Best Tent Camping near Fredericktown, MO

Recent Tent Reviews near Fredericktown, Missouri

523 Reviews of 17 Fredericktown Campgrounds

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 3, 2016

  Washington State Park Campground

  Washington State Park

  A 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.

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  Dave B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 17, 2019

  Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

  A drive to the shut ins

  We have stayed in cabins and tent camped. Beautiful spot, but can be very heavily populated

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  Dave

  Guide

  

  May. 2, 2023

  Four Creeks Ranch Campground

  Looked OK

  Shelly seemed like a very nice person via text. She just wasn't there when we arrived, and we had a hard time determining property boundaries, tent site locations, etc. on our own. Unfortunately, the tent site we did find was pretty washed out, and we ended up leaving and camping elsewhere. If you have an RV/trailer, ATV's, etc. this place is probably a hoot. Best of luck.

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  James W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Asher Creek Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park

  Quiet by the lake

  Tent camped here during the week in June and the campground was only about 1/3 full. Quiet and the restrooms and showers were very clean.

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  michael G.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 16, 2022

  Randolph County State Recreation Area

  Tent camping

  Plenty of tent camping sites. There are primitive also. Great Lake to fish and plenty of trails to hike. Looks like the rv site can get booked up on weekends.

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  iloveitontop R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 5, 2017

  St. Francois State Park Campground

  Nice Place to get away

  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. 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.

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  GB N.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  DD Hwy Campground

  October tent camping

  Tent camping back away from the RVs & we were the only people. Gorgeous river to view just a few steps away & the night sky view was fantastic. LOVED the bathroom & shower facilities!

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  Bob P.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 18, 2019

  Pine Hills

  Remotely lovely

  Tent sites with no electricity or water. Clean toilets and a covered pavilion for getting out of the rain when needed.

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  Mark B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Clean Sites, perfect for family.

  Sam A Baker has a large selection of sites. Perfect for tent camping or Campers of any size. Great trail selection, many moderate trails, but there are many options for those with young children as well.

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  Chelsea D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 23, 2020

  Pine Hills

  Beautiful new Picnic shelter, quiet campground

  This is a very basic campground with some shade. No hookups, really good for tent camping. The new picnic shelter is beautiful and there is seating around a fire pit. This forest does a great job of keeping restrooms very clean.

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  Brasley C.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 18, 2020

  Whippoorwill Lake Campground Resort

  Lake camping

  Small lake. Has tent camping or cabins. All roads are gravel. We have stayed in the cabins. It was a double bed and also had a set of bunks. So plenty of room. Lake has sandy beaches. Small playset I the water for kids.

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  Angela F.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Asher Creek Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park

  Our favorite place to camp

  We typically camp just at the end of season and have this is our favorite place to camp. We always tent camp with minimal supplies. It is has always been clean and even during peak season I felt there was plenty of space between campsites.

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  Alex T.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 2, 2017

  St. Francois State Park Campground

  Great getaway close to St Louis

  We spent a Saturday and Sunday there camping in the electric site. They do have tent sites but we wanted to be closer to the river which was a 2min walk.

  Great place, awesome people and kid friendly. Definitely will be back!

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  Scott M.

  Traveler

  

  May. 21, 2018

  Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground

  Camping within the trees

  I like this camp site because you are within the trees the whole time. It is tent camping only. Where we camped, the ground was covered in moss. That made for very soft sleeping, except for the few large rocks spread over the area. We had room for two portable canopies and about 35 cub scouts and family members.

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  April D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2018

  Washington State Park Campground

  Open and Small

  this ground is very well kept and is oerfect for tent camping. the only downfall is the amount trees. although the sites are very large, flat, and easy, you can see everyones business because there is maybe 1 tree in between each site. but there is a creek, trails, walk in sites, and lots of history to check out.

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 4, 2016

  Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

  Johnsons Shut-Ins is a special place

  Johnson Shut-Ins State Park is an amazing park that combines the comforts of an RV park with the rustic side of walk-in tent sites. It is the best maintained park in the Northeastern part of the Ozark's. It has a store in the middle of the campground. The sites all have concrete pull-ins and the bathrooms and shower houses are all brand new, modern, and clean.

  The sites are spread a part giving plenty of room to campers. There are several tent sites that you can walk into to get away from the concrete. There is a gear cart to help you get everything back from your car to your site.

  This is a place where you could spend several days and have a lot of fun. This is the premiere campground in that area of the Ozark's.

  The staff is also very helpful and friendly.

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  Barbie B.

  Guide

  

  May. 23, 2019

  Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

  Nice park with a lot to do in the park and the surrounding area.

  The campsites are very nice. I don't mind the concrete pads they have for camping and parking. We have a camper but used cots when we tent camped so concrete was not a problem for us.

  The kids loved the shut ins. We didn't even make it all the way to the back as it was a very long walk. We also visited some of the historical sites in the area.

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  Shelby B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2018

  Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

  Perfect for any experience

  There are hookup sites as well as a primitive loop for tent camping. The cart provided was great to walk our gear down the trail to our site, and there was a flat deck for us to camp on (which was great on our rainy weekend). The store was nice, and we got some great ice cream on the way out. We drove in, but the people next to us backpacked from another campsite. Absolutely a great experience.

