Looking to cabin camp near Portland and enjoy a rustic retreat into nature? Finding a cozy cabin in Missouri has never been easier. From secluded to easy-to-reach, these Missouri cabin rentals are perfect for any adventurer.
Tree-shaded campgrounds and cabins are what staying at Meramec State Parks is all about. Forty of our most scenic parks offer a wide range of sites, from basic sites to pitch a tent at to full-service sites for your RV. Fourteen favorite state parks offer lodging options ranging from motel rooms and fourplexes to a lake house, yurts and outpost cabins and makes for great camping near Kansas City.
$12 - $48 / night
Hickory Ridge Campground is located near Danville MO, in the heart of Missouri about 80 miles west of downtown St. Louis. The sale of the former Kan-Do Kampground to Hickory Ridge LLC is complete, and we, as new owners, look forward to serving you! The campground features over 70 campsites, 33 acres of Missouri's great outdoors, swimming pool, fishing pond, camp store, activities, and much more. The campsites include spots to pitch a tent to full hookup RV sites. Whether you want to visit for a weekend, stay for a week, move in for several months, or relax on your way to another destination, we look forward to serving you! Hickory Ridge LLC is planning updates and the addition of new features to this great Missouri outdoor experience. Please check back often for information on updates to the campground, and new website features and functions.
$25 - $40 / night
$6 / night
$19 - $30 / night
Any great RV park has to start with fully-loaded RV campsites. Luckily, at Pin Oak RV Resort, our RV campsites are equipped with water, sewer, and electricity hookups. Our RV resort also features premium RV sites that offer either a view of the lake or a larger area to pitch tents and enjoy quality time around the fire pit.
RV Park may be in the name, but at Pin Oak RV Resort, you don’t need an RV to stay with us! We also offer cabins to rent for those who are looking for more of a glamping experience.
Choose from a standard cabin, a deluxe cabin, or rent our doublewide mobile home or bunkhouse, both of which are large enough to sleep parties of up to 12. All of our cabins feature a kitchen, running water, electricity, and all the other modern conveniences of your home.
Klondike Park is 250 acres of scenic property, featuring more than 4 miles of natural and paved trails for hiking and biking. Once the site of an old silica sand quarry, the area has been preserved and turned into beautiful parkland. A unique lookout bluff provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley, as well as the historic Katy Trail.
This cozy camping retreat, nestled in Missouri’s wine country, has become a preferred camping destination. Spend a relaxing weekend camping under the stars close to home! It features six rustic cabins that sleep up to six guests, 43 campsites with restrooms and a shower house nearby.
With a modern meeting facility on site, it’s the perfect location for a family or business outing. It also features a large fishing lake fully stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish and free boat ramps to access the Missouri River. A unique birding / wildlife area, picnic shelters, and playgrounds for children are just a few more amenities to enjoy while at Klondike Park.
$10 - $65 / night
Legend
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
Legend
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!
Guide
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.
Scout
Campground was nice, pretty buggy, but bathrooms were in shambles, showers were full of mud and dirt
Guide
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.
GuideMy 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.
ScoutGreat Quiet Fair priced.
GuideGreat spot. Enjoy the sound of owls and silence. Plenty of dead/down trees for firewood. 2 bars w/Verizon.
Scout
We stayed there for a scout event. They had hot showers and bathroom which is always a plus. There was a little trash at the site but nothing bad.
We had a ton of room between us and others. We could choose our site. I appreciate that quiet hours were enforced.
LegendI stayed here in June on a Tuesday night. The main pull-in parking area was completely empty. Has a ton of spots, most with their own fire ring. Some have some shade. There were also other more private pull-in spots where I saw only 2 other vehicles. There’s a little pond with wildlife like rabbits and frogs. You get there after about 5 miles on a well maintained, wide gravel road. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay!
Scout
Lots of animals on this farm sanctuary to keep you entertained. 4 beautiful, big rustic sites! I'll be back...
Scout
Lots of activities - pool, cornhole tournament, potluck dinner, and movie night. Great place for families. New owners are clearly making improvements and working hard to create a unique place. Campsite was shaded and everything worked except the 110, but the owners were prompt to help and let us borrow a 30amp adapter and got us setup. The bathhouses still need just a little work. One we used was small and the other stated they were working to improve it. But they were clean and in working order. Just need a little tlc. Highly recommend!
