Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hillsboro, MO

Are you in need of a campground near Hillsboro, MO? Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Hillsboro, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Missouri camping adventure.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Hillsboro, Missouri (87)

    1. Washington State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cadet, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 586-5768

    "Louis, with river access, amazing hiking trails & great views. Very clean campsites with lots of shade for tent campers & nice level lots."

    "This park is so rich in Missouri and USA history - from buildings costructed by the African-American CCC stonemasons to Native American petroglyphs, there's some fascinating stuff here."

    2. St. Francois State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Bonne Terre, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 358-2173

    "We did have a mole or something burrowing around so you had to watch for loose dirt clods but that was NBD. The site had a picnic table and fire ring. There were pit toilets, no showers."

    "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."

    3. Meramec State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Sullivan, MO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 468-6072

    $12 - $48 / night

    "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."

    4. Robertsville State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Robertsville, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 257-3788

    "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."

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags

    13 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 938-5925

    "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!!!"

    6. Pin Oak RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Union, MO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 962-1501

    "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."

    7. Covered Bridge RV Park & Storage

    6 Reviews
    Fenton, MO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 349-2292

    $50 / night

    8. Hawn State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    Farmington, MO
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 883-3603

    $12 - $25 / night

    "Hawn State park, located off of highway 32 near St. Genevieve, is a wonderful, must visit in southeast Missouri."

    "There is 3 trails with the longest having two loop options with connectors from the other two trails. There are also walk in sites here and hike in sites. This park will not disappoint."

    9. Greensfelder County Park

    8 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (314) 615-4386

    "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."

    10. Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

    20 Reviews
    Stanton, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 468-3166

    $23 - $38 / night

    "We had arrived a little too early in the camping season and we happened to pick days where Missouri had a cold front (previous weekend was warm)."

    "Security patrols around the clock and doesn't put up with any ridiculousness.

    Campsites available on pavement, gravel for campers and RVs and grass for tents."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hillsboro, MO

737 Reviews of 87 Hillsboro Campgrounds


  • Home. W.
    Jul. 8, 2021

    St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

    Heaven!

    This park is very well kept, the natural lake is completely surrounded by a paved trail to bike, run, or walk on! They have a fenced in dog park and level sites!

  • W
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout

    Beautiful place-

    This was our first trip together in our new camper. It was a little rough assessing the place thru the website but the reviews swayed us. There are walking paths all around and a beautiful lake /clubhouse area. Super people running the place and of course other campers were so helpful. We took our 2 dogs and would have loved a little more grass for their paws as the entire camping area is rough gravel. We’re hoping for a dog park in the future....? The lake has many easy entrances for swimmers near the club house - broad steps or large boulder for the more adventurous. Can be a bit slippery tho so bring your water shoes. Kids seemed to have little problem. Saturday night there was live music. Just a single guy with a guitar but great choice of music and great singing voice. Had a great 2 days. We plan to come back.

  • Zach H.
    Aug. 9, 2020

    St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    Good location for exploring St. Louis

    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. We stayed 2 nights to have a day to visit the Gateway Arch. The pool and playground seemed nice even though we didn’t use them. Nice dog park for smaller dogs. Several cabins are available along with RV sites. The tent sites are next to a river under large trees. Plenty of spaces for big rigs. Our site was no very level but nothing our auto-leveling couldn’t handle.

  • J
    Apr. 20, 2021

    St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

    Great place to camp

    Large grassy camp sites, dog park and clean restrooms/shower house. Lake is very pretty and great staff.

  • Jan S.
    Apr. 20, 2022

    St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    KOA in Eureka, MO

    Nice, clean campground, level pull-through sites - ours had a paver-patio and grill, a lot of shade throughout, dog park, and a creek to explore. This was our 2nd time here. Close to Saint Louis, Six Flags, and hiking.

  • Leah H.
    Sep. 4, 2016

    St. Francois State Park Campground

    St. Francois

    We had a beautiful campsite with soft grassy ground. We did have a mole or something burrowing around so you had to watch for loose dirt clods but that was NBD. The site had a picnic table and fire ring. There were pit toilets, no showers. Spigots throughout the area. Within walking distance of the river and trail access. Beautiful hiking on the bluffs above the river. The hosts were really friendly. There was also a very cute and very friendly kitty running around the area hunting grasshoppers. He hung out for some pets and cuddles then wandered off for some more adventure. I kind of want to be that cat. ^_^

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

    Convenient to St. Charles

    Easy off I-370, campground is new and large. It is on a lake with bike trails, kayak rental, and kids splash pad. Staff were helpful. I received about 5 pieces of paper when checking in. You need a code to get into the dog park. Shopping nearby. Used this as a base to visit historic St Charles.

  • Jan S.
    Jul. 6, 2022

    St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    KOA campground near Saint Louis

    This is a KOA, so you know what to expect. Pull through, level sites, lots of shade, dog park, pool, and a creek are all here. Have been here before, will be back!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    Great campground. Great cave. Fun river. Avoid campsite 65

    We stayed one night in campsite 65. Onondaga Cave is amazing with the new lighting; it just reopened July 4, 2024. The river is still fantastic fun, especially for our grandkids ages 9 and 12.

    Avoid campsite 65 when it rains. 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 on the concrete pad.

    Other than the water, Onondaga Cave SP has been one of my favorite places to camp in Missouri for more than 20 years.


Guide to Hillsboro

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Hillsboro, Missouri, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Hillsboro

Tips for camping with dogs near Hillsboro

  • Ensure your pet is comfortable by bringing their favorite bedding and toys when you stay at Pin Oak RV Park, which provides spacious sites and plenty of shade.
  • Keep your dog hydrated and cool during your stay at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags, where you can enjoy various water activities nearby.
  • Always clean up after your pet to maintain the campground's cleanliness, especially at Cherokee Landing, which has a friendly atmosphere for families and pets alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Hillsboro, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Hillsboro, MO is Washington State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 22 reviews.

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