RV camping near Jackson, Missouri offers sites with varied terrain along the Mississippi River valley. Located at approximately 400 feet above sea level, most campgrounds in this area experience hot summers and mild winters. Highway access makes reaching most camping areas straightforward, though some parks have limited site availability during peak summer months.
What to do
**River viewing: Watch the Mississippi River traffic from Trail of Tears State Park Campground. "Great short term camping. There is a lot of history and nearby Cape Girardeau is a very neat city to visit," notes Kevin B. The park provides observation points to watch barges navigate the river.
**Fishing opportunities: Cast a line at the 2-acre fishing pond available to Cape Camping & RV Park guests. According to MickandKarla W., "There was a public paved walking trail along the back of the CG, which was very nice to walk the dogs. There was also a 2 acre fishing pond for CG residents to use."
**Local exploration: Visit nearby towns while camping at Perryville RV Resort By Rjourney. Wendy P. recommends, "Went to Mary Janes for dinner gotta recommend! Campground Has a trail to a hike around lake. Playground was fun and safe. Lake for fishing."
**Stargazing: Experience exceptional night skies at Goatey Goat Ranch RV Park & Campground. "Perfect star gazing, only 5 to 10 minutes from grocery store & downtown area for drinks & dining, Sunrise & Sunset were beautiful with hilly country views," writes carisa S.
What campers like
**Easy highway access: Many campgrounds offer convenient interstate proximity. At Hinton RV Park, Michelle & Keith G. note it's an "Easy access off the highway. Veterans discount. We would 100% stay again if we needed to."
**Quiet surroundings: Despite highway proximity, many parks maintain peaceful settings. "This little RV Park is not far off the highway and it was easy to find. Staff was nice and friendly. Each space has full hookups and its own picnic table," reports Rebecca B. about Hinton RV Park.
**Clean facilities: Consistently well-maintained shower houses are common in the area. "Some of the nicest shower houses I have seen in my travels so far," mentions a reviewer at The Landing Point RV Park.
**Level concrete pads: The Landing Point RV Park offers stable, even surfaces for RVs. "Every site level concrete. ATT & Verizon both worked fine. Wifi & cable included in the price," notes Gary P.
What you should know
**Train noise: Railroad tracks near certain campgrounds create unavoidable noise. At Trail of Tears State Park, Napunani reports, "Lots of trains, day and night with train horn blaring due to road crossing at campground. Lots of river barge noise."
**Highway sounds: Some sites experience traffic noise. MickandKarla W. observed at Cape Camping, "There was quite a bit of road noise to include the carwash adjacent to the CG during the day and early evening, but not bad later at night."
**Variable phone service: Cell coverage differs by location and provider. At Trail of Tears State Park, campers report "2 bars Verizon LTE" while other parks may offer stronger signals.
**Limited amenities at budget options: Lower-priced sites typically offer basics only. Frank notes about Boomland RV Park & Campground, "This place is nice for $15 easy pull in, full hook ups, nice gift shop and gas really close as right off the freeway. No extra amenities."
Tips for camping with families
**Water activities: Look for parks with swimming options. Chad H. mentions about Cape Camping, "Nice place to pull off I-55 and rest, or stay if you are in the area for sports or other events. Not alot of recreation. Very large concrete walking trail nearby."
**Playground access: Some campgrounds feature child-friendly equipment. At Perryville RV Resort, visitors note there's a "Playground was fun and safe" and the park is "Decorated for Halloween and very kid friendly."
**Open play spaces: Find campgrounds with room to run. According to Megan T., The Landing Point RV Park has "a big grassy area in the middle of the loop of wanting to play games and run around."
**Recreational features: Several parks offer unique amenities. "The pool is better then most hotels and the giant trampoline looked like it would be my daughters favorite thing if she were with us," writes Jamey W. about Perryville RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
**Sewer connection placement: Check hookup locations before setup. At Trail of Tears State Park, one camper notes, "Sewer connection was high above ground so drainage was up hill. Camp host warned us upon arrival we may need to use dump station to get tanks totally drained."
**Site spacing considerations: Some parks have tight configurations. Never Sitting S. notes about Perryville RV Resort, "Spots are tight (wouldn't want to be here when the park is full)."
**Utility access: Hookup placement varies between parks. Napunani mentions at Trail of Tears State Park, "Electrical utility connection is on passenger side of the campsite #6."
**Overnight stops: Several parks serve well for single-night stays. Chad H. notes about Cape Camping & RV Park, "Nice place to pull off I-55 and rest, or stay if you are in the area for sports or other events."
