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The western outskirts of High Ridge, Missouri feature a diverse camping landscape within a 30-minute radius of the city. Greensfelder County Park and Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground offer traditional camping experiences with tent and RV sites nestled in the rolling Missouri hills. For family-oriented camping with amenities, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort at Six Flags provides full hookups, cabins, and glamping options from April through October. The St. Louis West/Historic Route 66 KOA maintains year-round operations with big-rig friendly sites and yurt accommodations. Robertsville State Park Campground, approximately 15 miles southwest of High Ridge, consistently receives high ratings for its riverfront sites and boat access points.
Reservations are essential at most established campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods. Many sites near High Ridge experience heavy rainfall in spring, with some campers reporting drainage issues at certain locations. According to one visitor at a nearby campground, "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." The proximity to St. Louis means urban noise can affect some campgrounds, particularly those near highways or the airport flight path. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may diminish in deeper valleys. Most campgrounds maintain paved or gravel access roads suitable for standard vehicles.
Riverside camping locations receive consistently positive reviews from visitors to the High Ridge area. Campers frequently mention the Missouri and Meramec Rivers as highlights of their stays. The High Ridge camping region offers diverse campsite options within easy driving distance, making it ideal for weekend getaways from St. Louis. Beyond the Trail RV Park earns praise for its location adjacent to the Katy Trail, with one reviewer noting it "has it all. A short 5-minute walk to downtown Defiance, right next to the Katy Trail." Wildlife sightings are common, with visitors reporting deer, raccoons, and various bird species. State park campgrounds typically offer more spacious sites and natural settings, while private RV parks provide superior hookups and amenities. Noise levels vary significantly between locations, with some campers noting train and airport noise at sites closer to urban areas, while others praise the quiet atmosphere of more secluded options.
Best Campgrounds near High Ridge (92)
1. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
"Our site was gravel to park on with grass around it. Close to train tracks and highway, but didn’t notice with AC on in the camper. Close to 6 flags."
"This campground is fairly close to downtown and very close to lots of shopping. A great place to stay to stock up on supplies before heading west."
2. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
"Tucked away, not far from St. Louis, you wouldn't know you were that close to a big city. It is clean and feels extremely safe. There aren't many sites, but the ones they have are quiet and spacious."
"Great for taking long walks or bike rides, although very steep hills. Close to St Louis, so you can do some urban exploring."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags
"pros- activities for kids/fam nice pool tons of trees easy access from highway close amenities (Walmart, six flags, etc) close to StL (tons to do) we did grants farm and city museum one day"
"We spent a weekend here because we wanted to be close to six flags. I swear this place was more fun!!!"
4. Robertsville State Park Campground
"Hiking trails, a stocked pond, meramec river access, 12 basic and 13 electric shaded campsites available, play ground away from the campground and shelters available to rent for a family gathering. 2 trails"
"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."
from $14 - $38 / night
Check Availability5. Greensfelder County Park
"The park is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike."
"Well taken care of and close to the city. Trails range from a short walk to an endless combination."
6. Covered Bridge RV Park & Storage
from $50 / night
Check Availability7. Klondike Park
"The views are spectacular with some sandy shores of a small pond in the middle of the campground and some great trails. Augusta is a nice place away from St. Louis and a short drive down 94."
"Amazing park close to the city. Great lake and hiking trails. Access to the Katy and bike trails. Camp site are large, warning that some are hike in and not car camping."
from $10 - $65 / night
Check Availability8. Beyond the Trail RV Park
"A short 5 minute walk to “downtown” Defiance, the campground is right next to the Katy Trail. Forgot your bike? Walk 3 minutes away and rent one. Want to float the Missouri?"
"Excellent little RV park behind a brewery. The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town."
from $25 - $58 / night
Check Availability9. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Resort at Six Flags
"It’s about a 30-40 min drive to the arch from campground Sites were all gravel, fire pits were poorly placed and frequently it fell under someone else’s slide or trailer."
10. Cahokia RV Parque
"It's a centrally located campground in the Metro St. Louis area. It's close to interstates and it's a short drive across the river to Missouri attractions."
"The spots are roomy enough, given that you’re situated less than 15 miles from downtown St. Louis. The picnic tables and fire rings are nice additions and the lots appear to be level (ours was.)"
Drive Time
- 25 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 29 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 43 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 53 min from Jefferson City, MO
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Dr. Edmond Babler State Park
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St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
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Recent Reviews near High Ridge, MO
740 Reviews of 92 High Ridge Campgrounds
Jerry V.ScoutMeramec State Park Campground
Many memories and making more
In the past my cousins and I would camp here every year at least once with Grandparents and my aunt and uncle. Always had a great time swimming, fishing and hiking. The park is beautiful and the camp sites are very nice. It does get pretty packed at times. Everyone seems to get along and its always nice to meet people from other cities or even some locals. I'm planning on setting at least two dates per year to take my kids and grandkids camping here so they can have the great experiences I had as a kid. Alot of spots to chose from if available.
