Most campgrounds near Robertsville, Missouri stay open throughout winter with reduced amenities. The region sits at approximately 700 feet elevation in the upper Meramec River watershed, where dense hardwood forests meet rolling farmland. Campers often report good cellular coverage despite the rural setting, with several campgrounds offering Wi-Fi that functions adequately for basic needs.
What to do
**Brewery visits: Access Beyond the Trail RV Park for easy Katy Trail connections to local drinking establishments. "Great location to go to all the wineries and restaurants nearby. Brewery just on the other side of the campground with good beer and food," notes Matthew H., adding practical advice to "stay away from creek side spot lots of mosquitoes and possible flooding with enough rain."
**Explore historic St. Charles: Stay at Hermann City RV Park for day trips to preserved German-American architecture 45 minutes away. "Hermann is an amazing village of old world charm nestled into the Missouri River Valley. Picture book clock towers and church steeples among 19th century era brick cottages adorn the historic German immigrant influenced village," according to Stephen & Theresa B.
**Water recreation: Rent boats at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park for family outings on their man-made lake. "The park/campground rents paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes in addition to different kinds of bikes. There is a walking trail around the lake (4+ miles). There is fish in the lake and you are allowed to fish," explains Mats.
What campers like
**Level sites: RV Self-Park in Sullivan offers consistently level concrete pads for easy setup. "I was impressed with this place. It's not staffed on-site as far as I saw. You can reserve a site online or just do it when you get there as I did," reports Russell K. who appreciated the straightforward approach.
**Family-oriented parks: Pin Oak RV Park hosts special seasonal events popular with younger campers. Tim K. shares, "We go every October for Halloween. It is tight you need to reserve a premium spot for a little room. Staff and owners are great lots to do for the kids."
**Gateway Arch views: Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park provides urban camping with iconic St. Louis skyline. "Even though this RV park is in a city, we felt safe. And its view of the Gateway Arch can't be beat. Easy check in... Asphalt level pads with FHU, both 30 & 50 amp service," writes Dennis P.
What you should know
**Reservation policies: Many RV sites near Robertsville, Missouri require advance booking, especially for holiday weekends. Hermann City RV Park operates using an envelope payment system when staff isn't present. "Pay is on the honor system by envelope, so cash or check only. On the plus side, the trolley will pick up and drop off here," Angie N. explains.
**Weather impacts: Low-lying campgrounds along waterways may flood during heavy rain. At Covered Bridge RV Park, campers noted both positive and negative aspects: "While we were there they had a record rainfall amount and the park apparently already has flooding issues... The staff came out while this was happening to warn us of the potential flooding and offered to let us move to another site away from the creek if we needed to."
**Noise factors: Highway and airport sounds affect several campgrounds. At Sundermeier RV Park, Jack G. reports: "On Lambert international airports flight path, next to a major train trestle, right next to Highway 370. No campfires. Very industrial around the park. Very urban environment."
Tips for camping with families
**Playground access: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers extensive recreation facilities for children. "This park is beautiful. Located about 25 minutes from St Louis. They have paddle boats and bikes and group bikes for rental. Located right next to a lake with a lot of RV and tent camping spots. Kids had a blast riding bikes. Even finding a few little frogs jumping around and fireflies at night," explains Joseph F.
**Mini-golf options: Pin Oak RV Park maintains older mini-golf facilities that children still enjoy. One camper notes, "A nice private catch and release pond, an old little mini golf setup, a small (but adequate) swimming pool kept the kids busy."
**Kid-friendly attractions: Cahokia RV Parque provides clean facilities with playground access. "There is a playground, pool and pond area to walk around. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers and had no major complaints. The price reflected what we got out of our stay," Carlyne F. observed.
Tips from RVers
**Late arrival planning: Choose campgrounds with 24-hour access systems. "I rolled in about 1030 with my daughter and dog. Very well lit, very clean and very easy to get in and very secure with a ton of cameras. Also has a really nice dog area," Grant shares about RV Self-Park in Sullivan.
**Site selection strategy: For Birch Creek RV Park, choose sites further from I-44 to minimize highway noise. Joel R. advises, "It's very close to the highway so there is lots of highway noise. Some sites are farther away so not so bad. There is easy access from I-44."
**Utility connection placement: Verify utility placement before selecting an rv site near Robertsville, Missouri. At Casino Queen RV Park, a recent visitor warned, "Utilities are set up weird on all sites - Water and electric are at the very rear of the site by the sewer, so you will need a decent sized hose to reach if your water intake is in the front of your camper."
