RV campgrounds near Maryland Heights, Missouri provide convenient bases for exploring both city attractions and surrounding natural areas. Most parks operate year-round with full hookup options on concrete or gravel pads. Several parks offer recreational amenities beyond basic camping facilities, with fishing lakes, hiking trails, and bike rentals available at select locations.
What to do
Explore historic towns: The region surrounding Maryland Heights offers access to charming riverfront communities. "We walked into St. Charles historic district via the trail, since we had our dog with us," notes a visitor at Sundermeier RV Park. Another camper adds, "Easy ride in to St. Charles a wonderful historic river town on the Missouri River. Great shops, great restaurants."
Paddle the lakes: Several parks provide water recreation opportunities. "This is a great place to kayak and camp if you don't want to drive that fare and live in the city," mentions a camper at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park. The park rents paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes for visitors without their own equipment.
Bike the Katy Trail: Access to Missouri's extensive rail-trail system ranks highly among campers. "The Katy trail is right behind the campground, so one day we walked into St. Charles historic district via the trail," reports a Sundermeier RV Park guest. At Beyond the Trail RV Park, a reviewer notes, "The Katy Trail borders the park for easy access to town. Bring your bikes or rent e-bikes in town."
What campers like
Spacious concrete pads: Many parks offer level, paved sites. "The sites are very level concrete with a picnic table," observed one Sundermeier visitor. Another camper explains, "We loved how spacious it was. The roads within the campground were double-wide so we had no trouble turning and getting into our spot."
Fishing opportunities: On-site lakes provide recreational fishing. At Pin Oak RV Park, a visitor mentions, "A nice private catch and release pond, an old little mini golf setup, a small (but adequate) swimming pool kept the kids busy." The fishing ponds at several parks offer convenient angling without leaving the campground.
Proximity to wineries: The region west of Maryland Heights contains numerous wine-producing estates. "It is located in a sleepy little winery town. It is just a few minutes from the main part of town with multiple beautiful wineries within a few miles," writes a Beyond the Trail RV Park guest. Another adds, "Within walking distance is a really nice winery and a couple bars."
What you should know
Train and airport noise: Many campgrounds experience transportation noise. "It is near a highway, there a railroad bridge right next to it, and it is under the airport flight path. The planes and trains stopped after about 10-11pm I think," explains a Sundermeier RV Park camper. At Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park, reviews mention "trains every 15-30 minutes all day long."
Variable fire restrictions: Fire policies differ between properties. While some parks like Pin Oak allow campfires, others prohibit them due to local ordinances. "You can't have a camp fire due to the city ordinances. But if that's the worst....I'll take it," notes a Sundermeier visitor.
Security measures: Gated access provides peace of mind at some properties. "Security is proactive in patrols and are friendly and helpful," reports a Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park visitor. At 370 Lakeside Park, a camper mentions, "The office told me that they have 24 hour on site security also."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer dedicated play areas. "There is a nice bathhouse with free showers for the campers and pay laundry. They've got a nice playground for the kids!" reports a camper at Cahokia RV Parque. Another family notes, "We had a great experience in the 4 nights we spent here. The grounds, pool, laundry, and bathrooms were all in excellent repair and clean. The park was quiet, but very family friendly."
Kid-friendly recreation: On-site activities keep children entertained. "There is a pool, bike rentals, movie night, basketball court, and more," shares a visitor at St. Louis West/Historic Route 66 KOA. Pin Oak RV Park features mini-golf, a game room, and a swimming pool.
Weather safety protocols: Some parks have established severe weather procedures. A 370 Lakeside Park camper explains, "There was some rough springtime weather expected one day. A park ranger went around to every site and notified every camper of where the shelters were (the restrooms/showers) and gave out a flyer about the specific weather forecast!"
Tips from RVers
Utility placement: Some parks have unusual hookup configurations. "Utilities are set up weird on all sites - Water and electric are at the very rear of the site by the sewer, so you will need a decent sized hose to reach if your water intake is in the front of your camper," warns a Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park visitor.
Flooding concerns: Several low-lying rv campgrounds near Maryland Heights, Missouri experience seasonal water issues. "The park apparently already has flooding issues so it was flooding pretty bad but also our RV was right next to a creek that had risen really high," reports a camper at Covered Bridge RV Park. "Stay away from creek side spot lots of mosquitoes and possible flooding with enough rain," advises a Beyond the Trail RV Park visitor.
Reservation timing: Advance booking recommendations vary by season. "Called to see if any spots were available about two hours out and they had a couple of backin spots," notes a Sundermeier RV Park guest. For holiday weekends, one Pin Oak RV Park visitor recommends, "We go every October for Halloween. You need to reserve a premium spot for a little room."
