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Looking for the best place to go car camping in Missouri? Simply drive up to the campsite, set up your tent, and you're good to go! Search nearby car campsites or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Missouri

The Best Car Camping in Missouri

If you're looking for the best St. Charles car camping, we have your back. Simply drive up to the campsite, set up your tent, and you're good to go! Or you could opt for a walk-in spot, which often means a more secluded campsite. Find our top-rated drive-in campsites from other campers like you in seconds.

St. Charles

The Best Car Camping Near St. Charles, Missouri

Just five miles off HWY 44 and HWY 109, at Eureka, MO, (30 minutes west of downtown St Louis, 18 minutes from Six Flags) this place sits on a ridge with great views above the Meramec River. A century-old iron trapezoidal truss bridge is abandoned and is a beautiful feature aging in place above the confluence of Labarque Creek.

The bottomland and sand and gravel beach with swimming holes, fishing, canoeing, or kayaking is just a short walk (300 feet or so) or drive (4wd suggested for driving near the creek). We have a half-mile loop trail around the small property and just across the road is the Young Conservation Area and down the road 2 miles is Glassberg Conservation Area. This is a great base camp or picnic stop for a group floating downstream from Pacific Palisades Meramec River Access Ramp. Most people take out a mile and a half downstream at Allenton River Access Ramp (near Six Flags). We also have bunnies, chickens, fresh eggs, a vegetable garden, honey bees, and blackberries. Thousands of acres of adjacent parks, plus river access ramps for boats a few miles upstream or downstream.



Matt's Place at Labarque Creek and Meramec River

Welcome Katy Trail Bike Packers! You can use the basement shower to get the sweat and dirt off after biking along the Katy trail. Sleep in one of our many hammocks beside the river and Enjoy the sounds of birds, wind, and water.

Our farm is located along the Katy trail, just north of Saint Charles. It’s a 40 minute bike ride back into Saint Charles so I recommend eating in town before coming out to enjoy the peaceful nature.

Guests will have the basement shower to themselves. Safe place to store bikes while sleeping outside in the hammocks.

Basement shower is rustic (literally some of the plumbing is rusty) but the water is hot. :)



Roads End West

This 7.73-acre unique outdoor recreational area features 13 large (54' concrete pad) and five small (34' concrete pad) camp sites with electric hookups, a dump station for RV sanitary lines, a free boat ramp for access to the Mississippi River, and an open play area with a scenic overlook plaza and parking for 59 boat trailers. 

Electric camp sites are $25 per night, per site with a two-night minimum. Each site has a 6-person capacity. Camp sites currently do not have picnic tables or fire rings. 

Riverside Landing is an access point on the newly opened Dardenne Creek Blueway, the first of a 5 Phase Plan for St. Charles County. Adventure out on the 3.5-mile trip! Start at Riverside Landing in St. Charles and end up at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters. Please Note: All water at this park is non-potable and cannot be use for consumption. Campers must bring their own drinking water.

Riverside Landing 

370 Lakeside Park and RV Campground

St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

Sundermeier RV Park

Pere Marquette State Park is a nature lover's paradise. In addition to enjoying the spectacular views of the Illinois River and its backwaters from several points atop the bluffs, visitors can take advantage of a variety of year-round recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating.

Pere Marquette's Visitor Center has a 3-D map of the park and wealth of other displays and exhibits concerning the Illinois River, wildlife habitat, local history and geology.

Fall color drives are popular along the wooded ravines and riverside roadways at and near Pere Marquette. In January and February, the park is a hot-spot for bald eagle watching. For many years, the park has hosted tours of the river bluffs and woods for visitors to get an up-close look at wintering bald eagles in the hundreds along the Mississippi River and lower Illinois River near the park.

Campers will find plenty to like at Pere Marquette, from camp sites and cabins to the popular Youth Tent Camp and three group camps. Campground reservations can be made at ExploreMoreIL.

The beautiful Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center is an ideal place to stay for a weekend or weekday getaway. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lodge has been expanded and updated in recent years. The mammoth stone fireplace in the lobby soars to a roof height of 50 feet, and is said to weigh 700 tons. There are 50 spacious guest rooms and 22 stone guest cabin rooms. 

While groups of 25 or more are welcome and encouraged to use the park's facilities, they are required to register in advance with the site office to avoid crowding or scheduling conflicts.
At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors. Pets must be kept on leashes at all times.
Actions by nature can result in closed roads and other facilities. Please call ahead to the park office before you make your trip.
We hope you enjoy your stay. Remember, take only memories, leave only footprints.

Pere Marquette State Park

Dr Edmund A Babler Memorial SP

Beyond the Trail RV Park offers many sought after amenities to help make your stay with us more enjoyable. We have regular and pull through RV sites with electricity, water and sewer, as well as tent camping options.  Our campground is well lit and offers pet friendly walking areas, trash facilities and bathrooms/showers.  Wifi is available for those who work on the go, as well as those who need to plan their schedule for the rest of the trip.  We also offer a large pavilion if your group needs a place to meet.
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Beyond the Trail RV Park

St. Louis West Historic Route 66 KOA  Campgrounds 

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, St. Louis, MO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. St. Louis is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near St. Louis and user-submitted reviews.

St. Louis

The Best Camping Near St. Louis | Missouri Campgrounds

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Springfield

The Best Camping Near Springfield, Missouri

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Independence

The Best Camping Near Independence, Missouri

Central Missouri has a surprise for outdoor enthusiasts: It’s home to some of the best camping in the state. Near Columbia, MO, there are a number of conservation areas along the Missouri River. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is minutes from the city and offers a fun and educational experience for children and adults. There are plenty of scenic trails to hike, bike, or explore on horseback. The park is home to fascinating natural features, including a cave system, and is one of the many opportunities to explore the outdoors near Columbia. A number of campgrounds are located around the city with amenities and campsites to accommodate the type of camping you're looking for, whether you want to stay closer or farther from the city lights.

Columbia

The Best Camping Near Columbia, Missouri

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Lee's Summit

The Best Camping Near Lee's Summit, Missouri

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O'Fallon

The Best Camping Near O'Fallon, Missouri

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St. Joseph

The Best Camping Near St. Joseph, Missouri

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The Best Camping Near St. Charles, Missouri

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Blue Springs

The Best Camping Near Blue Springs, Missouri

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Florissant

The Best Camping Near Florissant, Missouri

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Mark Twain National Forest

The Best Camping Near Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri

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Ozark National Scenic Riverways

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Harry S. Truman Lake

The Best Camping Near Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri

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Mark Twain Lake

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Wappapello Lake

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Table Rock Lake

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Cochiti Lake

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THE BEST Car CAMPING NEARSt. Charles, Missouri

About St. Charles Car Camping

Top St. Charles Car Campgrounds

Matt's Place at Labarque Creek and Meramec River

Roads End West

Riverside Landing

370 Lakeside Park and RV Campground

St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

Sundermeier RV Park

Pere Marquette State Park

Dr Edmund A Babler Memorial SP

Beyond the Trail RV Park

St. Louis West Historic Route 66 KOA Campgrounds

Car Campgrounds in St. Charles, Missouri

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