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    St. Charles, Missouri hosts several RV parks with full hookup sites positioned along the Missouri River. Sundermeier RV Park offers concrete pads with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections in downtown St. Charles with access to the Katy Trail. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park provides both concrete and gravel full hookup sites around a man-made lake, approximately 25 minutes from St. Louis. Beyond the Trail RV Park and Sunrise RV Park have additional sites for motorhomes and travel trailers. Most parks accommodate big rigs with pull-through options, though spacing varies between locations. "The sites are level and clean, and you are a stone's throw away from Katy trail which will take you to downtown St. Charles."

    Several parks remain open year-round, with St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park and Sundermeier RV Park maintaining accessibility through all seasons. Proximity to transportation routes creates ambient noise at some locations, particularly at Sundermeier where railroad tracks and airport flight paths affect the camping experience. All featured RV parks allow pets, though rules vary by location. Sanitary dump stations are available at most parks, and many offer on-site showers and laundry facilities. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cellular coverage is strong throughout the area due to proximity to St. Louis. Visitors seeking greater solitude might consider Covered Bridge RV Park in Fenton or Pin Oak RV Park in Villa Ridge, both within 45 minutes of St. Charles but with more spacious sites. Advance reservations are recommended, especially during summer and fall months.

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      1. Sundermeier RV Park

      4.0(15)2mi from St. CharlesRVs, Tents

      "Nice level concrete pads but definitely a bit crowded. Lots of big rigs. Very nice folks who checked us in. We seem well connected. Nice old downtown of St. Charles. Worth a walk. Art and stuff."

      "You can literally be parked right at the Katy Trail. Through the gate at the rear of the campground, and you can bike for miles. Easy ride in to **St. **"

      from $56 - $61 / night

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      2. Beyond the Trail RV Park

      4.3(12)18mi from St. CharlesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Excellent little RV park behind a brewery. The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town."

      "Nice basic rv park with full hook ups and a clean shower house. All the roads and pads are gravel and level."

      from $25 - $58 / night

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      3. Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park

      3.4(19)22mi from St. CharlesRVs

      "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."

      "Full hookup sites on a mostly paved RV park. Big rigs fit easily. Some small areas of grass and trees with a dog walking area around the perimeter. Small play area for kids."

      from $65 / night

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      4. Cahokia RV Parque

      4.1(18)23mi from St. CharlesRVs, Cabins

      "The grounds, pool, laundry, and bathrooms were all in excellent repair and clean. The park was quiet, but very family friendly."

      "Pet-friendly, full hookups, space for our larger rig and parking around for extra vehicle. Laundry and propane on site. Spaces were a little close together, but minutes from downtown St."

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      5. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

      4.6(30)4mi from St. CharlesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "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

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      6. Covered Bridge RV Park & Storage

      3.7(6)23mi from St. CharlesRVs

      "Laundry on site. No wifi. Closed on weekends. Full hook up sites. Many of the sites are full time residents. Clean and quiet. $45 night, overpriced for being a side by side experience."

      from $50 / night

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      7. RJM One RV

      4.0(1)27mi from St. Charles1 siteRVs

      "As the pictures on the Dyrt show, it’s a large area of white gravel. It’s clean, has very wide spaces for rv’s which are very level and has water and electricity."

      from $19 - $29 / night

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      8. Birch Creek RV Park

      4.0(1)33mi from St. CharlesRVs

      "This is a small RV park just off I-44 about 20 minutes from Meramec Caverns. It’s very close to the highway so there is lots of highway noise. Some sites are farther away so not so bad."

      from $30 - $40 / night

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      9. Sunrise RV Park

      5.0(1)21mi from St. CharlesRVs

      "The prices are incredible, and you can even do your laundry for free! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful, and affordable place to get away."

      10. Pin Oak RV Park

      4.2(15)32mi from St. CharlesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Facilities were nice and clean, and staff was very friendly. Mini golf, activity room with a pinball machine and pool table."

      "Stayed over the weekend for our final trip of the season, great staff and facilities here. They really do pack in the campers though, extremely crowded and tight."

