Top Tent Camping near New Melle, MO
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Best Tent Sites Near New Melle, MO (14)
1. St. Charles County Klondike Park
4 Reviews•9 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
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3. William R. Logan Conservation Area
2 Reviews•8 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. McCully Heritage Project
5 Reviews•6 Photos•46 SavesPitch your tent in one of four widely spaced sites. Each site has enough room for multiple tents and includes a fire pit and picnic table. The sites are just a short walk from our shower/restroom facility. The fishing ponds are just a quarter mile walk from the campsites, and access to the numerous trails throughout our 940-acre property is directly from the campsites. While we have four designated sites, it is rare for all to be full, and likely that you'll be the only campers here most days. We are located in a very remote/rural part of Illinois in a county nestled between the Mississippi& Illinois Rivers, but only 75 miles north of downtown St. Louis. We have been included in John Shirle's"The Best in Tent Camping: Illinois." The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville in beautiful and remote Calhoun County. We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.
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$20 - $100 / night
5. Indian Camp Creek Park
Be the first to review!•10 SavesIndian Camp Creek Park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It is St. Charles County’s largest park with 603 acres, including more than 10 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use. Camping, disc golf, fishing and an inclusive playground are just some of the amenities found there. Situated at the confluence of Big Creek and Indian Camp Creek, fishing is plentiful. A large lake on the property is stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish.
History lovers will find the park exciting as well and will want to find their way to the historical Cannon family cemetery. This cemetery has been preserved on park property and has headstones dating back to the early 19th century. Additionally, a "ghost structure" of the original log cabin built in the late 1800s on the site still stands in the park.
Climb to the top of the restored silo, which serves as an observation tower, and discover the beautiful prairies, vast wooded hills, and protected habit found throughout the park.
Group camping site is designed for large group activities and can accommodate up to 100 guests or 200 for an additional fee. Eight individual sites also are available. Rental Fee is $75 per weekday night, or $150 for mandatory two-day weekend reservation.
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6. Fredericksburg Ferry Access
1 Review•20 Photos•13 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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7. Sage Mountain Camping
Be the first to review!•8 Photos•4 SavesSage Mountain is a recreational area located in the heart of Missouri wine country. Located between Hermann and Washington on the south side of the Missouri river. Our 50 acres of virgin forest is home to an abundance of diverse wildlife, 3.6 miles of hiking trails, bolted climbing and bouldering routes established, and a large impressive cave. We are located near the Katy trail for more hiking and biking. Access to the Missouri river nearby for boating and fishing. On site we have an abundance of areas for back country camping, or we allow car camping in our open parking lot.
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$25 / night
8. Helds Island Access
1 Review•3 Photos•12 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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9. Vandalia Community Lake
2 Reviews•6 Photos•8 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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10. Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area
1 Review•8 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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Recent Tent Reviews In New Melle
481 Reviews of 14 New Melle Campgrounds
Ioan P.
Legend
Jonesburg Gardens Campground
Small
Most tenants work in the Vicinity . The spaces are a little bit dirty. Nobody picks up after the dogs. The pound is nice, but filthy water
Joel R.Legend
Pin Oak Creek RV Park
Old and shows wear
This is an older RV park and campground, and the age shows. We spent several nights here due to engine problems with our tow vehicle. The sites are level, and there is plenty of shade. (One advantage of being an older park.) But everything is just a little run down. The sites are gravel and close together do not much privacy. They come with water, sewer & electric. There is a pool (closed when we were there), playground, mini golf, a lake, game room, laundry and a small store with basics. The bathroom and showers were clean, but dated. Not all facilities were in working order. Two of 6 washers were out of service, one bathroom stall was out of order, pot holes in the road. There are also cabins, and RVs available to rent. There is quite a bit of traffic noise from I-44 and there are a lot of excess lights kept on all night long. The staff was friendly and check in was easy. Many of the sites are occupied be semi-permanent residents. They have internet, but it is weak and spotty. Saturday night they had a band making noise for 3 hours!
- KKatie H.
Scout
Onondaga Cave State Park
Clean and quiet park
We stayed one night on our way through Missouri. It’s only about ten minutes south of I-44. The campground was only about half full, so it was nice and quiet. All sites have a concrete pad for the RV and for the picnic table. Includes water and electric. Playground, laundry room, and dump station. Hiking trails available from the campground and cave tours on weekends. We stayed at site #65 which is close to the entrance/restrooms and has no campsite on either side.
TammieScout
Arapaho Campground, Canoe, Raft Rental
Labor Day
Great place for the price. The staff is very helpful and welcoming! We will be visiting again in the future!
- AArt Z.
GuideOnondaga Cave State Park
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.