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  Rebecca

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 22, 2021

  Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

  Late Fall Tent Camp

  We tent camped in loop 3 in late November for one night. The bathroom and showers were still on in this camping area. The spots are slightly close together but still very wooded. Not a lot of people camping at this time of the year even on a Saturday. Camp hosts were fabulous. The sites aren’t really set up for tents. More for Trailers. We had to get creative to find a spot to put up the tent in order to stake it down. Large parking pads, fire rings, and picnic tables at each camp site.

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  J K.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 6, 2019

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  All that you need!

  This is a great little state park that has plenty of options whether you enjoy tent camping or enjoying your Rv. Some of the144-151 sites can be pretty tight to get into because there are so many trees so double check the pictures on the reservation website to make sure you can get yours in. Ours is 40’ and it was pretty hard to get in but we managed. Nice shower facilities and laundry as well as river access within walking distance

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  Stephanie O.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 27, 2023

  Hawn State Park Campground

  Just About Perfect

  Took the youngest kids for their first camping trip, and it could not have been better. Plenty of space, site was level for our tents and had a nice, soft carpet of pine needles, facilities in great shape (didn't use the showers, but they looked decent and were fairly popular), nice sink in the laundry room we used to fill our dish-washing tubs, good neighbors, nobody too noisy and folks generally kind and friendly. Really enjoyed being on the tents-only side of the campground--allowed for a clear, wide view of the landscape and the fall colors. Hiking is some of the best in Missouri.

  I will say that the "walk-in" sites didn't seem to have much privacy and weren't very far from the parking lot, if that matters to you.

  All in all, you can't get much better for tent camping.

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  Amy S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 24, 2019

  Asher Creek Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park

  Simply Stunning

  If you are looking for a beautiful RV or tent site on the water, look here. There is a massive lake, perfect for a quiet day on the water. We kayaked out to an island and did some fishing. We didn’t catch anything, but it was relaxing. Campground was oddly quiet, especially after dark... we were the only site with a fire going.

  Hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Boat and jet ski rentals in season.

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  Madelyn H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 11, 2020

  Asher Creek Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park

  Gorgeous in the Fall

  My group and I camped in two of the basic sites in Asher Creek campground and we couldn’t get enough of the front-row lake view! The sites closest to the lake are very level, and everyone in the campground is only a short walk from the cleanest park restrooms I’ve ever seen. If you’re like me and are just doing basic tent camping, I’d recommend a pop-up canopy for the table area since there is not a lot of tree cover in those sites. Overall, an excellent place to camp!

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  Lynn G.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 1, 2017

  Washington State Park Campground

  Diverse fun, lovely campsites

  Lots to do for all ages, including swimming and hikes of any difficulty/length. Famous for petroglyphs and other history too. Green rolling hills that would be ideal to visit in the fall. The electrics sites are closer to the river, the tent sites are more private in trees in a separate area.

  Yay: Rent a canoe/kayak/tube to enjoy the river (on site!).

  Nay: Make sure to get away from the developed part of the campground to enjoy this nature. Surprise: Petroglyphs are the icing on the cake here!

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  Lynn G.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 1, 2017

  Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground

  Lovely area, great overlook on highest peak

  Very simple campground lets you feel close to the lovely nature here. The trail options are either a short loop or a loooong out and back along the famous Ozark Trail. Not much else to do (no water activites) so if you’re not planning to hike a lot or just hang out/grill, you might want to plan some time off site.

  Yay: Trails through all kinds of forests, waterways and waterfalls. Educational displays.

  Nay: TENT CAMPING ONLY!!! My friend had been turned away on a previous trip! (There are some other parks nearby if you are in an RV.) Fills up fast.

  Surprise: Hike the tallest mountain in MO, not a long hike. Endless green rolling vistas! Also had deer at our tent.

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  Erica P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2018

  Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground

  Beautiful Views!!

  The campground is based off first-come first-serve. They offer vault toilets and water and only tent camping.

  Taum Sauk Mountain is known for being the highest peak in Missouri but has a lot more to offer with its breathtaking views. There are three trails that are within Taum Sauk Mountain and you don’t want to miss out on these views!

  Taum Sauk Mountain- Missouri‘s highest point trail is not a long hike, just a little under 2 miles and rated moderate.

  Mina Sauk Falls trail is a little under 4 miles and rated moderate. Best to hike after a heavy rainfall to see the waterfall but don’t let that stop you if it hasn’t rained in awhile, still beautiful to see.

  Ozark Trails meets with Mina Sauk Falls and then runs off on own again. Its about a 14 mile trail and rated Hard.

  Be sure to wear good hiking shoes!

  I downloaded the AllTrails app, which if you dont have I highly recommend downloading it. This app is very helpful finding trails near you and even locates where you are at on the trail.

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  Leah H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 18, 2017

  Silver Mines

  Great Camping Near the River

  This camp site has RV hook-ups and tent camping. There are trees throughout the campground if you're looking to set up a hammock. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and is a mix of grass and light gravel. Pit toilets, no showers. Water spigots throughout the camp ground. Keep an eye out for snakes though! I nearly stepped on a copper head in the outhouse! Camp sites are a 2 minute walk to the St. Francois River. Great hiking along the river and good fishing, swimming and kayaking in the river! Also not to far from the Castor River Shut-ins if you're looking to pack two rivers into one trip. We just celebrated my husband's birthday here last weekend, though we have been a few times before. Always a blast!