ScoutStayed here for a quick weekend away. Facilities were nice and clean, and staff was very friendly. Mini golf, activity room with a pinball machine and pool table. A band played on Saturday night at the pavillion but unfortunately it was very cold and we didn't stay long. Sites were a little cramped, but we had a nice view of the pond. We were close to the playground though, which had bright lights at night and loud kids - I would avoid that area next time.
Scoutstaying one night in my van cus the state park nearby was full. kinda expensive-paid $44 for a waterfront site w electric and water hookup. playground, laundry, showers. highway noise. sites are close together. not much privacy. well lit. office also serves as general store, firewood $6 per bundle. closes at 8pm. big park.
TravelerGravel roads to the campsites are well maintained. Campsites are clean and well maintained. Maps are okay, but not the best. You could easily get an RV or camper around the roads. The way I came was a little weird with some awkward turns that might be tricky for a less experienced operator. At&t gets decent service.
LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. I want to extend a warm welcome to Susan, your host. We're so excited to have this property on The Dyrt! Come camp under the stars with her sweet farm animals, including Nikki the goat! Enjoy your personal fire-pit. Campsites are spaced far enough apart to feel private. Give them a visit and leave your review here. Don't forget the photos!
GuideWe stopped despite the reviews as we just needed to sleep and did not plan to get out at all. The place is in terrible shape though there is goats and chickens running around which was kind of cool. Sketchy as prices weee not as posted on their website and they only take cash. Overhanging trees drag on vehicles. For our purposes it worked but I would not come here for anything else.
TravelerWe stayed just one night but were impressed with the lovely spot. The night was cold, but temps rise quickly after sunrise. We walked the Walking Fern trail, just half a mile but offered varied terrain and its own cave. We were sorry that the Fisher Cave was closed for the season, and the store and grill was only open on the weekend. Would definitely come back.
Scout2021 owners allowed for us to stay there all summer and allowed parking for working individuals in semis. The rent was consistently paid on time and we stayed there all summer from May through approximately September. They sold the campground and the new owners do not want working people there. This park is NOT big rig friendly despite what the "ammenities" claim.
GuidePark was clean, and very pretty. Lots of people, but that is to be expected. Plenty to do in the area including hiking, cool restaurants, swimming in the river etc.
Park was well kept, and felt safe. We stayed at the full hook ups spot and everything worked as it should.
Only negative (if you count this as a negative) was there is no wifi and poor cell phone reception.
Traveler
We stayed at Camp Takimina on our first shakedown trip with our Popup camper. It was amazing. It was about 5-10 minutes from I-70, super easy to get to. The camp was quiet, private, and peaceful. There are no hookups, but water was right next to us near the parking lot, and the picnic tables near the lodge were shaded most of the day. Portapotties were clean and well stocked. We brought our dog and two children and the had an absolutely fabulous time! We hiked a lot in the woods, played in the creek, and had plenty of time and space to figure out our new to us popup camper. There aren't actual spots for to park in, it is just a big gravel lot with a couple designated areas for campers if the lot is full (it wasn't full at all). We reserved Arrow Hill also, which is a huge site right next to the parking lot, so we had a campfire ring to cook on. Most of the firepits have benches that surround them, which was very handy not to have to move chairs around all the time. The tent sites were huge- easily would fit multiple tents at each site, and we will absolutely be back to tent camp, and with the popup too!
GuideJust passing through, we decided to start looking for a place to stay for the night. Came across this place on Dirt. Called and the lady that answered was Super friendly. (Turned out to be one of the owners) We got there and it was beautiful. The landscaping was kept up with, full hook ups, They have a pool, fenced in dog area. Showers and bathrooms. We got to talking with the lady (owner), and she said her and a partner had just bought it in January and have been working on fixing it up, putting all there love into it and had many more plans in the making for the place. Easy access to it off of the highway. We would deffienty stay here again and cant wait to see what it looks like next time we visit.
Guide
Campground is on a short gravel road and sites are gravel. Sites are pretty level and WiFi is good. Contactless checkin is a bit confusing from map provided. There are a lot of long term users. Bathhouses are pretty new and adequate but a pretty long walk from the transit sites. I don’t think the baths are cleaned daily.
