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Campgrounds near St. Charles, Missouri range from urban RV parks to natural settings along the Missouri River and Katy Trail. Sundermeier RV Park offers full hookups within walking distance of historic downtown St. Charles, while St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park provides lakeside camping with both RV and tent sites. Beyond the Trail RV Park in nearby Defiance caters to outdoor enthusiasts with access to the Katy Trail. Most developed campgrounds in the area accommodate RVs with concrete pads and full hookups, though tent camping is available at select locations like Klondike Park, which features more primitive sites in a natural setting.
Access to camping facilities varies seasonally, with flooding sometimes affecting campgrounds near the Missouri River. "The City of St Peters did a great job getting this place back to usable with new sod, a new bathhouse, and some general sprucing up after flooding," noted one camper about 370 Lakeside Park. St. Charles County parks like Klondike require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when sites fill quickly. Weather conditions are typical for the Midwest, with hot, humid summers and mild to cold winters. Spring flooding can temporarily close some campgrounds, particularly those near waterways. Most developed campgrounds provide shower facilities and restrooms, though availability of other amenities like laundry facilities varies by location.
Campers consistently mention the convenience of the Katy Trail as a highlight of the region. This converted rail trail connects many camping areas and provides easy access to historic downtown St. Charles, wineries, and other attractions. According to one visitor, "We loved how spacious it was. The roads within the campground were double-wide so we had no trouble turning and getting into our spot." Urban campgrounds near St. Charles typically experience some noise from nearby highways, railways, or the airport flight path, with several reviewers noting that "planes and trains stopped after about 10-11pm." More natural settings like Klondike Park receive praise for their scenic views and hiking trails, though visitors should be prepared for wildlife encounters including ticks during warmer months. Mixed-use campgrounds throughout the area balance convenience with varying degrees of natural ambiance.
Best Campgrounds near St. Charles (79)
1. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
"It is on a lake with bike trails, kayak rental, and kids splash pad. Staff were helpful. I received about 5 pieces of paper when checking in. You need a code to get into the dog park."
"I've been to 370 Lakeside Park many times to walk around the huge lake and to hear concerts in the summer, but I had never camped there. Still haven't. I'll explain."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability2. Pere Marquette State Park Campground
"Pere Marquette Campground is a little gym, just past Grafton, Missouri. It is located in the Great River Road, and within 10 minutes to restaurants and bars."
"Great little campground just outside of Grafton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River. The campground is located in an open grove of old trees. There were owls when we were there."
from $10 - $20 / night
Check Availability3. Sundermeier RV Park
"We were able to park next to our 5th wheel with enough room to not feel crowded while using the picnic bench. Also the site was level. We stayed for a week to enjoy St. Louis, **St. **"
"St. Charles. Worth a walk. Art and stuff. Below the pattern for STL and railroad crosses Missouri River nearby so you could call it noisy but didn’t bother us much."
from $56 - $61 / night
Check Availability4. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
"Tucked away, not far from St. Louis, you wouldn't know you were that close to a big city. It is clean and feels extremely safe. There aren't many sites, but the ones they have are quiet and spacious."
"Great for taking long walks or bike rides, although very steep hills. Close to St Louis, so you can do some urban exploring."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability5. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
"Our site was gravel to park on with grass around it. Close to train tracks and highway, but didn’t notice with AC on in the camper. Close to 6 flags."
"This campground is fairly close to downtown and very close to lots of shopping. A great place to stay to stock up on supplies before heading west."
6. Marquette Mobile Village, Inc/MHP
7. Cuivre River State Park Campground
"Our site, though, was the smallest in the loop, tucked away in the weeds, and the only area to pitch our tent was on a slight slope."
"It’s close to our house and there’s always something new to do each time. The bathrooms are well maintained and the campsites are fairly large and provide lots of shade."
from $15 - $42 / night
Check Availability8. Riverside Landing
"It’s quietly tucked in along the Mississippi River (except for a train that runs nearby). Nice level concrete pads with electric hookup! Water (not potable) and dump available."
"Lakeside is down the road to fill up. No shade and smaller sights great access to the rivers. Site 17 accommodate a 38ft fifth wheel will just hang over the back a little to fit."
from $25 / night
Check Availability9. Beyond the Trail RV Park
"A short 5 minute walk to “downtown” Defiance, the campground is right next to the Katy Trail. Forgot your bike? Walk 3 minutes away and rent one. Want to float the Missouri?"
"Excellent little RV park behind a brewery. The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town."
from $25 - $58 / night
Check Availability10. Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park
"Very clean and secure overnight park just outside of STL. Phenomenal views of downtown and the arch, and fairly easy access to I-55/64/70."