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    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      St. 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.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 27, 2024

      Birch Creek RV Park

      Nice spot for quick stop

      This is a small RV park just off I-44 about 20 minutes from Meramec Caverns. 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.

      30 & 50-Amp Electrical, Water & Sewer Hook-ups. Concrete pads. Bathroom/showers are clean. Pet friendly, coin laundry. Some pull thru sites. Adjacent to the Great American Flea Market on weekends if you like that stuff.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 31, 2017

      Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground

      Great Park

      What we liked about this campground was the comfortable feel of being at a state park with plenty of trees, hiking trails, space between sites, but also the convenience of having a level, paved site with electricity and television/phone reception. We happened to be there during the week in the fall so there were not many other campers. This gave the park the quiet feel we like so much. There are miles of hiking and biking trails right outside your doorstep and plenty of woods to explore. The park is located about 10 miles from where my parents live so we come here a couple of times a year. 

      The campground has 30 basic and 43 electric sites (which are either 50 amp or 30 amp). There is no sewer or water at individual sites but water spigots are scattered throughout the campground and there is a dump station with potable water fill-up. All campsites and patios are paved and level with a comfortable amount of space between sites. Picnic tables and fire pits are located at each site. Sites are a mix of shaded, partial-shade, and full sun. The roads are paved and big rig-friendly (with the exception of one loop that is clearly marked “short turning radius”). Sites 13-33 are popular open and sunny campsites with nice grassy areas between them. In contrast sites 52-75 are much more treed and have a private feel to them.  It seems this is where most of the tent campers like to be. These sites are farther from the main bathhouse but there is a pit toilet in that loop.

      There is one main bathhouse with free showers that was very clean. There are also two vault toilets located in the campground. The campground is open year-round but the bathhouse with flush toilets closes November 1 and doesn’t open until the spring. During the winter the only water spigot is available located near the camp hosts at site #36. Our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot worked great. We were able to get satellite reception at our site (#24) and the antenna picked up a dozen or so local channels including all the major networks. This is one of the few state park campgrounds that we have visited that has WiFi (and that actually worked well).

      We love the setting of this park and how you feel like you are in a nice wooded setting but not too far from surrounding amenities. It is an 868-acre urban park with miles of hiking/paved biking/equestrian trails, picnic shelters, a playground, and ball fields. There is a visitor center with exhibits and an amphitheater in the campground where interpretive programs are held.

      You can reserve sites on-line and the prices are reasonable. A $2 discount is given to seniors. 

                                     April - October         November - March

            Basic                        $13                                 $12

            Electric (30A)           $21                                 $19

            Electric (50A)           $23                                 $21

      We love this park and would definitely recommend it to anyone coming through the area. Not all sites are long enough for large RVs and the roads in some loops prevent you from turning around. The camp hosts we encountered are very helpful and have a list of site lengths and can tell you which ones are appropriate for large RVs. If this campground had sewer and water, it would get 5 stars.

    • Staci R.
      Oct. 24, 2017

      Meramec State Park Campground

      Mera-culously huge

      Huge park with tons of amenities and options. Although there is year round Camping, the host on site advised water to each individual site will be turned off end of October for winter. Potable water is available near dump stations (hmmm....). Very well kept, and vacant this time of year, affords the opportunity for a more private camping and river experience. Clean well kept shower houses. Lodge & cabin rentals also available. Boat ramp in back of campground. Campsites with blue bands and parking stops are ADA compliant with concrete pads, elevated grills plus fire ring and picnic table.