- Kathy G.Scout
Courtois Creek Dispersed
F350 with slide in camper
We got our F350 with a slide in camper down to the creek. About a mile off the main road but it was super tight. Would recommend having a saw in case tree is down: def scraped some branches but it was nice at the end with the creek there. Very peaceful
MickandKarla W.
LegendSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Our Recommended Campground for Visiting the St. Louis Area
This campground was easy to find, as both our GPS and the campground signs led us right to the city park and campground entrance. Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m., but we called ahead and were graciously allowed to arrive an hour early. We checked in and proceeded to back-in Site 426 with full hookups. As the last site in the campground, the curve in the road made for an exceptionally easy back-in. The concrete pad easily accommodated our 40-foot toy hauler and F-450, with utilities conveniently located near the center of the site and no issues connecting two sewer hoses. Water pressure was adequate, and the 50-amp electric performed flawlessly. The campground's four loops have mostly younger trees, so satellite reception should not be a problem in most sites. Although we brought our Starlink, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet instead, averaging 217 Mbps download and 21.5 Mbps upload. The campground information sheet mentioned Wi-Fi, but we never saw a network to join and didn't inquire further since our internet worked well. We received three bars on Verizon and two bars on T-Mobile. The campground has a nice fenced dog park that's large enough to actually throw a ball, plus a paved walking and biking trail that circles the lake. The office also sells ice and firewood, and the dump station is located behind the office. Many sites offer lake views, and the RV sites are generally well spaced. We noticed Loop 100 has all concrete pads, the first two rows of Loop 200 are concrete with the remaining sites primarily gravel except for some end sites, Loop 300 is reserved for primitive camping and tents, and Loop 400 has a mix of concrete and gravel sites. The center rows of the RV loops are pull-throughs. One thing to be aware of is that the campground has begun charging short-term campers for electricity. We weren't informed about it during check-in, although our traveling companions were shown how to monitor their usage online. The information sheet we received only referenced weekly and monthly electric charges. Even with hot weather and occasionally running three air conditioners during our three-day stay, our electric charge was only about $14. We departed without stopping at the office and received a checkout email about an hour after the noon checkout time. The St. Louis area is our home base, and in our opinion, this is the best RV park in the area and the one we most often recommend to our RV friends.
Kalo O.
TravelerKlondike Park
Outdoor Family Fun
My family and I really enjoyed being at Klondike Park Camping. I can't really find anything I didn't like about this place. The camp sites were clean and well maintained, there are bathrooms not to far to get to and a camp kitchen where you can do dishes and cook if needed. I love the off grid feeling of being in the outdoors but when you have children it is nice knowing you have these luxurious not far from your camp site. I also love how easy it is to navigate around Klondike. I never got lost once I figured out the layout. My family and I can't wait until our next adventure at Klondike and we stayed at site 25 if anyone is wondering about the perfect site to camp.
Matthew M.TravelerScott AFB FamCamp
No frills
BL, the camp could use a Camp Host or Mayor. Stayed 1 night. We used the bathhouse and walked the grounds- so did a lot of other people; especially in the morning up to lunch. Quiet camp -Aircraft noise held off until 08:00 (bonus). Men’s shower side had great water pressure and temp- water fixtures were dated, dirty and temperamental (2 shower heads-1 working) also, cozy up to your multi-legged friends (spider webs and bugs were in competition for our shower space), Laundry is $1.50/wash&dry. I’ve stayed at a good many FamCamps: Lake Martin Rec -AL Uchee Creek-GA Destin Army Inf CTR-FL Robins AFB FamCamp-GA Round Pond -NY Kings Creek-VA Ellsworth AFB-SD Blue Angel Rec-FL Anniston Army Depot-AL Sigsbee-FL That’s my starter list! So, I’d like to see this one level up. It’s in a good area (we come through every couple years) and I think it could get a few more interested in it, if it were managed just a little bit better.
Tammy S.
GuideSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Great price for what you get!
Full hook up. Lovely lake. Great paved path. Sites are level. Landscaping is amazing. My only issue is no shade trees. Where else are you getting full hook up with all of these activities for this price?
Kindra W.GuideRV Self-Park
Safe, clean, efficient
No frills, high tech self park facilty w paved lots and full hookups-ups.
Pros: 1. Door Dash delivers to site 2. Can purchase 12 hours for a quick stop or full 24 hous no matter time you arrive. Cons: its a bit pricey. It was listed as 30 for 24 its 50 for 24
Andrew S.GuideDr. Edmond Babler State Park
Great location, no privacy.
