Best Equestrian Camping near St. Charles, MO

Greensfelder County Park features specialized equestrian campsites with covered tie stalls, a round pen with mounting blocks, and direct access to extensive horse trails. Each campsite includes electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits, accommodating both horses and riders comfortably. The equestrian camping area serves as a central staging point for trail riders, with bathroom facilities, showers, and drinking water available nearby. Equestrian sites are designed with ample space for horse trailers, though weekend reservations are recommended due to popularity among local riders. The well-maintained facilities attract both overnight campers and day-use equestrians. Trails are clearly marked with maps available at the campground entrance.

The park's extensive trail system offers varied terrain suitable for horses of all experience levels, with numerous routes connecting throughout the woodland setting. Non-horse campers should note that equestrian activity creates regular traffic through the campground, particularly on weekends when local riders frequent the trails. The park's location provides a balance of natural setting while remaining accessible to urban amenities, positioned just minutes from nearby highways. Most hikers and mountain bikers encountered on shared trails yield appropriately to horses. Multiple trail access points surrounding the camping area allow riders to plan routes of varying lengths and difficulties. The campground's proximity to Six Flags amusement park makes it popular for families combining trail riding with other attractions.

Best Equestrian Sites Near St. Charles, Missouri (6)

    1. Cuivre River State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Troy, MO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 528-7247

    $15 - $38 / night

    "Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St."

    "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."

    2. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    30 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 257-3018

    "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."

    3. Greensfelder County Park

    8 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (314) 615-4386

    "Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained."

    "Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill."

    4. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Collinsville, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 931-0270

    "Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."

    "Horseshoe Lake is one of my most visited parks and most favorite park in the STL and surrounding areas. First off absolutely beautiful land and peace is easily achieved."

    5. McCully Heritage Project

    5 Reviews
    Kampsville, IL
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 653-4687

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Nice hiking trails near. Watch for ticks. Don’t be alarmed if you see cats or the neighbors dogs roaming around the site. They are friendly."

    "There’s a house to rent or primitive camping trails have a map but need a little more marking on newer sections. Very well maintained. Neat look out points"

    6. Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    10 Reviews
    Hermann, MO
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 441-4554

    "When I first pulled in I kept going back further only to realize the spots were located right by the road side. I wish there would have been signs pointing them out more."

    "The best site (already taken, too bad) was set on the edge of the woods next to a fishing pond. The campers that were there let me take some pics of their site since it was so pretty."

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  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2017

    Greensfelder County Park

    Ranger Review: Greensfelder County Park Camping

    Campground Review: This is a nice little hidden gem outside St Louis in a great county park. If you are a Six Flags kinda person, the amusement park sits at the southern entrance to Greensfelder. The park itself has some great hiking and biking trails, but the big draw is equestrian in nature (including eventing jumps along some of the trails). This campground caters to the horse-set, with more campsites attached to the equestrian park than not, which means you should make reservations in advance as it is a busy little campground. The equestrian camping area has a standing stall type open barn, a round pen for turn out, and large campsites designed for horse trailers. All of the sites with electric are meant for horse trailers as there are no amenities for RV's. The showers and toilets are in the horse camping portion of the campground. The non-horse camping area seemed to be an afterthought, and is along side a park artery leading to a boarding barn and more trails. I did like that there were two trail heads on opposite sides of the camping lot, and the trails were well marked. Expect this campground area to be busy as it is the staging area for equestrians who use the park.

    Product Review: In July I won some gear from Primus for reviewing some campgrounds I visited earlier this summer. This was the first opportunity I had to try out my Primus Profile Camp Stove. This is a nice car camping stove; at eleven pounds, it isn't something to carry far. Things I liked about it include the wind guards, the latching lid, and the fairly thin profile when collapsed. For a two burner stove, it really didn't take up much room in my trunk and it is sturdy enough that I wasn't worried about piling gear on top of it. However, while new out of the box, the igniter didn't work. Glad I always pack a lighter. It's not going to boil water in record time, but certainly held a steady flame and was easy to adjust. I have other stoves, but this one seems like it will be my go to when car camping with friends as I can cook more on two burners than one. https://primus.us/collections/camping-stoves

  • J K.
    Aug. 6, 2019

    Cuivre River State Park Campground

    Beautiful park with everything you need!

    This is a perfect place to enjoy with the family. Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St. Louis but far enough out to enjoy peace and quiet!

