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Greensfelder County Park provides designated equestrian camping facilities near Fenton, Missouri. The campground includes a covered barn with tie stalls, a round pen for exercising horses, and mounting blocks throughout the camping area. Electrical hookups are available at each site with water access nearby. The equestrian camping area is designed with horse trailers in mind, offering ample parking space and easy access to trails. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and grills. The equestrian facilities remain open year-round with shower and bathroom access in the horse camping section. Most campers find the wooded sites spacious enough to accommodate various camping setups alongside horse trailers.
The trail system at Greensfelder connects directly to the campground with well-marked routes specifically designed for horseback riding. Two trailheads are positioned on opposite sides of the camping lot, providing immediate access to the park's extensive network. The trails range from short loops to endless combinations that wind through the park's scenic terrain. Park rangers actively maintain the bridle paths, ensuring they remain clear for riders throughout the year. Weekend horse traffic increases significantly as the equestrian facilities serve as a popular staging area for day riders. During busy holiday periods, advance reservations are recommended as the equestrian campsites fill quickly. The park maintains a respectful multi-use policy, with approximately 90% of hikers and mountain bikers yielding to horses on shared trails.
"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 - $35 / night
Check Availability"pros- activities for kids/fam nice pool tons of trees easy access from highway close amenities (Walmart, six flags, etc) close to StL (tons to do) we did grants farm and city museum one day"
"We spent a weekend here because we wanted to be close to six flags. I swear this place was more fun!!!"
"Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained."
"Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill."
"Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."
"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."
"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."
"It’s close to our house and there’s always something new to do each time. The bathrooms are well maintained and the campsites are fairly large and provide lots of shade."
from $15 - $42 / night
Check Availability"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"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"We park close to the creek, we drive to the Meramec River and sometimes enjoy petting a horse or goat. Last year we zip lined. It’s close to the caverns and other awesome sites."
"It's up by the cabins/cottages and you definitely need to drive there. Get there early in the morning to set up your chairs in the river to get a good spot."
"We love the beautiful lake, the swimming area is big and has a nice patio for access. You can rent a cart to go running around the huge campground. Very friendly staff."
from $25 - $36 / night
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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!
Greensfelder County Park accommodates equestrian campers on sites designed for horse trailers with direct access to more than 30 miles of bridle paths. The equestrian camping area sits at approximately 800 feet elevation within the rolling Ozark foothills. Located 20 miles southwest of St. Louis, the area experiences moderate seasonal temperature fluctuations with summer highs averaging 89°F and winter lows around 23°F.
Trail access year-round: The park maintains trails during all seasons, with rangers confirming "trails are well marked" and options that "range from a short walk to an endless combination." As Dave B. at Greensfelder County Park notes, the trails are "well taken care of and close to the city."
Mountain biking routes: Beyond horseback riding, the area offers mountain biking paths that interconnect with hiking trails. At St. Louis West KOA, visitors find "bike rentals" and "a creek to explore," according to reviewer Lindsey R.
Fishing options: Several area lakes provide fishing opportunities within 30 minutes of Fenton. Cherokee Landing features "a fishing lake and is right on the Big River," as reviewer Barbie B. mentions, making it convenient for anglers.
Shade coverage: Most campsites near Fenton offer tree coverage that provides relief during summer months. According to Todd P., St. Louis West KOA offers "such a nice and serene setting. Close to the city and local attractions, yet surrounded by nature none the less."
Budget-friendly options: Several campgrounds offer economical camping within 45 minutes of Fenton. At Horseshoe Lake State Park, Travis notes you can find "clean and well kept up spots, water spigots never far from your camp also nice cast iron fire pits" for just "$8 a night."
Swimming areas: During summer months, several parks offer designated swimming access. The Blue Springs Ranch receives praise for its "beautiful lake, the swimming area is big and has a nice patio for access," according to Kristine K.
Weekend traffic patterns: Horse trails become considerably busier on weekends compared to weekdays. As Lucas M. states about camping at Greensfelder, "During the time I spent here 2 different homeless looking kids stopped by asking for food, money, to borrow my phone to make a call... followed by a STL County Police Officer patrolling the location."
Trail etiquette expectations: Multi-use trails require specific passing protocols for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. According to Alicia B., "Trails are well marked maps available Awsome views and a cool trail by six flags this park is busy with hikers and bikers."
Non-equestrian camping options: For those without horses, Cuivre River State Park offers alternatives about an hour from Fenton. Dr. Jim R. reports, "Cuivre River State Park Campground delivers a lovely, rustic camping experience framed by woods, wildlife, and water."
Kid-friendly activities: Parks with multiple recreation options work best for families with children. Leslie G. recommends Blue Springs Ranch, noting "We have children in tow, and love all of the amenities. We park close to the creek, we drive to the Meramec River and sometimes enjoy petting a horse or goat."
Family campsite selection: Choose sites away from horse facilities if camping with small children. Kayla B. describes Greensfelder as a "Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill."
Seasonal considerations: For family camping near Fenton, late spring and early fall offer moderate temperatures between 65-80°F with lower humidity. Crystal H. found at St. Louis West KOA, "There is lots to do at this park. There is a pool, bike rentals, dog park, movie night, basketball court, and more."
Site specifications: RV sites at horse campgrounds typically accommodate larger rigs but have specific setup requirements. Matthew H. notes about Greensfelder County Park: "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)... Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can't be reserved."
Hookup limitations: Electric connections vary significantly between parks, with most offering 30-amp service but limited full hookup options. Matthew continues, "2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug... No water at sites, no 50 amps, no dump but KOA and RV dealer 5-7 mins away."
Proximity noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience noise from nearby roadways. As Brian W. notes about St. Louis West KOA, "be prepared for a lot of noise from the busy main road and passing trains in the near distance."
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