The location to St. Louis is great, and the utility hookups for RV were convenient, but there was ZERO privacy at the sites and hiking trail were extremely limited. Great coverage for Verizon and Starlink.
Guide to High Ridge
Camping opportunities around High Ridge, Missouri extend well beyond the main campgrounds, with fall and spring offering distinct seasonal experiences. The area sits at approximately 925 feet elevation with surrounding valleys dropping 300-400 feet, creating significant temperature variations between hilltops and lowlands. Overnight temperature drops of 15-20 degrees aren't uncommon during spring and fall camping seasons, requiring proper gear preparation.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: 15-20 minutes west at Pin Oak RV Park where campers enjoy the private catch-and-release pond. "Nice little lake to fish in and areas to walk around in," notes one visitor, while another mentions "Fishing pond was a blast for the kids!"
Mountain biking trails: Multiple skill levels available at Greensfelder County Park where "the park is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike." A camper notes the park has "two trail heads near the campground(very nice hiking!)"
Katy Trail access: Direct connections from Klondike Park which sits right along the trail in Augusta. According to a camper, "There is a sandy beach area surrounding the water, making it a great place either lay in the sun or to go fishing. It is right on the Katy Trail so the hiking and biking is great as well."
What campers like
Quiet settings away from highways: Campers at Robertsville State Park Campground consistently mention the peaceful atmosphere. "We have camped at this park several times. My wife's favorite. Very wooded small state park. 28 total sites all very shaded," writes one reviewer. Another adds that "Our campsite sat on a flat platform shadowed by trees and overlooking the forest."
Access to both nature and city attractions: The proximity to St. Louis while still being in natural settings draws positive comments. At Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground, one visitor notes "This is truly a hidden gem. Tucked away, not far from St. Louis, you wouldn't know you were that close to a big city." Another camper appreciates "the comfortable feel of being at a state park with plenty of trees, hiking trails, space between sites, but also the convenience of having a level, paved site."
Well-maintained facilities: Campers frequently mention clean shower houses and bathrooms at multiple locations. One camper at St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA reported "Office Staff was super friendly. Went above and beyond for service. Separate handicap shower facilities are always a huge plus for us. Bathrooms were clean."
What you should know
Drainage issues after rain: Several campgrounds experience standing water problems. At Pin Oak RV Park, "sites are level, and there is plenty of shade" but the gravel sites can retain moisture after heavy rain.
Noise factors vary significantly: Train sounds affect some campgrounds more than others. At Route 66 KOA, one camper noted, "Close to train tracks and highway, but didn't notice with AC on in the camper." Another mentioned it "will be even better when they invent silent trains."
Limited cell service in valleys: Connectivity decreases in deeper areas of the state parks. One Greensfelder County Park visitor notes that while "you need to get out of town yet can't imagine not checking the latest tweet, Tik Tok, or Instagram post, this park is for you" with reliable service on ridges but spotty coverage in valleys.
Variable site spacing: At Klondike Park, "The camp sites are not very secluded, but you are not right on top of the next site, so you have a fair amount of room." Babler Memorial has a similar mix where "Sites 13-33 are popular open and sunny campsites with nice grassy areas between them. In contrast sites 52-75 are much more treed and have a private feel to them."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-specific activities: Jellystone Park Resort offers numerous programmed events. "They really do pack in the campers though, extremely crowded and tight. The family atmosphere was incredible here, lots for the kiddos to do in this park," writes one visitor.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple parks offer chances to see local animals. At Klondike Park, the pond and surrounding area provide ample viewing. "There is a pool, bike rentals, dog park, movie night, basketball court, and more," notes a camper at Route 66 KOA.
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain playground equipment. Pin Oak RV Park offers "a playground, mini golf, a lake, game room, laundry and a small store with basics," making it suitable for families needing entertainment options.
Tips from RVers
Level site availability: RVers frequently mention site grading. At Robertsville State Park, a camper advises "the lots are pretty uneven so make sure you bring plenty of cribbing" while another notes that "Mostly gravel pads and two cemented Ada accessible sites."
Hookup considerations: Water access varies seasonally. "There is no sewer or water at individual sites but water spigots are scattered throughout the campground and there is a dump station with potable water fill-up," explains a camper about Babler Memorial State Park.
Road conditions and access: Several parks have limitations. At Greensfelder County Park, "A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained. We stay about 30 feet to the right of the horse pin, and behind it where they dump the horse stuff really can't smell anything."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near High Ridge, MO?
What camping is available near High Ridge, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, High Ridge, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 92 campgrounds and RV parks near High Ridge, MO and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near High Ridge, MO?
Which is the most popular campground near High Ridge, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near High Ridge, MO is St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near High Ridge, MO?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near High Ridge, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near High Ridge, MO.
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