it's your birthday or a bachelor/Bachelorette party, this is your place. They have a family side and a party side (the zoo). Don't expect to get much rest in the zoo. There are plenty of campsites to enjoy. Reserve yours early they fill up fast in the summer. Huzzah Valley is the know party camp ground if you live in the Saint Louis metropolitan area
Allie A.GuideHuzzah Valley Resort
Weekend away
We took a couples float during the week to get away from our busy lives and relax. The huzzah resort is always top notch. Very clean(except the port-potties), great amenities and if you forget something you can always get it at the shop! The river was perfect and we practically had the place to ourselves with only one other tent in view! Not to bad for a Week day camp trip!
- AArt Z.Guide
Hazel Creek Campground
Spacious and Beautiful
We spent a one night get-away at Hazel Creek with our 30 foot travel trailer. The gravel road into the campground was no problem for a pickup with a trailer. It would be fine for a passenger car, too.
The campsites are large. Several back up to the creek, which is shallow and pretty. The rest are scattered through the wooded campground. Come for the scenery and the hiking. You won't be disappointed.
There are no amenities other than fire rings, picnic tables, and food posts. There is no cell phone coverage. Follow the USFS directions, not Google Maps. That will put you on good paved roads.
Helge Vandel J.Traveler
Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
Nice spot and great value
Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$.
- Bj M.Scout
Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest
Peaceful stay
Enjoyed the peaceful stay with nature. Enjoyed listening to the wind in the pine trees. It was a relaxing week. Will do again.
- EErica E.Traveler
St. Francois State Park Campground
RV campsites
Awesome place to camp. Bummed the sites didn’t have their own water hookups. Staff is super kind. Quiet time is at 10pm and fellow campers are certain to enforce that rule but that’s unfortunate for those of us who still want to listen to music and sit by the fire. Overall great camping spot!
- Allie A.Guide
Huzzah Valley Resort
Memorial Day -Camping Trip
Such a pretty camping sesh. Love this campground and its aminities it’s always cleaner and organized.
- SSara J.Scout
St. Francois State Park Campground
Nice & Clean
Very clean and well kept!
- RRandall K.Scout
Bass' River Resort
Love it
One of the best campgrounds we’ve ever stated
Mike L.TravelerBerryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest
Great spot to camp on the Berryman Trail
The Berryman trail runs straight through the campground. One of two campgrounds on the Berryman Trail. The other is Brazil Creek. This is the larger and more popular place to camp.
- Mike L.Traveler
Brazil Creek Camping Area
Great place to camp on the Berryman Trail
Good access to the Berryman Trail. There is a creek running along the camping area with a road along the opposite side. Park for the day or camp overnight to get an early start. Make sure you stop in Sullivan or Bourbon, MO for supplies. This site is pretty remote from any services.
- aalexis M.Guide
Brazil Creek Camping Area
Nice spot
No Verizon signal. Bathroom available. Nice secluded area.
Chris J.TravelerHazel Creek Campground
Great campsite
This site was probably my favorite one in Missouri so far. Has a few sites that are great for groups. Then a few sites that are more private for solo/family camps. Fire pit/lantern hooks/tables at the sites. No cell service for both my AT&T and Verizon phones. No restrooms. Only negative I could say about the site would be the other campers that have stayed before me. There was trash I had to police up left by other campers. The fire ring was still hot with a burning log. Bring a shovel if you’re going to camp here and want to have a fire. The fire rings were full with ash. Will have to clean out the rings to have a safe fire. Don’t think they are maintained that well.
Jeremy C.Traveler
St. Joe State Park Campground
No dispersed camping
My girlfriend and I were going to backpack camp at St Joe. We learned that the dispersed campsites had been dismantled. That's a real bummer.
Jason F.
LegendSt. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
A nice place to overnight
We stayed here for one night on our way home from Colorado. After checking in at the office, an employee escorted us to our site. Site A13 was a combination of mostly gravel and soft ground. The site was not level front to back and we had to build a sizable pyramid with our blocks to get the rig leveled out.
The pool area was very nice. It was great to be able to cook off after a long day of driving. We’d definitely stay here again.