"Close to the arch, that’s why we chose this place to stay overnight."
from $65 / night
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Drive Time
- 22 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 23 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 31 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 33 min from Jefferson City, MO
Recent Camping Photos near St. Charles, MO
125 Photos of 79 St. Charles Campgrounds
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Recent Reviews near St. Charles, MO
538 Reviews of 79 St. Charles Campgrounds
Jerry V.ScoutMeramec State Park Campground
Many memories and making more
In the past my cousins and I would camp here every year at least once with Grandparents and my aunt and uncle. Always had a great time swimming, fishing and hiking. The park is beautiful and the camp sites are very nice. It does get pretty packed at times. Everyone seems to get along and its always nice to meet people from other cities or even some locals. I'm planning on setting at least two dates per year to take my kids and grandkids camping here so they can have the great experiences I had as a kid. Alot of spots to chose from if available.
MickandKarla W.
LegendSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Our Recommended Campground for Visiting the St. Louis Area
This campground was easy to find, as both our GPS and the campground signs led us right to the city park and campground entrance. Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m., but we called ahead and were graciously allowed to arrive an hour early. We checked in and proceeded to back-in Site 426 with full hookups. As the last site in the campground, the curve in the road made for an exceptionally easy back-in. The concrete pad easily accommodated our 40-foot toy hauler and F-450, with utilities conveniently located near the center of the site and no issues connecting two sewer hoses. Water pressure was adequate, and the 50-amp electric performed flawlessly. The campground's four loops have mostly younger trees, so satellite reception should not be a problem in most sites. Although we brought our Starlink, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet instead, averaging 217 Mbps download and 21.5 Mbps upload. The campground information sheet mentioned Wi-Fi, but we never saw a network to join and didn't inquire further since our internet worked well. We received three bars on Verizon and two bars on T-Mobile. The campground has a nice fenced dog park that's large enough to actually throw a ball, plus a paved walking and biking trail that circles the lake. The office also sells ice and firewood, and the dump station is located behind the office. Many sites offer lake views, and the RV sites are generally well spaced. We noticed Loop 100 has all concrete pads, the first two rows of Loop 200 are concrete with the remaining sites primarily gravel except for some end sites, Loop 300 is reserved for primitive camping and tents, and Loop 400 has a mix of concrete and gravel sites. The center rows of the RV loops are pull-throughs. One thing to be aware of is that the campground has begun charging short-term campers for electricity. We weren't informed about it during check-in, although our traveling companions were shown how to monitor their usage online. The information sheet we received only referenced weekly and monthly electric charges. Even with hot weather and occasionally running three air conditioners during our three-day stay, our electric charge was only about $14. We departed without stopping at the office and received a checkout email about an hour after the noon checkout time. The St. Louis area is our home base, and in our opinion, this is the best RV park in the area and the one we most often recommend to our RV friends.
Kalo O.
TravelerKlondike Park
Outdoor Family Fun
My family and I really enjoyed being at Klondike Park Camping. I can't really find anything I didn't like about this place. The camp sites were clean and well maintained, there are bathrooms not to far to get to and a camp kitchen where you can do dishes and cook if needed. I love the off grid feeling of being in the outdoors but when you have children it is nice knowing you have these luxurious not far from your camp site. I also love how easy it is to navigate around Klondike. I never got lost once I figured out the layout. My family and I can't wait until our next adventure at Klondike and we stayed at site 25 if anyone is wondering about the perfect site to camp.
Matthew M.TravelerScott AFB FamCamp
No frills
BL, the camp could use a Camp Host or Mayor. Stayed 1 night. We used the bathhouse and walked the grounds- so did a lot of other people; especially in the morning up to lunch. Quiet camp -Aircraft noise held off until 08:00 (bonus). Men’s shower side had great water pressure and temp- water fixtures were dated, dirty and temperamental (2 shower heads-1 working) also, cozy up to your multi-legged friends (spider webs and bugs were in competition for our shower space), Laundry is $1.50/wash&dry. I’ve stayed at a good many FamCamps: Lake Martin Rec -AL Uchee Creek-GA Destin Army Inf CTR-FL Robins AFB FamCamp-GA Round Pond -NY Kings Creek-VA Ellsworth AFB-SD Blue Angel Rec-FL Anniston Army Depot-AL Sigsbee-FL That’s my starter list! So, I’d like to see this one level up. It’s in a good area (we come through every couple years) and I think it could get a few more interested in it, if it were managed just a little bit better.
Tammy S.
GuideSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Great price for what you get!
Full hook up. Lovely lake. Great paved path. Sites are level. Landscaping is amazing. My only issue is no shade trees. Where else are you getting full hook up with all of these activities for this price?
Andrew S.GuideDr. Edmond Babler State Park
Great location, no privacy.