    • Annie C.The Dyrt Pro User
      May. 1, 2020

      St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

      RV delight

      I wanted to escape the house and go camping while on the work from home order (Covid-19 happening at the time of this review), so I headed to a very local park and campground to pitch my tent. 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. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they were not so keen on having tent campers. But they were very nice and gave me the general lowdown on this "in the city" campground. Since they opened the campground, most of their campers have been RV owners, and so it is really designed for the RV camper. There is a small primitive section for group tent camping, but the majority of the sites are full hookups for RVs. Some sites are pull through and some are back in. All have picnic tables and fire pits. The park has planted some trees, but they are really just saplings, so there is no shade yet. 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. Trade offs, I suppose. One couple I talked to was camping long term (I think they are permanent RV'ers) and they got a free membership to the St Peter's RecPlex recreation center with their long term spot (they said something about having to book a least a month out to get this perk). One of the downsides to this location is that it is prone to flooding. It was out of commission for most of the summer of 2019 as the entire area was flooded. But 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. The lake is great to walk around, about a 3 mile walk or bike on a paved trail. You can see all kinds of wildlife in and around the lake- deer, bald eagles, pelicans, ducks, snakes. In the summers they have live music in the large pavilion, and you can rent kayaks and other small boats to take out on the lake as well as bikes to ride around on. The office told me that they have 24 hour on site security also. If I really wanted to tent camp, I could rent a section of the group camping area, but $30 seemed pricey for just me, and it was very soggy to boot. Or I  could rent an RV spot, but $45 was silly when I don' t need hookups.

    • BThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 18, 2021

      Sundermeier RV Park

      Great for 1 or 2 Night

      Only a one nighter while heading east. Lucky to get spot on Friday night. Nice level concrete pads but definitely a bit crowded. Lots of big rigs. Very nice folks who checked us in. We seem well connected. Nice old downtown of 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. Will probably use for same type of visit in future.

    • Jessica B.
      Apr. 4, 2022

      Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground

      Our 1st Trip In Our Camper!

      We loved our stay at Babler, aside from the snow & wind - the park is great! Review below ⬇️

      ⛺️ S I T E R E V I E W ⛺️

      📍 Dr. Edmund A. Babler State Park Wildwood, MO

      💰 $12-$21/night

      🗓 Feb 19-21, 2022

      Site 48 ⚡️💧

      🦮 Pets Welcome (on leash at all times)

      ➕Concrete Pads, Quiet, Close to Interstate 40, Paved Roads, Easy to Access, Gated Overnight with access code

      ➖Small/Close Sites, No Water in Off Season, Only Vault Toilets - No Showers in Off Season

      📶 AT&T Service 4 out of 5

      🚮 Dump Station located behind bathhouse. NO WATER during off season!

      🚻AMENITIES •Playground •Hiking, Biking & Equestrian Trails •Wood & Ice •Interpretive Programs •Visitor Center •Special Use Area •Laundry, Flush Toilets & Showers ON SEASON ONLY!

      🏕SITES Reservable 12 Months-FCFS in off season 72 Reservable 8 Accessible sites Basic - Electric Concrete Back In Lantern Hook, Picnic Table & Fire Ring

      ⏰ HOURS/DATES April - October 7:am - 9:pm Nov - March 7:am - 6:pm

      🔺Park Office 8:30am - 4:pm M-F

      🔺Visitor Center April - Oct 9:am - 4:30pm W - Sun Nov - March 9:am - 4:pm - Sat-Sun Dec - Feb CLOSED

    • Scott C.The Dyrt Pro User
      May. 28, 2022

      Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park

      Clean, Secure Overnight 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. Facilities lacked some amenities (only vending machines, convenience store has shut down), but clean, paved, level sites with full hookups throughout.

    • Lee T.
      Jun. 14, 2021

      Cahokia RV Parque

      Great Campground!

      We had a great experience in the 4 nights we spent here. The grounds, pool, laundry, and bathrooms were all in excellent repair and clean. The park was quiet, but very family friendly. The spots are roomy enough, given that you’re situated less than 15 miles from downtown St. Louis. The picnic tables and fire rings are nice additions and the lots appear to be level (ours was.) We didn’t have any trouble backing our 38 ft travel trailer in either. Do NOT miss the BBQ place in the parking lot... fantastic food and a 10% discount for park customers.

    Guide to St. Charles

    St. Charles camping options extend beyond the Missouri River valley into surrounding communities within a 45-minute drive radius. Area campgrounds remain accessible year-round with average summer temperatures ranging 75-90°F and winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Campers visiting the area often supplement their river experiences with nearby recreational lakes and hiking trails.

