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Best Tent Camping near Festus, MO

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586 Reviews of 11 Festus Campgrounds

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Brazil Creek Camping Area
    Nov. 3, 2024

    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.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pin Oak RV Park
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Pin Oak RV Park

    Old and shows wear

    This is an older RV park and campground, and the age shows. We spent several nights here due to engine problems with our tow vehicle. The sites are level, and there is plenty of shade. (One advantage of being an older park.) But everything is just a little run down. The sites are gravel and close together do not much privacy. They come with water, sewer & electric. There is a pool (closed when we were there), playground, mini golf, a lake, game room, laundry and a small store with basics. The bathroom and showers were clean, but dated. Not all facilities were in working order. Two of 6 washers were out of service, one bathroom stall was out of order, pot holes in the road. There are also cabins, and RVs available to rent. There is quite a bit of traffic noise from I-44 and there are a lot of excess lights kept on all night long. The staff was friendly and check in was easy. Many of the sites are occupied be semi-permanent residents. They have internet, but it is weak and spotty. Saturday night they had a band making noise for 3 hours!

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Onondaga Cave State Park Campground
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet park

    We stayed one night on our way through Missouri. It’s only about ten minutes south of I-44. The campground was only about half full, so it was nice and quiet. All sites have a concrete pad for the RV and for the picnic table. Includes water and electric. Playground, laundry room, and dump station. Hiking trails available from the campground and cave tours on weekends. We stayed at site #65 which is close to the entrance/restrooms and has no campsite on either side.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Francois State Park Campground
    Sep. 9, 2024

    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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Onondaga Cave State Park Campground
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    Great campground. Great cave. Fun river. Avoid campsite 65

    We stayed one night in campsite 65. Onondaga Cave is amazing with the new lighting; it just reopened July 4, 2024. The river is still fantastic fun, especially for our grandkids ages 9 and 12.

    Avoid campsite 65 when it rains. We had over an inch of standing water on the concrete pad when we arrived. 18 hours after it stopped raining, we still had some water on the concrete pad.

    Other than the water, Onondaga Cave SP has been one of my favorite places to camp in Missouri for more than 20 years.

  • Bj M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest
    Aug. 10, 2024

    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.

  • Nathaniel B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
    Aug. 8, 2024

    St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

    Best campsite we've found to explore STL

    Well maintained and well managed park. Staff on duty at all hours is awesome! We called ahead but didn't need a reservation. It is a city park and had that feel... not many trees for shade but the lake was pretty and the playground was good for the kiddos. Five minutes from food and stores. 30 minutes from downtown Saint Louis. I'll

  • Joseph A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Huzzah Valley Resort
    Aug. 7, 2024

    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.
    Camper-submitted photo from Huzzah Valley Resort
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Huzzah 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!

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout

    Lots of fun close to home

    Nice rv park. Lots to do. The golf carts are genius. We used all weekend and had a great time. Played in the waterhole, played on the lake w/paddleboats and kayaks. Nice campsites and showerhouse. The bar and store were beautiful. Arcade, pool,games for kids and adults. Loved it

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hazel Creek Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    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.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Lakes Campground
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Cherokee Lakes Campground

    Secluded and spacious tent camping sites

    I spent a night here camping while on a road trip. The check-in was quick and easy. The host showed me the tent campsites, which are secluded and private from the RV sites. The sites are outfitted with a picnic table and brick fire rings. Some have water spickets. There's a central covered picnic area. Lots of shade and tall trees. You'll want to check them for dead limbs before setting up your site. I didn't ask if hammock camping is allowed. There are at least two sites that would work nicely for a hammock. A portable toilet is available to keep the area sanitary for urgent needs; the flush toilets, laundry, and fitness center at the main entrance are also available for a longer walk or short drive.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Francois State Park Campground
    Jun. 16, 2024

    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.
    Camper-submitted photo from Huzzah Valley Resort
    May. 28, 2024

    Huzzah Valley Resort

    Memorial Day -Camping Trip

    Such a pretty camping sesh. Love this campground and its aminities it’s always cleaner and organized.

  • Gwenn W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Campground
    May. 26, 2024

    Red Bluff Campground

    Not What it Was

    If you’ve been coming to this campground for decades as my family has, prepare yourself. They’ve taken this hidden gem abounding with rustic, quiet character and turned it into a busy RV park. Most spots are not ideal for tent camping. The beaches are too small to accommodate the number of people now coming in. It’s just heartbreaking. It’s our ancestral home and we just don’t know if we can handle going back. The whole vibe is drastically different. It’s looks like every other RV park out there. It used to be a short walk to get to the water. Not anymore. They also got rid of the picnic area close to the water. It was extremely inconvenient getting my elderly mother down to the water (and then finding a beach spot on our side of the creek was impossible).

  • Gwenn W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Meramec State Park Campground
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Meramec State Park Campground

    Fun with the Cub Scouts

    We stayed two nights Group Site A. It’s far removed from the other campsites…and the bathroom. It looks like there used to be a trail back to the bathroom but it’s overgrown now. The water spigot was out of order but as we already had to drive up to the bathrooms, we just took the water cooler. The water is strongly chlorinated. That being said, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The Cub Scouts loved the site, the Natural Wonders Trail, and the visitors’ center. We will definitely go again but only if we get the site closer to the bathrooms.

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Guide to Festus

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.

Local Attractions and Activities

  • Enjoy a fun float trip at Old Cove, where you can camp with friends and float the Meramec River, making it an ideal spot for group outings.
  • Explore the beautiful trails at St. Charles County Klondike Park, which is conveniently located near the Katy Trail, perfect for bike-packing adventures.
  • Experience the tranquility of Brazil Creek, a great spot for fishing and cooling off in the creek after a day of hiking.

Tent Camping Prices

  • Tent camping at Old Cove is priced at approximately $50 per night for up to 10 people, making it a budget-friendly option for larger groups.
  • At Hagood Farm and Trails, you can reserve a site for around $25 per night, offering a unique experience on a working farm.
  • Camping at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park is available year-round, with fees typically around $10 per night, providing access to stunning mountain views.

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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 Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 22 reviews.

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