The location to St. Louis is great, and the utility hookups for RV were convenient, but there was ZERO privacy at the sites and hiking trail were extremely limited. Great coverage for Verizon and Starlink.
- MMonica W.Traveler
Earth, Wind & Solar Farm
Love it!
This is the perfect, little spot to set up. The owners are sweet, and have been helpful with everything we have needed and beyond. We definitely would love to come back.
- Tammy S.Guide
St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Incredible
Beautiful grounds. Paved level sites. Great path around the lake. Wish there were trees
Guide to St. Charles
Camping sites near St. Charles, Missouri primarily experience a humid continental climate with average summer temperatures reaching 90°F and winter lows dropping to 20°F. The region sits at approximately 450-500 feet above sea level, positioned at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. During spring months, particularly April through June, campers should be prepared for sudden thunderstorms that can develop quickly in this Midwestern river valley terrain.
What to do
Bike the Katy Trail: Beyond the Trail RV Park in Defiance provides direct access to this historic rail trail. "The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town. Beautiful views across a large farm field (soy beans when we were here) to the hills beyond with incredible sunsets," notes one visitor to Beyond the Trail RV Park.
Visit wineries and breweries: The Defiance area features several options within walking distance. "Within walking distance is a really nice winery and a couple bars. All of these places have cold beer and live music on the weekends," according to a camper at Beyond the Trail RV Park.
Water recreation: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers multiple water activities. A visitor mentioned, "They rent out 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."
Historical exploration: Camping near historic districts provides cultural opportunities. "Easy ride in to St. Charles a wonderful historic river town on the Missouri River. Great shops, great restaurants," shares a visitor from Sundermeier RV Park.
What campers like
Access to trails: The Katy Trail connectivity ranks high for visitors. "Immediate access to Katy trail. Bring your bikes or rent e-bikes in town. Lots of wineries nearby and several pub type restaurants nearby," reports a camper at Beyond the Trail RV Park.
Security and staff assistance: Many campgrounds provide reliable security. "Staff on duty at all hours is awesome! We called ahead but didn't need a reservation," notes a visitor at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Wildlife viewing: Natural areas provide wildlife observation opportunities. "We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!" shares a camper at Cuivre River State Park.
Clean facilities: Maintenance quality matters to campers. "The City of St Peters did a great job getting this place back to usable with new sod, a new bathhouse, and some general sprucing up," notes a visitor about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Urban-adjacent campgrounds have noise factors. "On Lambert international airports flight path, next to a major train trestle, right next to Highway 370," warns a visitor to Sundermeier RV Park.
Flooding potential: Low-lying areas can experience water issues. "My only complaint is they have some drainage issues if it rains a lot. A few of the campsites will flood, not bad enough to get to your camper, but just enough to be annoying," mentions a camper at Beyond the Trail RV Park.
Campfire restrictions: Not all campgrounds allow fires. "No campfires due to the city ordinances," notes a visitor to Sundermeier RV Park, an important consideration for traditional camping experiences.
Site layouts and size: Campground designs vary significantly. "The sites for full hook ups are separate from the other sites," explains a visitor to Pere Marquette State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer play areas. "There is a nice bathhouse with free showers for the campers and pay laundry. If you are lucky, you can get a site close to the water, but it means the walking trail is right next to your unit," shares a visitor about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Wildlife education: Nature encounters provide learning opportunities. "You can see all kinds of wildlife in and around the lake- deer, bald eagles, pelicans, ducks, snakes," reports a camper about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Activities for different ages: Some parks offer varied recreation. "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)," mentions a visitor to St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Budget-friendly options: State parks generally offer more economical camping. "I'm giving it four stars is because it was $20 a night," notes a camper at Pere Marquette State Park about the value.
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Site designs affect setup requirements. "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," warns a visitor to Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park.
Maneuverability considerations: Navigation within campgrounds varies. "The roads within the campground were double-wide so we had no trouble turning and getting into our spot. The sites were double-wide concrete," shares an RVer at Sundermeier RV Park.
Site surface types: Different campgrounds offer varied parking surfaces. "Concrete pads with full hookups, as well as dirt pads with full hookups," notes a visitor about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, which affects leveling and setup.
Water pressure awareness: Utility variations can affect RV systems. "The water pressure was so strong that I could barely open the water pump!" reports a camper at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near St. Charles, MO?
What camping is available near St. Charles, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, St. Charles, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 79 campgrounds and RV parks near St. Charles, MO and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near St. Charles, MO?
Which is the most popular campground near St. Charles, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near St. Charles, MO is St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park with a 4.6-star rating from 30 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near St. Charles, MO?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near St. Charles, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near St. Charles, MO.
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