- AArt Z.Guide
Daniel Boone Conservation Area
Peaceful dark skies
I stayed one night in the RV campsite. There was only one other camper. The grass had been mowed recently so the path around the pond was easily walkable.
Not many of the RV sites had fire rings and, with all of the fresh cut grass, it would have taken a lot of raking to make a spot safe for a fire anyway.
- Nathaniel B.
Traveler
St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Best campsite we've found to explore STL
Well maintained and well managed park. Staff on duty at all hours is awesome! We called ahead but didn't need a reservation. It is a city park and had that feel... not many trees for shade but the lake was pretty and the playground was good for the kiddos. Five minutes from food and stores. 30 minutes from downtown Saint Louis. I'll
Laur H.Traveler
Lazy Day Campground
Great experience
Stayed one night in a campervan. Would definitely recommend! We arrived a little late - right at sunset - but the friendly and helpful staff had already texted us all the info we needed for arrival. It was very quiet. Level spaces. Very dark, unlit walk to the bath house, so bring a light! Bathhouse was clean and well kept. Would recommend!
Elizabeth E.Scout
Hermann City RV Park
Nice spot
We stopped here overnight on a roadtrip from Ohio to Colorado. We were able to make a reservation online only hours before we arrived and it was such a simple process. The campsites are in the middle of the city park and it was nice to be able to walk our dogs around the park after a day of traveling. We had full hook ups which is always a relief!! The campsites are quite close together and this is not a forested area. It was perfect for us for a one night stop!
- ccarla R.Guide
Danville Conservation Area
Watch out for ticks
Lovely wooded spot. There are about 6-8 sites. Can back in a camper. Outhouse building. Only had one other camper. Shaded, wooded. We had a lovely night but woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here. We ride our motorcycles here to tent camp. Sites are close. Fire rings , no picnic tables.
Helge Vandel J.ScoutKampsville River Park
Nice place near the river
Good value. 25$ for an RV site with water, dump and power. Payment at the village hall.
Still vacant sites in July.
- Helge Vandel J.Scout
Horseshoe Lake State Park Recreation Area
Nice spot and great value
Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$.
- RRick I.Traveler
Cherokee Lakes Campground
Secluded and spacious tent camping sites
I spent a night here camping while on a road trip. The check-in was quick and easy. The host showed me the tent campsites, which are secluded and private from the RV sites. The sites are outfitted with a picnic table and brick fire rings. Some have water spickets. There's a central covered picnic area. Lots of shade and tall trees. You'll want to check them for dead limbs before setting up your site. I didn't ask if hammock camping is allowed. There are at least two sites that would work nicely for a hammock. A portable toilet is available to keep the area sanitary for urgent needs; the flush toilets, laundry, and fitness center at the main entrance are also available for a longer walk or short drive.
- Gage D.Scout
Meramec Caverns Natural Campground
Cool campground, terrible bathrooms
Campground was nice, pretty buggy, but bathrooms were in shambles, showers were full of mud and dirt
- KKen P.Scout
Hillbillie Ranch
Hillbillie Ranch is not there anymore
They are no longer a campground. Bought out now private property.
Denni G.Traveler
Washington State Park
Washington state park
Very secluded!!! Hiking was great!
- AAnna L.Traveler
Onondaga Cave State Park
Great place
Very beautiful and relaxing. Would recommend to anyone. Clean and accommodating, this is one of the best campgrounds I've been to. I ❤️ it and will Def be going back!
Gwenn W.Guide
Meramec State Park
Fun with the Cub Scouts
We stayed two nights Group Site A. It’s far removed from the other campsites…and the bathroom. It looks like there used to be a trail back to the bathroom but it’s overgrown now. The water spigot was out of order but as we already had to drive up to the bathrooms, we just took the water cooler. The water is strongly chlorinated. That being said, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The Cub Scouts loved the site, the Natural Wonders Trail, and the visitors’ center. We will definitely go again but only if we get the site closer to the bathrooms.
dana D.ScoutArapaho Campground, Canoe, Raft Rental
Would love a brochure with price and map
My email is Ddavis91165@gmail.com
- SSuzie S.Traveler
St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Good now, and will be really nice when the trees get bigger
Stayed here most of the several weeks we needed to be in St. Louis for family matters. Definitely our favorite place in the area. The grounds are clean and pleasant, if a bit sparse with little shade. This will change over the subsequent years, however, as there are many relatively newly planted trees. The nicest spots are the ones by the lake, with only one neighbor and a better view of the lake. The staff are kind and helpful. Water and electric worked fine. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. Trash and recycling receptacles are huge and convenient. My only complaint is the poorly thought out sink situation in the bathrooms which make it impossible to wash in a sanitary way as you must hold the tap to keep the water flowing and there are no paper towels to that with, only hand dryers. There is boating and archery on site, a dog run, and a small playground.