  • Matthew H.
    Mar. 6, 2021

    Greensfelder County Park

    Rvs and trailers

    Small campground ground ram by saint louis county parks. We were the only ones here. Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained. We stay about 30 feet to the right of the horse pin, and behind it where they dump the horse stuff really can’t smell anything. Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can’t be reserved. Pro -Most sites are great for trailers 26’ or less and 1 slide (sites 24-26 can fit a fifth wheel probably no bigger than 36-38 ft) -2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug -Not to many trees hanging over your camper that would drop branches -site 29 where we stayed can fit a 40’ fifth wheel -a lot of room to back in -showers and restrooms year around -frost free water at both ends of the campground -usual fire pit, picnic table and grill -park campers on grass to be closer to one side or another of your site -sites are reservable

    Cons -no water at sites -no 50 amps -no dump but KOA and RV dealer 5-7 mins away

    -site 29 only have 2-20 amp plugs no 30 didn’t realized till we parked. Only this one doesn’t have 30 -horses traffic on Saturday eventually from what the ranger told me once Covid is better -most sites back up to main road(mostly light traffic and none at night)

  • K
    Aug. 29, 2018

    Greensfelder County Park

    Hidden Gem in St. Louis County

    Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill. It was very quiet when we stayed there on a Friday night, but it go really busy on Saturday morning because the equestrian folks use the campground as a staging area. There are two trail heads near the campground(very nice hiking!)

  • Lucas  M.
    Jun. 18, 2020

    Greensfelder County Park

    Good for City Folk

    For those who need to get out of town yet can't imagine not checking the latest tweet, Tik Tok, or Instagram post, this park is for you. Not 2 miles from Six Flags, and 5 minutes from the freeway, you'll find plenty of beauty, creature comfort amenities, and cell service. 

    We are looking at 3 primitive campsites(closed at the time of this review), 6 family tent sites, as well as plenty of RV spaces with electrical hookups. 

    The park is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike. Plenty of stables surround the area, where you may rent a horse and go for a stroll through the woods. 

    The primitive sites are large, with picnic tables and an outhouse, while the family tent ones are near restrooms, showers and a source of water. 

    The whole park is rather pretty with plenty to do and see. 

    Now, with that said, I was not a huge fan. This is not a place for a person who wants to get away from people. The Family tent sites are very close to the road, as in 10ft from it, so traffic to and from the stables are rather annoying. Being very close, the freeway noise is still present, and you'll find many motorcycles riding by you on their way through the winding roads of Wildwood. It's a nice sight but the noise sucks. The place has A LOT of deer which means that ticks are everywhere-which is not a big deal if you know what you're doing. 

    During the time I spent here 2 different homeless looking kids stopped by asking for food, money, to borrow my phone to make a call. One after the other had to be shooed out of my site. That was followed by a STL County Police Officer patrolling the location. That did not settle well, and the night was a bit odd. Keep in mind that I was here alone and during the middle of the week so, chances are, during the weekend you might not have the same experience. 

    Overall, this is well maintained park with plenty of activities and close to all the luxuries that a town can offer, lots of amenities nearby or on site. 

    You would enjoy it: 

    • If you want to be near civilization. 
    • If you are a family with children. 
    • If you want to enjoy Six Flags and then go camping. 
    • If you would like mountain biking. 
    • If you need facilities such as bathrooms and showers 

    You'd, maybe, not enjoy it so much: 

    • If you'd like to disconnect. 
    • If you are looking for less noise 
    • If you are looking for less cars/traffic 
    • If you are looking to be alone with your thoughts.
  • D M.
    May. 13, 2022

    St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    Close to St Louis, but won't ever return to this site

    Good location that is right off I-44 and right next to Six Flags St. Louis. It's about 30 minutes to downtown.

    Spots are level and there is decent space. Nice benches at each site, cable TV hookup, good water pressure (40 psi) and 30amp connection. There are 50 amp sites available.

    KOA store, restroom and showers are nice and clean. The staff were also very friendly.

    One cool activity is to visit the wolf sanctuary. It's very close by.

    Only complaint is KOA allowed a U-Haul and car to park next to us. They had 4 dogs, unleashed and they were using the water spigot (no hose) to cool their dogs off, which wouldn't have been a problem if the spaces were bigger. They also kept entering our outdoor space and allowing their dogs to run all the way up to my rig. Very little was done to rectify the problem, even after a phone call and going up to the office. The three solutions were to have us relocate to another site, ask them if they would move, but it would be up to the U-Haul party to relocate or refund us if we decided to leave.

    This was the first time staying at a KOA and it basically negated the positives. We will not be returning to this site and will most likely stay away from KOA all together.

  • A
    Aug. 12, 2018

    Greensfelder County Park

    Great trails well marked great camp area

    There’s tie stalls under a roof and a round pen mounting blocks shower and bathrooms in camp. Electricity at each site and water nearby m. Kinda busy maybe make reservations when it’s a holiday. Trails are well marked maps available Awsome views and a cool trail by six flags this park is busy with hikers and bikers I’d say 90% of them are polite and yield to horses. Love this place!

