Best Tent Camping near Rhineland, MO

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Best Tent Sites Near Rhineland, MO (21)

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    1. Fredericksburg Ferry Access

    1 Review
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    13 Saves
    Portland, Missouri

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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    2. Helds Island Access

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    12 Saves
    Portland, Missouri

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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    3. Little Lost Creek Conservation Area

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    54 Saves
    Warrenton, Missouri

    Little Lost Creek is a partially spring-fed Ozark stream, characterized by clear water and a rocky stream bed. Campers are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period. Groups of more than 10 campers need a special-use permit.

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    • Picnic Table
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      4. Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area

      1 Review
      8 Saves
      Portland, Missouri

      Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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      5. Water Mountain

      1 Review
      8 Photos
      18 Saves
      Owensville, Missouri
      • Pets
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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents

      $20 - $40 / night

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      6. Dry Fork Recreation Area

      3 Reviews
      17 Photos
      84 Saves
      New Bloomfield, Missouri

      Dry Fork Recreation Area, a campground and picnic area located at the equestrian trailhead of the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail. This area, located in central Missouri near Fulton serves recreationists with or without horses. This campground is situated in a quiet mostly oak/cedar forest. It is comprised of 8 single primitive campsites that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. Other amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, and hitching rails. There is a picnic area across the road with picnic tables that can accommodate small groups. There are currently no camping fees, but donations are encouraged. A printable brochure is available.

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      • ADA Access
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      • Trash
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      7. St. Charles County Klondike Park

      4 Reviews
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      34 Saves
      Augusta, Missouri
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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      8. Vandalia Community Lake

      2 Reviews
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      9 Saves
      Perry, Missouri

      Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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      • Picnic Table
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      Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
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      9. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps

      5 Reviews
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      40 Saves
      Columbia, Missouri

      Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world.

      Non-profit, educational or Scout groups can take advantage of the special-use area for overnight primitive camping. It features two fire rings, a vault toilet and several picnic tables. There is no water or electricity. The cost is $2 per person, per night. Reservations are required. For more information, call 573-449-7402.

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      10. Sage Mountain Camping

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      5 Saves
      Hermann, Missouri

      Sage 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

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Rhineland

    510 Reviews of 21 Rhineland Campgrounds


    • EZGO B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Meramec Valley Campground & RV Park
      Dec. 19, 2024

      Meramec Valley Campground & RV Park

      Um, not very good.

      lots of disrepair, expensive for what you actually get, fast moving golf carts and side X sides, Kids driving golf carts, rude employees, filthy, gross bath/locker rooms in the Lodge, derelict campers onsite near the entrance, overflowing, smelly garbage dumpsters near the gate (Like 10 of them), terrible gravel roads with huge potholes and uneven RV sites. Our hookups worked but they were in need of updating, poor wifi signal, and just kind of needs to invest in its infrastructure and appearance. The miniature golf was tore up from neglect and although they have a teen center it was not open which left a lot of teenagers just slumming around out of boredom. Camp sites all had firepits that were decent and the fishing lake was beautiful. Could be a really nice park if the investment was made.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pin Oak RV Park
      Sep. 27, 2024

      Pin Oak 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!

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from Onondaga Cave State Park Campground
      Sep. 17, 2024

      Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

      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.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Onondaga Cave State Park Campground
      Aug. 24, 2024

      Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

      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.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Daniel Boone Conservation Area
      Aug. 24, 2024

      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.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
      Aug. 1, 2024

      Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

      Very Nice Campground

      Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi. As we were on the end of a row, we had a lot of front yard space. The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean. There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky. We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size. At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen.

    • Laur H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
      Jul. 27, 2024

      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.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hermann City RV Park
      Jul. 16, 2024

      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!

    • cThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
      Jul. 13, 2024

      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.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Lakes Campground
      Jun. 30, 2024

      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.

    • Christopher W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Osage Campground Retreat
      Jun. 25, 2024

      Osage Campground Retreat

      Cute Little Camping Spot

      Good: It was clean and tidy, had ice and firewood for sale, was close to the boat ramp for the Osage River, and the bathrooms looked to be newly remodeled. Good shaded and flat spot for our tent.

      Bad: No one on-site, no TP, no paper towels, no internet (Other campers said it had been working until the power went out during a storm a few days before; when the power was restored, the internet didn't come back)

      Conclusion: For $44.29/night, I would keep going next time.

    • Gwenn W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Meramec State Park Campground
      Apr. 29, 2024

      Meramec State Park Campground

      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.

    • Amanda B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Vandalia Community Lake
      Apr. 15, 2024

      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.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Meramec State Park Campground
      Mar. 13, 2024

      Meramec State Park Campground

      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.

    • Molly F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Onondaga Cave State Park Campground
      Mar. 4, 2024

      Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

      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.

    • Mike L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from St. Charles County Klondike Park
      Jan. 10, 2024

      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.

    • Jeremy G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
      Oct. 20, 2023

      Lazy Day Campground

      Wonderful level sites

      Great staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.


    Guide to Rhineland

    Tent camping near Rhineland, Missouri offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.

    Tips for tent camping near Rhineland

    • At Little Lost Creek Conservation Area, be prepared to bring all your supplies, as there are no amenities like water or toilets available.
    • Consider visiting Fredericksburg Ferry Access for a peaceful experience with grassy sites and nearby river access, ideal for swimming and fishing.
    • For a more developed option, Water Mountain provides amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, making it a comfortable choice for families.

    Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $25

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    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Rhineland, MO?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Rhineland, MO is Fredericksburg Ferry Access with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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