ScoutFIRST OFF, EXPECT NO INTERNET WHAT SO EVER! NOT EVEN UR OWN SERVER, NOT HAPPENING!! OUR SITE HAD NOT BEEN MOWED THE ENTIRE 8 DAYS WE WAS HERE. CAMPERS WAS PILED LITERALLY ONTOP OF EACH OTHER WE TOOK 3 STEPS AND WAS IN ONE CAMPERS DRIVE, OTHER SIDE CAMPERS IN TENT APROX 10FT FROM OUR FRONT DOOR. NVR SEEN THE HOST NOT ONE TIME.. HAVE NO CLUE WHO RAN THIS?? THE DAD & SON CAMPER BLAIRED RAP, CUSSING MUSIC EVERY NIGHT WHILE CLEARLY GETTING HIGH. HAD TO TELL MY GRANDSON TO STAY AWAY FROM THEM. THEY CAME OVER ASKING FOR RIDES AND TO HAVE STUFF FOR THEIR TOLIET, THEN ASKED MY HUSBAND TO MOVE THEIR CAMPER FOR THEM WHILE THE DAD DID SIDE WORK FOR MONEY. THEY BOTH LIVED IN CAMPER. FELT SCARED TO EVEN LEAVE OUR STUFF OUT IN FEAR THEY MIGHT HELP THEIR SELF. ONLY THING TO DO WAS THE RIVER DOWN ROAD. DROVE 11 MILES TO GO ZIP LINING AT MERAMAC CAVERNS , HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! ALL THE WORKERS HE HAD WAS UNDER AGES 25 RUNNING THE ZIP LINE. FOR SOME REASON THEY COULD NOT GET US STOPPED WHEN COMING IN. ON THE 4TH AND LAST COME IN I CAME IN FLYING AND BASHED INTO THIS POLE KNOCKING MY HEAD GEAR SIDEWAYS AND BUSTED MY TOP LIP. I WAS SHAKING SO BAD I COULD HARDLY STAND. THEY DID OFFER FOR ME TO FILL OUT AN ACCIDENT REPORT BUT I JUST WANTED DOWN AND LEAVE. ONE OF THE WORKERS CAME UP TO US AND STATED IT WAS NOT THE YOUNG BOYS FAULT HE COULDNT STOP US OR ME IN THE END THAT HIS BOSS, OWNER HAD GREASED ALL THE WIRES AND INSTEAD OF LETTUNG THEM DRY HE TOLD THEM TO RUN IT!!!! THERE FOR IT WAS TO GREASY TO STOP US. THIS IS LIFE THRETENING AND WAS IN DISBELIEF... AS WE WAS LEAVING WE SEE A YOUNG BOY FALL OFF THE OPTICAL COURSE AND WAS HANGING ON THE HOT METAL ROOF AS THE MOM DOWN BELOW WITH US WAS SCREAMING!!!! GET HER SE ON DOWN!!! IT TOOK A GOOD 30MIN BEFORE THE OTHER KID GOT ANOTHER YOUNGER KID UP THERE TO HELP HIM... ALL YOUNG BOYS.. VERY SCARY! DO NOT RECCOMEND THE ZIP LINE WHAT SO EVER. DAY 8 IS HERE AND WE R SO READY TO JUST LEAVE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE WONT B BACK
GuideNice people. Helpful. However they bathhouses were horrible. One was disgusting in the back of the campground. The other one had broken handle on women bathroom so women had to shower in the mens. Which wasn’t very good. Shower didn’t drain, bugs all over.
TravelerSnagged lot 3 with shady river views. Great quiet stay. The river access and bathhouse were both just a quick walk away. The cave entrance is just down the street as well. Overall great experience.
LegendThe real attraction here is the caverns themselves, plus the zip lining, river floating, and whatever other activities are on offer. But, the campground is not half bad! It's a large grassy area with plenty of trees (though no shrubbery or other privacy screens). There are no numbered campsites. Vehicles can be parked and tents pitched anywhere on the grass. My campsite, located in the far southwest corner, was one of a few with a fire pit, small paved picnic shelter, and picnic table. I was very happy to have the shelter, as there was a thunderstorm the morning of my visit.
There is a centrally-located camp store here. Their prices were reasonable when I visited. The bathrooms are located nearby, but these were quite run down, crowded, and dirty. I recommend seeking out the bathrooms at the visitor center. These seemed to be open 24/7 and were much, much nicer (and empty in the morning and evening).
Speaking of the visitor center, their food was surprisingly good. I had dinner and breakfast there, and was glad I did. They also had serviceable public WiFi that I used to catch up on Internet stuff while I waited for the rain to let up.
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