  • Jessica The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Small but nice

    When I first pulled in I kept going back further only to realize the spots were located right by the road side. I wish there would have been signs pointing them out more. It looks like I wasn’t the only one to continue on as there were tire tracks already and then turn arounds. It’s quiet and peaceful! The service is okay I have ATT and had 1-2 bars most of the time. It rained and got muddy but the road was dry rocks which was a great place for my dogs to walk without getting my car all dirty. All in all it was a good place. I was the only one there.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2020

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Quiet and out of the way

    There are 10 or so primitive tent sites and an area that will accommodate about a dozen RV’s. There are no services here and no hook ups, but it’s free. The primitive tent sites are spread out along the main road through the conservation area, which means that in the daytime you will get road noise and dust, but its pretty quiet at night. Only a couple have picnic tables, but all seemed to have at least a level spot for the tent and a fire ring. I noticed some sites had a bit of trash in the fire rings, probably from day use or partiers. There is no trash service, so plan to pack out your trash. The best site (already taken, too bad) was set on the edge of the woods next to a fishing pond. The campers that were there let me take some pics of their site since it was so pretty. The only downside to that site was its proximity to the RV lot and their generators. There are some nice hiking trails here to explore.


Guide to St. Charles

Greensfelder County Park campground serves as a hub for horseback riders with convenient access to miles of dedicated equestrian trails traversing the 1,700-acre park. Located approximately 30 minutes from St. Charles, Missouri, the park maintains elevation changes of 200-400 feet across its ridges and valleys. The park's woodland setting provides cooler trail temperatures during summer months, when shade coverage helps moderate temperatures that typically range from 75-90°F.

What to do

Trail riding options: At Cuivre River State Park, the extensive trail system provides varied terrain for riders at multiple skill levels. "The trails are fantastic and have different levels for all. The campground offers several different loops and are spread out well," notes Chad K. The park's 11 trails cover over 33 miles of riding opportunities.

Explore nearby attractions: The proximity to urban amenities means equestrian campers can alternate between trail days and tourist activities. "Close to St. Louis but far enough out to enjoy peace and quiet! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section," explains J K. from Cuivre River State Park.

Fish while camping: Several parks offer fishing opportunities directly adjacent to camping areas. "This campground has a lake you can rent kayaks for... It also has an accessible fishing dock that is covered," shares Kayla S. about Cuivre River State Park, where anglers frequently catch bass, crappie, and catfish.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA provides good separation between camping sites. "Our site was gravel to park on with grass around it... It was a nice campground with tree cover over most of it," reports Craig F., highlighting the natural buffers between campsites.

Well-maintained facilities: The cleanliness of equestrian-specific amenities draws consistent praise. "Has everything you need. Even got a hot shower while tent camping," reports Jonathan P. about Greensfelder County Park, where the bathroom and shower facilities remain open year-round.

Affordable options: Budget-conscious campers appreciate the lower-cost alternatives. "Great spot and great value... No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$," explains Helge Vandel J. about Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground, where self-service payment systems simplify the camping process.

What you should know

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience regular noise disruptions. "Close to train tracks and highway, but didn't notice with AC on in the camper," mentions Craig F. about Route 66 KOA, where the proximity to transportation corridors creates periodic sound issues.

Varying levels of amenities: Amenities differ significantly between parks in the region. "Very primitive camping. Toilets only, but the campsites are spaced comfortably apart. The grounds are well maintained," explains Wendy about Horseshoe Lake State Park, highlighting the basic facilities.

Weekend crowding: Daniel Boone Conservation Area offers more solitude during weekdays. "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," shares Art Z., describing the midweek availability that contrasts with busier weekends.

Tips for camping with families

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature programs for children during summer months. "This is a perfect place to enjoy with the family. Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak!" shares J K. about Cuivre River State Park, where ranger-led activities occur on summer weekends.

Wildlife viewing: The parks host diverse animal populations children can observe. "Campground is beautiful and very woodsy. We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!" describes Maria E. about her experience at Cuivre River.

Plan for varying weather: Summer storms can develop quickly in the region. "The bathrooms are well maintained and the campsites are fairly large and provide lots of shade," notes Tracie S. about Cuivre River State Park, mentioning the tree coverage that provides shelter during rain showers.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: McCully Heritage Project offers RV sites with varying levels of privacy. "A small and not crowded place to camp with all you need and hospitality. Great for tent camping and hiking," shares Luke G. about the 940-acre conservation area that provides rustic camping options.

Accessibility factors: Road conditions vary significantly between campgrounds. "Gravel roads to the campsites are well maintained. Campsites are clean and well maintained... You could easily get an RV or camper around the roads," explains Timmy C. about Daniel Boone Conservation Area, noting the 5-mile gravel access road.

Generator considerations: Not all campgrounds permit generator use at all hours. "We camped in the RV area. There were a couple of other tents and a popup and aside from the popup running his generator 24hrs a day, it was very quiet and relaxing," reports Erik R. about Daniel Boone Conservation Area, highlighting potential noise issues from other campers.

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