Amanda B.Traveler
Vandalia Community Lake
Peaceful!
Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!
David T.GuideMeramec State Park
Tight Sites
My family and I had a nice stay. Long walk to the bathroom. Campsites are on top of each other though, so that stunk.. speaking of stunk, our site had skunks and raccoons each night. The park did have nice trails, fishing areas, breathtaking riverside views.
- David T.Guide
Washington State Park
December Camp
Loved the campground! However, lesson learned to reserve a campsite further from the road. Great hiking trails. Fishing not so much. Scenic views. Easy plug n play electric on a 30 amp box, no issues with blowing fuses like I have at other big state parks. Clean vault toilets (I didn't like how people would drive into the park from the highway just to use the bathroom).. overall good stay though. I'll definitely go back!
Heather N Q.ScoutPin Oak Creek RV Park
Pin oak nice spot
Great Quiet Fair priced.
Molly F.TravelerOnondaga Cave State Park
Great off season campground
This is a great campground for the offseason but I don’t know that I would stay here in summer.
Pros: I was surprised by how nice the bathroom was, very clean. There was access to the river, although not much bank. There was access to trails but I wasn’t impressed with the quality. It was very quiet, only one other person on the basic loop on a beautiful spring weekend. The host was very nice and was available at the check in booth to receive guests.
Cons: the sites are really close together, if visiting in the summer I would have felt cramped. The basic sites to the north east of the playground were better if it’s gonna be crowded. The oak ridge trail was so rocky it was an unpleasant trail to walk on. The deer ridge trail was better but still not great. The water access is nice to have but don’t expect to sit by the river. The bank is very narrow so there’s not a lot of space to just sit by the water. Not bad if it’s not busy but in the summer there’s just not enough space.
Tony S.Scout
Robertsville State Park
Nice and secluded
Not much to do here, it's just a place for me to camp 15 minutes from home. I has a nice loop trail behind the camp ground that goes down to the river.
Mike L.Traveler
St. Charles County Klondike Park
Fantastic Camping Just Off The Katy Trail
I have bike-packed along the Katy and this is an excellent spot for an overnight(s) stay. It is a tough, but short, climb from the trail. You may have to walk up the hill - challenge made :-) . This is a St. Charles County Park and it is well maintained. They also have small cabins though pretty basic. Make sure to store your food securely overnight - the racoons are pretty thick and hungry at night. I have also done short bike-packing trips from Chesterfield and St. Charles for an overnight(s) stay. If you need it, grab food in Augusta or Defiance before arriving. There are no services in the park.
Guide to New Melle
Camping near New Melle, Missouri, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic views to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Cuivre River State Park Campground. Campers appreciate the “beautiful prairie view and lots of great trails” available, making it a great spot for nature walks.
- Fishing: Enjoy fishing at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park. One visitor noted it was a “great place to stay if you’re looking to go check out the gateway arch or go to a Cardinals game,” highlighting its proximity to fun activities.
- Caving: Visit the nearby Meramec Caverns for a unique underground adventure. A camper mentioned, “the cave entrance is just down the street as well,” making it an easy addition to your camping trip.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground appreciate the “hot water showers in bathrooms” and the overall cleanliness of the sites.
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness at Robertsville State Park Campground. One reviewer said it was a “nice quiet campground,” perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
- Wildlife Viewing: Campers at Klondike Park love the wildlife. A visitor shared, “lots of wildlife and flowers,” making it a great spot for nature lovers.
What you should know:
- Ticks: Be cautious of ticks, especially at Danville Conservation Area. One camper warned, “woke up covered in ticks!” so make sure to bring bug spray.
- Reservations: Some campgrounds, like Pin Oak RV Park, have strict cancellation policies. A camper noted, “they require FIVE (5) DAY NOTICE to cancel,” so plan ahead.
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA lacks drinking water and toilets, which might be a dealbreaker for some.
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly facilities. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park has a playground that’s “good for the kiddos,” making it a great choice for families.
- Space for Activities: Choose sites with enough room for kids to play. Campers at Cuivre River State Park Campground mentioned “lots of room between sites,” which is perfect for family games.
- Quiet Hours: Ensure the campground enforces quiet hours. One camper at Meramec Caverns appreciated that “quiet hours were enforced,” allowing for peaceful nights.
Tips from RVers:
- Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. Campers at Robertsville State Park Campground noted that “the spaces are electric only,” so check for your needs.
- Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, make sure to confirm availability. A reviewer at Pin Oak RV Park mentioned, “kinda expensive-paid $44 for a waterfront site w electric and water hookup.”
- Noise Levels: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads. One camper at Klondike Park mentioned “the loud hummmmm of the power plant can be heard in the night,” which could be a concern for light sleepers.
Camping around New Melle, Missouri, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning and awareness, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!
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