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None of the provided campgrounds in the High Ridge, Missouri area feature dedicated horse facilities such as corrals, stalls, or equestrian campsites. While several campgrounds like St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA, Greensfelder County Park, and St. Francois State Park allow camping and offer various amenities, none are specifically equipped for horse camping according to the data. Each campground is explicitly marked with "NO horse-corral" in their features list, indicating a lack of dedicated equestrian facilities.
For horse owners seeking equestrian-friendly options, contacting these campgrounds directly about their current horse policies is recommended. Greensfelder County Park provides extensive trail systems that might permit day-use horseback riding, though overnight accommodations for horses are not indicated. Trail riders may need to trailer their horses to these locations for day use rather than overnight camping with their animals.
"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."
"There is no equestrian camping and the parking for horse trailers is super small. There’s a neat 7 mile loop goes by old stable as well."
"Babler State Park Wildwood, MO
💰 $12-$21/night
🗓 Feb 19-21, 2022
Site 48 ⚡️💧
🦮 Pets Welcome (on leash at all times)
➕Concrete Pads, Quiet, Close to Interstate 40, Paved Roads, Easy to Access"
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability"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!!!"
"Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained."
"Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill."
"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."
"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."
from $15 - $27 / night
Check Availability"Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St."
"Our site, though, was the smallest in the loop, tucked away in the weeds, and the only area to pitch our tent was on a slight slope."
from $15 - $42 / night
Check Availability"Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."
"Horseshoe Lake is one of my most visited parks and most favorite park in the STL and surrounding areas. First off absolutely beautiful land and peace is easily achieved."
"Positives: quiet time starting at 11:00 pm, we didn’t hear cursing, loud music, or anything else that disturbs little ones once they go to sleep, close to the river, clean restroom and shower house, shaded"
"They have a family section if you prefer to be away from the louder bunch."
"So, as one of Missouri’s atv parks, this can be a load one. But, you can camp at campground 2, and you’re dealing with a MUCH more classic camping scenario."
"A great spot with a minute walk to a very well kept shower house and bathroom. We really liked this spot at CG#1."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability"It's remote and off the beaten path. A small campground with only 8 spots, some big enough for RVs. No hook ups or water. Pack it in and pack it out. Each site had enough space from each other."
"Pavillion, parking and horse tie out area adjacent trailhead. Excellent place to bring the kids if you want to unplug them from the media world. Trails and bugs and things that go bump in the night."
RangerNice park with a large camp sites with premiere off-road vehicle area. The park also features four lakes, two swimming beaches, equestrian trails, a hiking and bicycling trail and picnic sites, as well as two campgrounds capable of accommodating campers with ORV or horse trailers.
LegendThis campground was packed, but it started off on the wrong foot. The entrance comes up quick and is right off a state highway with traffic moving between 65-80 mph so of course I passed the entrance and had to double back.
When I pulled into the park there was bunch of construction. There were a few trails but honestly it really seemed like an RV park with very few tents. The showers and bathrooms were clean but there were too many people, it was very crowded.
I should add as a positive that here were equestrian trails and a large parking lot to park your horse trailer.
St. Francois State Park is close to St. Louis so it is probably a popular destination, it just didn't feel like camping. I'm sure it will improve a little when the construction is completed, but I doubt it will be above three stars.
LegendCampground Review: This is a nice little hidden gem outside St Louis in a great county park. If you are a Six Flags kinda person, the amusement park sits at the southern entrance to Greensfelder. The park itself has some great hiking and biking trails, but the big draw is equestrian in nature (including eventing jumps along some of the trails). This campground caters to the horse-set, with more campsites attached to the equestrian park than not, which means you should make reservations in advance as it is a busy little campground. The equestrian camping area has a standing stall type open barn, a round pen for turn out, and large campsites designed for horse trailers. All of the sites with electric are meant for horse trailers as there are no amenities for RV's. The showers and toilets are in the horse camping portion of the campground. The non-horse camping area seemed to be an afterthought, and is along side a park artery leading to a boarding barn and more trails. I did like that there were two trail heads on opposite sides of the camping lot, and the trails were well marked. Expect this campground area to be busy as it is the staging area for equestrians who use the park.