Chris H.LegendSt. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Great place to stay if you’re going to St Louis
We actually didn’t hang out in the campground very much because we spent a lot of time in St. Louis. The campsite was very nice with lots of trees. It had a pool for the kids and some fun things for little ones to do there. The campsite is 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, and a great place to stay if you’re looking to go check out the gateway arch or go to a Cardinals game.
Sean A.TravelerBerryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest
Great for the location, was crowded
If you're wanting a ton of privacy, this campground isn't for you. In a great location, especially if you're coming from the north and this is an overnight stop before you head farther south. Did a short walk on some of the trails for hiking/biking/riding and they seemed great. Well kept area with a fire ring and table, vault toilets but no water. Would recommend.
(Review is based on trip in Oct. 2021, could of changed at this time)
- SSuzyTraveler
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
If I Could Leave Zero Stars I Would
I have stayed in hundreds of places and hiked many miles and have never experienced a tick infestation like I did at this park. I stopped counting at 20(!!!) pulled off my dogs(yes, they are on prevention meds), myself(yes, I was wearing DEET), and inside my camper in just two days. 0/10 do NOT recommend
- CCandaceTraveler
Huzzah Valley Resort
Easy Pull In Site
Stayed here for a float. Although we stayed on a rainy weekend, it was a nice spot, and we would definitely come back. (Our site did get a little on the muddy side, so we may try a different spot when we return.)
Sam H.Guide
Ozark Outdoors-Riverfront Resort
Super crowded and heavily commercialized
I knew this was a resort heavily based on river activities, so I didn't come into this expecting a casual campground in the woods. But I was still surprised by just how jam-packed and crowded the entire place is, and excessively commercialized trying to sell you something everywhere you turn. The large number of sites with everything from primitive to full hookups is nice. But everything is like sitting on top of your neighbor. Yeah they did decent at keeping enough trees for shade on most of it, but most RV spots you've got like 6 to 7 feet between you and the next one and that's without slideouts. If you're visiting the area to do the canoeing, rafting, tubing, all those fun river activities, then this is a great place because they provided all in one spot. But for a relaxing family camping trip, I personally won't be returning to this site.
- BBrittany F.Scout
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
Good and Simple
Good spot for a St.Louis stop. Sites are paved and relatively level. $25 for electric only but with a dump and fresh water fill up stations. Hot water showers in bathrooms. Reservations on the website are until 7pm day-of or first-come first-served need to arrive by 9pm before gate closes. Little tags on each site to say which is still available for that night. No pay station so if office is closed can pay in the a.m.
Dan W.ScoutBass' River Resort
Great store. Great pizza
Good store to get everything you forgot. Really good pizza delivery to the site
- NNatalie M.Guide
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
Huge Spaces- Very Private and Clean!
We booked this campground because we were spending time in St Louis. It only took about 35 minutes to get from here to downtown. The campground is close to grocery stores and lots of shopping! The sites themselves are very clean and well kept. Our site, 32, was huge and grassy! If you want to be close to the playground and bathrooms, this site was perfect.
Guide to Festus
Horse camping in Missouri offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.
Equestrian campgrounds include great amenities
- The St. Francois State Park Campground features electric hookups and sanitary dump stations, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
- At Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest, you'll find well-maintained sites with picnic tables and fire rings, ideal for relaxing after a day of riding.
- Brazil Creek offers a secluded setting with hitching posts for horses, making it a great spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy miles of scenic trails at Greensfelder County Park, perfect for horseback riding and exploring the beautiful surroundings.
- The Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground provides access to equestrian trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, ideal for a day of adventure.
- Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground is close to fishing and hiking opportunities, allowing you to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities with your horse.
Tips for equestrian camping near Festus, Missouri
- Make sure to bring plenty of water for both you and your horse, as some campgrounds like Hazel Creek Campground do not have drinking water available.
- Arrive early to secure a good spot, especially at popular locations like Cherokee Landing, which can fill up quickly during peak seasons.
- Familiarize yourself with the campground rules regarding horses, as some places may have specific guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all campers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Festus, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Festus, MO is St. Francois State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 26 reviews.
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