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The rolling hills surrounding House Springs, Missouri feature a mix of established campgrounds and recreational areas within a 30-minute drive. Robertsville State Park Campground offers year-round tent and RV camping with boat access to the Meramec River, while the St. Louis West/Historic Route 66 KOA provides glamping options and yurts for those seeking more comfort. Klondike Park near Augusta receives high ratings for its tent camping along the Missouri River, with reviewers noting its spectacular views and proximity to Missouri Wine Country. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground in Wildwood provides a more natural setting with tent sites, RV spots, and glamping accommodations, all within easy reach of metropolitan St. Louis.
Reservations are essential at most campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods. Many state park campgrounds offer concrete pads for RVs with electric hookups, while tent sites typically include picnic tables and fire rings. Weather considerations affect camping experiences significantly, with spring bringing potential flooding in riverside areas. As one camper noted about Klondike Park, "The views are spectacular with some sandy shores of a small pond in the middle of the campground and some great trails. One caution... there were tons of ticks... I mean like we found 6 when we got home." Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though some more remote sites may have limited coverage.
Proximity to natural features shapes the camping experience throughout the region. Campers frequently mention the Katy Trail as a highlight, with several campgrounds providing direct access to this popular rail-trail. According to one visitor at Beyond the Trail RV Park, "The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town. Beautiful views across a large farm field to the hills beyond with incredible sunsets." Water access is another common theme in positive reviews, with sites along the Missouri and Meramec Rivers being particularly sought after. Urban-adjacent campgrounds like Sundermeier RV Park offer convenience but come with noise considerations, as reviewers note proximity to highways, train tracks, and flight paths. Wildlife viewing opportunities include deer, eagles, and various waterfowl at several locations.
Best Campgrounds near House Springs (110)
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 $15 - $42 / 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. Pin Oak RV Park
"Nice little lake to fish in and areas to walk around in."
"We were close to the playground though, which had bright lights at night and loud kids - I would avoid that area next time."
9. Meramec State Park Campground
"Miles upon miles of trails. Spacious campground, caves to explore, old time blast furnace to explore, fresh Missouri spring with exceptional fishing. Then theres a general store with a restaurant"
"Growing up near here, this was the state park that my family always went to. Forty some years later, it is still my favorite park in Missouri. I enjoy camping here with my family and friends."
from $15 - $65 / night
Check Availability10. 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."
Drive Time
- 31 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 23 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 52 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 1 hr 53 min from Columbia, MO
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St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
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Idle Acres
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Greensfelder County Park
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Robertsville State Park Campground
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Beyond the Trail RV Park
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Washington State Park Campground
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Hummingbird Hollow Outdoors Farm Sanctuary
Recent Reviews near House Springs, MO
761 Reviews of 110 House Springs Campgrounds
Jamal S.
Scoutlittle lost creek
Quiet Spot
Stopped here for a few hour nap, mostly empty and quiet off the interstate. Missouri Conservation land
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
Guide to House Springs
Camping options near House Springs, Missouri range from basic tent sites to cabins and RV spots with full hookups. Located in the hilly terrain of eastern Missouri at approximately 560 feet elevation, the area experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters with occasional snow. Seasonal camping typically runs April through October, though some campgrounds remain open year-round with reduced services during winter months.
What to do
Hiking trails access: At Washington State Park Campground, trails vary in difficulty with the 1000 Steps Trail presenting moderate challenges. As one camper notes, "We hiked the 1000 step trail. Most of the campers did fine but those who were not use to hiking did struggle a bit. If you are use to hiking, then this trail should not be any problem for you."
Kayaking opportunities: The Big River at Washington State Park Campground provides excellent water recreation. A visitor shared, "My husband and i kayaked here and it was amazing! probably the best short trip you could take on a kayak. It started pouring halfway thru our ride, but even still we had a blast!"
Fishing access: Pin Oak RV Park maintains a stocked fishing pond popular with families. According to one reviewer, "Nice little lake to fish in and areas to walk around in." Another mentioned, "Fishing pond was a blast for the kids!"
Mountain biking trails: Greensfelder County Park offers technical mountain bike sections for riders of various skill levels. The park also features multiple trail access points directly from the campground area.
What campers like
Privacy levels: Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground offers varying degrees of seclusion. A camper observed, "Sites 52-75 are much more treed and have a private feel to them. These sites are farther from the main bathhouse but there is a pit toilet in that loop."
Shower facilities: At Robertsville State Park Campground, the shower building receives positive mentions. One visitor noted, "The showers house is newer and well taken care of." Another commented, "The shower house was very clean. Flush toilets they also have a coin laundry."
Kid-friendly activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags offers structured programming for children. A camper shared, "They also host daily kids activities and crafts. A very family friendly campground and would highly recommend if camping with kids!"
Campground layout: Klondike Park provides specific site recommendations. A reviewer advised, "The best spots are around #11, where there's a great view of a pond and bluffs, and a nice tree for shade."
What you should know
Wildlife concerns: Klondike Park has specific wildlife issues to prepare for. The park includes sandy beach areas surrounding a central pond but requires vigilance against certain pests.
Noise factors: St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA experiences train and highway noise. One camper mentioned, "This was such a nice and serene setting. Close to the city and local attractions, yet surrounded by nature none the less. It will be even better when they invent silent trains."
Site spacing: Campgrounds in the area vary significantly in site size and proximity. At Pin Oak RV Park, a visitor observed, "Spaces are tight but the overall camp ground is decent."
Access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult terrain. At Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Resort, a camper warned, "There is a very large hill to get in and some sites are VERY tight - we thankfully had a decent size site comparatively."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Pin Oak RV Park offers swimming facilities that operate seasonally. A camper noted, "Nice pool and an arcade area with plenty of room to hangout inside."
Bathroom proximity: When camping with children, consider site location relative to facilities. At Robertsville State Park, sites are arranged along a loop with "the hook up sites are on the inside of the loop and the tent sites are on the outside of the loop."
Halloween events: Several area campgrounds host special Halloween weekends during October. One visitor to Pin Oak RV Park shared, "We go every October for Halloween. It is tight you need to reserve a premium spot for a little room. Staff and owners are great lots to do for the kids."
Site selection: For families, consider more spacious options. A visitor to Greensfelder County Park noted, "Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill. It was very quiet when we stayed there on a Friday night."
Tips from RVers
Hookup configuration: At Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground, utilities require planning. A reviewer noted, "If this campground had sewer and water, it would get 5 stars."
Leveling requirements: Some parks have uneven terrain requiring equipment. At Robertsville State Park Campground, a camper warned, "The lots are pretty uneven so make sure you bring plenty of cribbing."
Site recommendations: Covered Bridge RV Park & Storage offers concrete pads but can have maintenance disruptions. A camper shared, "Friendly and quiet, concrete pads, easy hook-ups, good internet, and paved streets. Don't plan to sleep late during the work week though because mowing, weed whacking and leaf blowers may start at 8:00am."
Flood considerations: Some campgrounds experience water issues during heavy rainfall. RVers should check weather forecasts and have backup plans for site relocations when storms are predicted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near House Springs, MO?
What camping is available near House Springs, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, House Springs, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 110 campgrounds and RV parks near House Springs, MO and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near House Springs, MO?
Which is the most popular campground near House Springs, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near House Springs, 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 House Springs, MO?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near House Springs, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near House Springs, MO.
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