    What to do

    Access the Katy Trail: Beyond the Trail RV Park offers direct trail access for cyclists and hikers. "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," reports one camper at Beyond the Trail RV Park.

    Visit historic attractions: Many campgrounds serve as convenient bases for exploring regional history. "Just a place to park the camper and sleep. Big rig friendly for sure. Went back to see the Arch Natl park and down into historic st. Charles. Beautiful historic town with plenty to see and do, with a casino past that," notes a visitor at Sundermeier RV Park.

    Enjoy water recreation: St. Peters' lakeside facilities provide multiple activity options. "This is a great place to kayak and camp if you don't want to drive that fare and live in the city. We love going here and watching the sunsets," according to a review for St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.

    What campers like

    Brewery and winery access: The Defiance area offers adult beverage options near camp. "Just on the other side of the trail is a great brewery with a fantastic patio and rooftop deck. We walked there a few times to enjoy pizza," explains a camper at Beyond the Trail RV Park.

    Urban camping convenience: Staying near St. Louis provides quick access to metropolitan attractions. "Nice spot for an overnight. Lucky to get spot on Friday night. Nice level concrete pads but definitely a bit crowded. Lots of big rigs. Very nice folks who checked us in. We seem well connected. Nice old downtown of St. Charles. Worth a walk. Art and stuff," shares a reviewer from Sundermeier RV Park.

    Camping with amenities: Even in-town RV parks offer unexpected recreational features. "Full hookup sites on a mostly paved RV park. Big rigs fit easily. Some small areas of grass and trees with a dog walking area around the perimeter. Small play area for kids. Clean restroom/showers, but only a few of them," notes a camper at Draft Kings at Casino Queen RV Park.

    What you should know

    Noise considerations: Railroad and airport proximity affects several area campgrounds. "Only downside is the train and airplane noise. Otherwise would be a 5 star for me," mentions a camper about Sundermeier RV Park.

    Reservation timing: Many sites require advance booking, especially for weekend stays. "Called to see if any spots were available about two hours out and they had a couple of backin spots. We got site 41 and it was perfect with our 31' travel trailer and we did not have to unhook," explains a review from Sundermeier RV Park.

    Flooding potential: Low-lying areas experience occasional water issues. "The park is prone to flooding. It was out of commission for most of the summer of 2019 as the entire area was flooded. But 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," reports a camper at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Recreation facilities: Some parks offer dedicated children's play areas. "This park has planted some trees, but they are really just saplings, so there is no shade yet. There is a nice bathhouse with free showers for the campers and pay laundry," notes a visitor at St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.

    Wildlife watching: Natural areas provide educational opportunities. "The lake is great to walk around, about a 3 mile walk or bike on a paved trail. You can see all kinds of wildlife in and around the lake- deer, bald eagles, pelicans, ducks, snakes," mentions a reviewer from St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.

    Park activities: Certain locations offer structured recreation options. "A nice private catch and release pond, an old little mini golf setup, a small (but adequate) swimming pool kept the kids busy," explains a camper at Pin Oak RV Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Electrical safety: Bring proper equipment when camping in older facilities. "DO NOT use the 30A receptacles here unless you have a surge protector with an Electrical Management System (EMS) that explicitly confirms correct wiring before connecting your RV. My equipment detected a Line/Neutral Reversal on some 30A receptacles; the 50A receptacles appeared to be wired correctly," warns a visitor at Sundermeier RV Park.

    Site selection strategies: Choose locations based on specific needs. "We love this location, clean, micro brewery outside the gate. Immediate access to Katy trail. Bring your bikes or rent e-bikes in town. Lots of wineries nearby and several pub type restaurants nearby. Walmart is 17 mins away," advises an RVer at Beyond the Trail RV Park.

    Internet connectivity: Plan accordingly for online access. "Fast wifi," reports a camper at Sundermeier RV Park, though experiences vary by location with another noting, "They have internet, but it is weak and spotty," at Pin Oak RV Park.

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