Cabin camping near Troy, Missouri offers options within an hour's drive of St. Louis. Located in Lincoln County with rolling hills and forested terrain, the area receives average annual precipitation of 41 inches. Many campsites are situated near the 225-mile Katy Trail State Park, allowing easy access for hikers and bikers.
What to do
Hiking trails: Cuivre River State Park features well-maintained trails around the lake. According to one visitor, "This park has plenty of well groomed trails and facilities spread out nicely. You could camp here for a weekend and stay busy" (Tony M.).
Kayaking and fishing: Cuivre River State Park Campground offers water recreation opportunities with rental equipment available. "The campground has a lake you can rent kayaks for. They also have an accessible fishing dock that is covered" (Kayla S.).
Wine tasting: The cabin accommodations at Klondike Park place visitors near Missouri Wine Country. As one camper notes, "This Campground places you in the heart of Missouri Wine Country and there's a perfect base for visiting the wineries and restaurants along highway 94" (Marty C.).
What campers like
Privacy options: Daniel Boone Conservation Area offers more secluded cabin sites. A visitor shared, "Prívate, pretty, comfortable... There's a little pond with wildlife like rabbits and frogs. You get there after about 5 miles on a well maintained, wide gravel road" (Tee C.).
Biking access: St. Charles County Klondike Park provides direct access to popular biking routes. "I have bike-packed along the Katy and this is an excellent spot for an overnight(s) stay. It is a tough, but short, climb from the trail" (Mike L.).
Nature immersion: Many cabin campers appreciate the natural setting. One camper at Cuivre River noted, "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!" (Maria E.).
What you should know
Weather considerations: The region experiences seasonal flooding that can affect campgrounds. At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, "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" (Annie C.).
Reservation requirements: Most cabin camping sites require advance booking. At Klondike Park, "Reservations are required and the sites are in high demand" (Marty C.).
Wildlife awareness: Multiple cabin areas have active wildlife. A Daniel Boone visitor noted, "Don't leave anything out at night or raccoons will scavenge, we accidentally left our trash bag hanging (ugh!) but that was our fault" (Maria E.).
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags offers organized kids' programs. "They also host daily kids activities and crafts. A very family friendly campground and would highly recommend if camping with kids!" (Lindsey R.).
Swimming options: Many cabin sites include swimming facilities. Pin Oak RV Park offers "Nice pool and an arcade area with plenty of room to hangout inside. There is a pond with some decent sized fish in it" (Chad H.).
Campground layout: When selecting a cabin site with children, consider the terrain. At Jellystone, a visitor noted "fairly steep grade, especially right out our camper door was a big drop off" (GW C.).
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At Pin Oak RV Park, choose your cabin location carefully. "Sites at the back of the property are large. Sites in the middle seemed more crowded" (Chad H.).
Utilities and hookups: Some cabin areas have unusual utility setups. One camper warned, "our water hook up and electric hookup was significantly far apart. May be site specific" (GW C.).
Seasonal considerations: Hickory Ridge Campground offers cabin rentals with varying seasonal amenities. "We would definitely stay here again and can't wait to see what it looks like next time we visit" as the owners continue making improvements (Samantha H.).
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