Product Review: In July I won some gear from Primus for reviewing some campgrounds I visited earlier this summer. This was the first opportunity I had to try out my Primus Profile Camp Stove. This is a nice car camping stove; at eleven pounds, it isn't something to carry far. Things I liked about it include the wind guards, the latching lid, and the fairly thin profile when collapsed. For a two burner stove, it really didn't take up much room in my trunk and it is sturdy enough that I wasn't worried about piling gear on top of it. However, while new out of the box, the igniter didn't work. Glad I always pack a lighter. It's not going to boil water in record time, but certainly held a steady flame and was easy to adjust. I have other stoves, but this one seems like it will be my go to when car camping with friends as I can cook more on two burners than one. https://primus.us/collections/camping-stoves
LegendThis is a perfect place to enjoy with the family. Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St. Louis but far enough out to enjoy peace and quiet!
GuideThere is no equestrian camping and the parking for horse trailers is super small. There’s a neat 7 mile loop goes by old stable as well.
RangerSo, as one of Missouri’s atv parks, this can be a load one. But, you can camp at campground 2, and you’re dealing with a MUCH more classic camping scenario. The park is big enough you don’t hear the small engine vehicles over here.
The campground 2 sites are set up for horses, something I know almost nothing about, but they make the sites larger to accommodate equestrian needs and that’s nice. Hiking, MTB, and horse trails are separate from the atv trails. There’s even a nice 11 mile long paved trail that has some hills but will work for kids/strollers/etc.
There are a number of more interesting parks in the area for what I think of as a true camping experience, but this is a good one if you’re also on the pokemon plan (gotta camp ‘em all). If you like atv/utv/dirt bike stuff, man, campground one is for you, and it looks like a blast, read up on the lead mine tailing warnings.
GuideSmall campground ground ram by saint louis county parks. We were the only ones here. Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. 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. Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can’t be reserved. Pro -Most sites are great for trailers 26’ or less and 1 slide (sites 24-26 can fit a fifth wheel probably no bigger than 36-38 ft) -2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug -Not to many trees hanging over your camper that would drop branches -site 29 where we stayed can fit a 40’ fifth wheel -a lot of room to back in -showers and restrooms year around -frost free water at both ends of the campground -usual fire pit, picnic table and grill -park campers on grass to be closer to one side or another of your site -sites are reservable
Cons -no water at sites -no 50 amps -no dump but KOA and RV dealer 5-7 mins away
-site 29 only have 2-20 amp plugs no 30 didn’t realized till we parked. Only this one doesn’t have 30 -horses traffic on Saturday eventually from what the ranger told me once Covid is better -most sites back up to main road(mostly light traffic and none at night)
RangerI only rated this a 3 because of location. Its located next to odd Monsanto property but great vineyards. I know. Weird. Anyway great multi use if you enjoy hiking, mountain biking ATV and horses. My husband and I went to check out cave vineyard which is exactly what it sounds like and is not to be missed. The facilities at this campground were top notch and the the sites were huge! Missouri always does a great job and its a great place to camp. A few minutes drive from the popular st. Genevieve.
GuideI’ve camped at both campgrounds offered at St. Joe. In the fall of 2018, we stayed at CG#1, the spot has a nice gravel tent pad with border, picnic table, and a fire pit. The spot also offered a concrete section for a camper and cars. We had a pop-up and one tent and it was very spacious. A great spot with a minute walk to a very well kept shower house and bathroom. We really liked this spot at CG#1.
CG#2 is located about 2-3 away from the main campground, this includes the shower house and main bathrooms. There is no shower house at CG#2. I stayed at CG#2 about a week ago. Very similar in design to the sites at CG#1, it also offers amenities for those with horses. We had a spot with electric and no water, water is located close by the vault toilets. The site has a gravel parking area rather than the concrete one at CG#1. We had two tents, two cars, and five people, just as spacious. If you want more seclusion and don’t really care about being right next to the showers, I would suggest CG#2.
