Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Festus, MO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Missouri camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Festus camping trip.
"It seems this is where most of the tent campers like to be. "
$10 - $65 / night
"Great for tent camping, not sure that trailers or anything larger than a car is allowed"
"The best part was a designated leveled area for tents that made sleeping so very comfortable."
"My kids loved exploring out there I will be renting a cabin later this week and will leave another review for the cabins the tent camping amenities"
"One of the sites is the "Creme De'la Creme" with tie out areas for your horses, plenty of tent and horse trailer parking space and a short walk"
"As night fell and the animal sounds picked up, I decided to sleep in my car instead of the tent."
$27 - $35 / night
LegendA great spot for a quick get away from St Louis. Beautiful park with lots to do not far from the campground. If you are tent camping you don't have to worry about generators from the RVs as there are two separate camping areas that share a really nice shower house, but have their own bathrooms as well. Be careful to not get a tent site in the middle, in the low area, as rain runoff will run down to the middle area. No tent pads, but plenty of grassy areas to pitch your tent. Activities in the park include swimming in the pool or the Big River, canoeing (rent at the Thunderbird Lodge), hiking, and petroglyphs.
TravelerDid a 2 night tent camp with my family and it was awesome. We had a great time on the trails and near the Mighty Missouri River.
GuidePeaceful tent camping on Walkers Island at $8 per day.
TravelerHas everything you need. Even got a hot shower while tent camping
GuideThe 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.
This Campground places you in the heart of Missouri Wine Country and there's a perfect base for visiting the wineries and restaurants along highway 94.
TravelerDoesn't allow pets for tent sites
LegendRobertsville is a nice little park on the Meramec River with about 25 campsites split fairly evenly between tent and electric hook up in a long loop. 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. However, most of the tent sites have nice trees for hammocking and all sites looked clean. The shower house is newer and well taken care of. Seems that lots of people come here for the boat access to the river, but there are some really nice hiking trails you shouldn’t miss. On the weekends in the high season be prepared to reserve two nights in a row, which can make it more difficult to get a spot. But if you go during the week you can have the place pretty much to yourself. And the racoons. Just saying
LegendNice state park close to St Louis. Good, if short, trails. The campground is used a lot by RV and campers, not so much by tenters. Lots of campsites had electric. All had the standard pininic tables and fire rings, and the campground has a decent and clean shower house. You might end up pitching your tent on a parking pad as many tent sites don't have level grassy spots for your tent. Sites are not very private, and some are right on top of the next. I like sites 65 and 58 for their privacy or grassy tent spots.
RangerNot 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. If your in the area check out the other amazing Missouri state parks while staying here. The Missouri Mines state park is maybe a 5 min drive and a neat place to see. Tent sites, Bathroom and some hammock spots.
Tent camping near Festus, Missouri offers a variety of scenic spots perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape into nature. With options ranging from private sites to public parks, there's something for everyone.
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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Festus, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Festus, MO is Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 27 reviews.
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