RV parks near Warrenton, Missouri provide convenient access to outdoor recreation along the Missouri and Meramec rivers. The area sits at approximately 860 feet elevation with humid continental climate featuring hot summers and mild winters. Most campgrounds in this region remain open year-round, though winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that can drop below freezing.
What to do
Fishing and boating access: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers proximity to a man-made lake where campers can fish for various species. "We love going here and watching the sunsets. This is a great place to kayak and camp if you don't want to drive that fare and live in the city," notes Lindsey C.
Cycling adventures: Beyond the Trail RV Park provides direct access to the Katy Trail, a 240-mile rails-to-trails project. "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," shares Sam C.
Winery tours: Hermann City RV Park serves as a convenient base for exploring Missouri wine country. "Hermann is an amazing village of old world charm nestled into the Missouri River Valley... Hermann is right in the heart of Missouri wine country with two stunning wineries within walking distance of the campground; Stone Hill and Hermannhof," reports Stephen & Theresa B.
What campers like
Convenient transportation options: Hermann City RV Park campers appreciate the trolley service that connects to local attractions. "On the plus side, the trolley will pick up and drop off here," mentions Angie N. This makes visiting wineries and downtown establishments accessible without driving.
Security features: RV Self-Park offers secure overnight accommodations with technological amenities. "Very well lit, very clean and very easy to get in and very secure with a ton of cameras. Also has a really nice dog area," notes Grant, who arrived late with family.
Recreation facilities: Pin Oak RV Park provides multiple on-site activities for visitors. "Nice little lake to fish in and areas to walk around in," says Robyn C. The campground also features "a nice pool and an arcade area with plenty of room to hangout inside," according to Chad H.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Campgrounds close to highways experience traffic noise. At RV Self-Park, one camper mentioned, "If you love the sound of freeways this is the place for you." Similarly, at Birch Creek RV Park, "It's very close to the highway so there is lots of highway noise. Some sites are farther away so not so bad."
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. At Pin Oak RV Park, seasonal campers often book far in advance: "We go every October for Halloween... Lot of campers there that are weekend getaways for people rest the space for the year," explains Tim K.
Flooding potential: Some RV parks in Warrenton and surrounding areas experience flooding during heavy rains. At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, a camper noted, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Recreation rentals: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers equipment for family activities. "The park/campground rents paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes in addition to different kinds of bikes. We rented a peddle buggy. Those are a lot harder to get moving then they look. Awesome workout for the whole family!" shares Barbie B.
Playground access: Families visiting 370 Lakeside Park appreciate the outdoor play areas. "The grounds are clean and pleasant... There is boating and archery on site, a dog run, and a small playground," notes Suzie S.
Halloween events: Pin Oak RV Park hosts special seasonal activities that appeal to families. "We go every October for Halloween... lots to do for the kids," says Tim K., while another visitor mentioned, "The family atmosphere was incredible here, lots for the kiddos to do in this park."
Tips from RVers
Hookup positioning: At many Warrenton area RV parks, utilities require planning. At Covered Bridge RV Park, a visitor noted: "The sites are very spacious! For this to be such a small RV park (smallest we've stayed at so far) the sites are very spacious!"
Site selection: For optimal comfort at Hermann City RV Park, choose sites strategically. "There were a few sites kind of separate from the rest that were a little more private- electric only I believe," advises Angie N., who stayed at the campground.
Internet connectivity: Wi-Fi quality varies across RV parks near Warrenton. At Covered Bridge RV Park, a visitor reported, "The wi-fi was surprisingly good enough that my wife and I could both work off of it and even stream shows on the Roku the whole week, except for our last day for some strange reason."