Also, there was a trail located right by our spot at CG#2, it’s a good hike!!
Two clean and well kept swimming areas, great trails, good camp sites, and great bathrooms/showers!
The High Ridge, Missouri area offers alternatives for trail riders seeking day-use options rather than overnight facilities with horses. Located at elevations between 500-900 feet in the northern Ozark highlands, the region features rolling wooded terrain cut by numerous streams and rivers. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F, while spring and fall offer milder conditions for camping and outdoor activities.
Hiking trails: Berryman Trail Campground offers extensive hiking options with varying difficulty levels. As one camper noted, "The trails there were one of a kind and the best looking trails I've seen and walked after going on trips to almost half the country. The 100 foot tall pine trees really make Mark Twain National Forest amazing."
Water recreation: Bass' River Resort provides river access for floating and swimming. "The scenery was beautiful and the river was perfect for floating and playing," mentions a visitor who appreciated the accessible water activities.
Mountain biking: The trail systems around Greensfelder County Park attract cyclists of all skill levels. A reviewer points out the park "is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike."
Wildlife viewing: The woodlands provide habitat for diverse wildlife. At Cuivre River State Park, campers report regular sightings: "We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!"
Spacious sites: Cuivre River State Park Campground receives praise for its layout. One camper stated, "Campground is quiet and has big campsites. The campground is close to Lincoln Lake for kayaking."
Shade coverage: At St. Louis West/Historic Route 66 KOA, the natural canopy is a highlight. "It was a nice campground with tree cover over most of it. Our site was gravel to park on with grass around it," wrote one visitor.
Clean facilities: St. Francois State Park Campground maintains good standards according to visitors. A camper mentioned, "Bathroom and showers are clean, as is entire park. Playground for grandkids and plenty of shaded campsites."
Budget options: Horseshoe Lake State Park offers affordable camping. "Great spot and great value. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$," reports a satisfied camper who appreciated the low cost.
Limited equestrian facilities: While many parks allow trail riding, dedicated horse camping facilities are scarce. A Greensfelder County Park camper observed, "Heavy equestrian park, it's not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained."
Seasonal water levels: River conditions vary throughout the year. At Cherokee Landing, a visitor noted, "I've heard some reviews about how low the water can be but that was not our experience."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby attractions. At St. Joe State Park Campground, a camper mentioned, "The park is close to some motorsports arena which had loud events (drag racing?) during the entire weekend we were there."
Site spacing: Campground layouts differ significantly. A visitor to St. Francois noted, "The campground has oddly shaped campsites causing a crowded feel."
Kid-friendly areas: Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort accommodates families with various amenities. "We stayed on the family side and had a great time. Staff super helpful and upbeat, everyone looked like they wanted to ACTUALLY be there," one family reported.
Educational opportunities: Take advantage of natural learning environments. At Berryman Trail Campground, a visitor suggested it's an "Excellent place to bring the kids if you want to unplug them from the media world. Trails and bugs and things that go bump in the night."
Water safety: Monitor children closely near water features. At Bass' River Resort, one reviewer mentioned, "Swimming is great at the river and my favorite tree is here," while also noting the importance of supervision.
Playground access: Some parks offer play equipment. A St. Francois visitor mentioned, "Playground for grandkids and plenty of shaded campsites," making it suitable for multi-generational trips.
Site selection: Choose your location carefully at Greensfelder County Park. An RV camper advised, "Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can't be reserved...site 29 where we stayed can fit a 40' fifth wheel."
Power considerations: Check electrical hookup details before booking. An RV camper at Greensfelder County Park noted, "Site 29 only have 2-20 amp plugs no 30 didn't realize till we parked. Only this one doesn't have 30."
Leveling challenges: Some sites require extra work. A visitor at Ozark Outdoors mentioned, "The campsite was so unlevel my 1 year old couldn't even stand outside the camper without falling."
Dump station access: Not all parks offer on-site services. A Greensfelder County Park visitor pointed out, "No dump but KOA and RV dealer 5-7 mins away," which helps RVers plan accordingly.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near High Ridge, MO is St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.
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