Cabin options near Weldon Spring, Missouri span from rustic woodland settings to riverside accommodations. Most properties operate in distinct seasons, with Klondike Park cabins accessible year-round while facilities like Jellystone Park Resorts close from October through March. Park cabin lodging typically requires advance reservations during summer months, with spring and fall offering greater availability.
What to do
Kayaking at local lakes: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park features paddleboats, kayaks and canoes for rental, providing water recreation options without leaving the grounds. "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)," notes one visitor to St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.
Cave exploration: The region features accessible cave systems that make for a cool activity during hot summer months. At Meramec Caverns Natural Campground, cabins provide a base for underground adventures. "The cave tour is a bit hokey, but if you can look past the mannequins and silliness, the caves themselves are really spectacular. You can definitely see why Jesse and Frank James used this as a hideout," reports one camper.
Walking trails: Cabin properties throughout the area offer interconnected trail systems with varying difficulty levels. "Trails are beautiful and perfect for families wanting to just come to a park for a day and hikers," writes a visitor to Klondike Park, where cabins overlook the Missouri River. The trails connect to larger regional systems including the Katy Trail.
What campers like
Cabin privacy levels: Cabin spacing varies significantly between properties. "The sites are a bit close together and not many trees but I've been to worse," notes one visitor about 370 Lakeside Park, while Cuivre River State Park Campground cabins offer more seclusion. "Campground is quiet and has big campsites. The campground is close to Lincoln Lake for kayaking."
Cabin locations: Many guests prioritize cabins with waterfront views. "Our site was fairly spacious and not super close to others which we liked. The sites by the vault toilet looked closer together," explains a camper at Cuivre River State Park. Several properties offer both waterfront and wooded cabin options.
Clean facilities: Cabin campers frequently mention bathroom accessibility as a key factor. "Bathrooms were well stocked and clean. Good hot water," reports a visitor to Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Resort at Six Flags. "Very friendly and attentive staff. Site was very clean and well kept as well as quiet and peaceful."
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most cabin properties require significant advance planning during peak periods. "We stayed here last minute for Labor Day Weekend and the staff were great with finding us a good tent site available," shares a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags, noting that cabin availability is more limited.
Cabin amenities vary widely: Cabin features differ dramatically between properties. "Nice little mini golf setup, a small (but adequate) swimming pool kept the kids busy," explains a visitor to Pin Oak RV Park about their cabin amenities. Unlike other properties, these cabins include kitchen facilities rather than just sleeping quarters.
Off-season limitations: Winter cabin camping options are restricted to specific properties. Klondike Park cabins remain accessible year-round, while most area cabins close between October and March. "The campground is beautiful and very woodsy. We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby," comments a Cuivre River visitor about the wildlife viewing opportunities.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Pin Oak RV Park cabins include special amenities for families. "A nice private catch and release pond, an old little mini golf setup, a small (but adequate) swimming pool kept the kids busy. About 45-50 minutes West of downtown STL, it was close enough to do 'city things,' but far enough out that it felt like camping," notes one family.
Playground access: Several cabin properties include dedicated play areas. "Located right next to a lake with a lot of RV and tent camping spots. Kids had a blast riding bikes. Even finding a few little frogs jumping around and fireflies at night," shares a visitor to St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park about the family-friendly atmosphere.
Organized programs: Some properties offer structured activities for children. "This is a very nice park. The spaces are a bit close together and not many trees but I've been to worse. They have an archery range. They rent out peddle boats, bikes and peddle cars/buggies as well," explains a visitor describing the organized recreation options.
Tips from RVers
Accessibility of utilities: Cabin utilities vary significantly by property. "The site I was in had full hook ups. The water pressure was so strong that I could barely open the water pump," reports a visitor to Meramec State Park Campground, where both cabin and RV sites share utility infrastructure.
Cell service considerations: Connectivity varies dramatically between cabin locations. "The cell phone service is virtually non-existent. We had planned to work from here and had to cut our visit short," notes a visitor about Meramec State Park, an important consideration for those needing to stay connected while cabin camping.
Seasonal capacity: Summer weekends at cabin properties often reach full occupancy. "We 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," explains an RVer about the seasonal patterns at popular cabin destinations.
