Glamping options near O'Fallon, Missouri offer year-round accommodations within a 40-minute drive radius. The region sits at approximately 550 feet above sea level in eastern Missouri, with relatively mild winters and humid summers. Most luxury camping sites in this area remain accessible through all seasons, though amenities may be limited during winter months when temperatures typically range from 25-45°F.
What to do
Archery range access: Greensfelder County Park maintains an archery range open to campers with their own equipment. According to Lucas M., "This park has plenty of activities and close to all the luxuries that a town can offer, lots of amenities nearby or on site."
Kayak at Lincoln Lake: Cuivre River State Park Campground offers seasonal kayak access at Lincoln Lake. Cody S. notes, "Campground is quiet and has big campsites. The campground is close to Lincoln Lake for kayaking."
Hiking trail exploration: The trail system at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park includes challenging terrain. Scott M. explains, "The trails are not too long but can be challenging for small kids or folks that are not used to hiking."
Wildlife viewing: Pere Marquette State Park provides seasonal eagle watching in winter months. Joel R. shares, "In winter there are a lot of eagles feeding in the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers which meet at the park. The Lewis & Clark expedition started nearby."
What campers like
Privacy options: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers variable site layouts and lake views. Tom B. mentions, "Very well ran, clean, secure, friendly, professional campground. Full service, pull through site. Excellent park, lots of amenities. It is not 'in the woods,' which I usually prefer, but will stay there again next time I am passing through St. Louis."
Well-maintained facilities: Lazy Day Campground provides exceptional bathroom facilities. Jennifer H. reports, "The sites are wide, so beautiful, just the right amount of shade and sun. The pool - pristine, the store - adorable, the grounds - beautiful, the bathrooms - more than you expect and all that you hope for."
Wooded surroundings: Cuivre River State Park campground provides natural immersion. Maria E. describes, "Campground is beautiful and very woodsy. We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!"
Spacious sites: Greensfelder County Park offers generous campsite dimensions. Matthew H. notes, "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)."
What you should know
Noise considerations: St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA sits near transportation corridors. Todd P. advises, "This was such a nice and serene setting. Close to the city and local attractions, yet surrounded by nature none the less. It will be even better when they invent silent trains."
Site selection strategy: At Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, site choice matters significantly. Annie C. explains, "You might end up pitching your tent on a parking pad as many tent sites don't have level grassy spots for your tent. Sites are not very private, and some are right on top of the next. I like sites 65 and 58 for their privacy or grassy tent spots."
Accessibility limitations: Some luxury glamping accommodations require advance planning. At Marquette Mobile Village, Inc/MHP, accessibility varies seasonally, with Eugene P. noting, "We stayed here for 10 months. The place did nothing but improve the entire time. Rent is cheap, and the people are nice."
Seasonal flooding potential: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park has occasional flood risk. Annie C. cautions, "One of the downsides to this location is that it is prone to flooding. It was out of commission for most of the summer of 2019 as the entire area was flooded."
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags offers comprehensive family activities. Lindsey R. recommends, "We stayed here last minute for Labor Day Weekend and the staff were great with finding us a good tent site available. This is not a rugged style campground as there are many amenities such as a pool, putt putt golf, volleyball, and more. They also host daily kids activities and crafts."
Wildlife encounters: Cuivre River State Park provides kid-friendly wildlife observation. Tracie S. shares, "We have been backpack camping here twice and RV camping once. The bathrooms are well maintained and the campsites are fairly large and provide lots of shade. They have a large lake to swim in and you can kayak as well! Their trails are well marked and a pretty walk."
Park amenities: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park includes versatile recreation options. Barbie B. explains, "They rent out peddle boats, bikes and peddle cars/buggies as well. We rented a peddle buggy. Those are a lot harder to get moving then they look. Awesome workout for the whole family!"
Safety features: Greensfelder County Park maintains 24-hour security presence. Kayla B. notes, "Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill. It was very quiet when we stayed there on a Friday night."
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Lazy Day Campground features strategic utility placement. MickandKarla W. advise, "The gravel pad was fairly level, and although the utilities were toward the back of the site, we had no trouble connecting. There were two sewer hookups—a nice touch. Water is shared, but the pressure was solid at about 50 psi."
Site leveling requirements: At Pere Marquette State Park, prepare for uneven terrain. Joel R. cautions, "Most of the sites were fairly level, but I didn't see any pull through sites."
Winter facilities: Babler State Park reduces winter service. Archie S. notes, "Not having water available except at the camp host, and no open restrooms and showers until after April 1, regardless of when the last freeze is was inconvenient for a spring break trip."
Internet connectivity: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park provides reliable online access. Mats reports, "The ATT cell phone signal is good. The staff is SUPER NICE AND CARING."
