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Campgrounds near Wildwood, Missouri primarily consist of developed state and county parks offering a blend of tent and RV camping opportunities. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park serves as the main camping destination within Wildwood itself, featuring 73 campsites with concrete pads and electric hookups. Several additional campgrounds lie within a 30-minute drive, including Klondike Park in Augusta and St. Louis West KOA, providing options from basic tent sites to full-service RV facilities with water and electric hookups. The area's camping landscape includes both forested sites with natural privacy and open, grassy areas better suited for RVs and group camping.
Most campgrounds in the region maintain year-round operations, though amenities vary seasonally. During winter months (November-March), many facilities reduce services, with several parks shutting down shower houses and limiting water access to central spigots. Summer represents peak camping season, with reservations strongly recommended from April through October when full facilities are operational. The proximity to St. Louis creates higher weekend demand, particularly at Babler State Park. As one visitor noted, "The park is located about 10 miles from where my parents live so we come here a couple of times a year. If this campground had sewer and water, it would get 5 stars."
Campers frequently highlight the unexpected seclusion available despite proximity to urban areas. Babler State Park receives consistent praise for its spacious sites and hiking trails, with many reviewers appreciating the concrete pads and relative privacy between campsites. The campground layout features both sunny open areas (sites 13-33) and more heavily wooded, private sites (52-75) that tent campers prefer. According to reviews, "Babler is one of those state parks that you just don't expect to see so close to a major city. The hiking trails are plentiful and quiet." Wildlife encounters appear frequently in visitor reports, with particular mention of raccoons and ticks requiring proper preparation. The absence of fishing or swimming opportunities within the parks themselves represents the main limitation, though nearby water recreation areas compensate for this shortcoming.
Best Campgrounds near Wildwood (89)
1. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
"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."
2. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground
"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"
"Tucked away, not far from St. Louis, you wouldn't know you were that close to a big city. It is clean and feels extremely safe. There aren't many sites, but the ones they have are quiet and spacious."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability3. Klondike Park
"The views are spectacular with some sandy shores of a small pond in the middle of the campground and some great trails. Augusta is a nice place away from St. Louis and a short drive down 94."
"Amazing park close to the city. Great lake and hiking trails. Access to the Katy and bike trails. Camp site are large, warning that some are hike in and not car camping."
from $10 - $65 / night
Check Availability4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags
"pros- activities for kids/fam nice pool tons of trees easy access from highway close amenities (Walmart, six flags, etc) close to StL (tons to do) we did grants farm and city museum one day"
"We spent a weekend here because we wanted to be close to six flags. I swear this place was more fun!!!"
5. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
"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."
"All hookups were conveniently located. Shower house and restrooms were clean and well maintained/cleaned every day. Had a lakefront site but didn’t get to fish this time."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability6. Beyond the Trail RV Park
"A short 5 minute walk to “downtown” Defiance, the campground is right next to the Katy Trail. Forgot your bike? Walk 3 minutes away and rent one. Want to float the Missouri?"
"Excellent little RV park behind a brewery. The Katy trail borders the park for easy access to town."
from $25 - $58 / night
Check Availability7. Robertsville State Park Campground
"Hiking trails, a stocked pond, meramec river access, 12 basic and 13 electric shaded campsites available, play ground away from the campground and shelters available to rent for a family gathering. 2 trails"
"The hook up sites are on the inside of the loop and the tent sites are on the outside of the loop. You need to look carefully for a level tent site as some are fairly slopped."
from $14 - $38 / night
Check Availability8. Greensfelder County Park
"The park is known for its well-groomed trails, which are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike."
"Well taken care of and close to the city. Trails range from a short walk to an endless combination."
9. Pin Oak RV Park
"Nice little lake to fish in and areas to walk around in."
"We were close to the playground though, which had bright lights at night and loud kids - I would avoid that area next time."
10. St. Charles County Klondike Park
"The campground is located in a gym of a park located along the Missouri River. Reservations are required and the sites are in high demand. Tent camping only. There is water available in the park."
"We had a great time on the trails and near the Mighty Missouri River."
Drive Time
- 28 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 33 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 43 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 1 hr 48 min from Springfield, IL
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Recent Reviews near Wildwood, MO
663 Reviews of 89 Wildwood Campgrounds
Jerry V.ScoutMeramec State Park Campground
Many memories and making more
In the past my cousins and I would camp here every year at least once with Grandparents and my aunt and uncle. Always had a great time swimming, fishing and hiking. The park is beautiful and the camp sites are very nice. It does get pretty packed at times. Everyone seems to get along and its always nice to meet people from other cities or even some locals. I'm planning on setting at least two dates per year to take my kids and grandkids camping here so they can have the great experiences I had as a kid. Alot of spots to chose from if available.
MickandKarla W.
LegendSt. 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.
Kalo O.
TravelerKlondike Park
Outdoor Family Fun
My family and I really enjoyed being at Klondike Park Camping. I can't really find anything I didn't like about this place. The camp sites were clean and well maintained, there are bathrooms not to far to get to and a camp kitchen where you can do dishes and cook if needed. I love the off grid feeling of being in the outdoors but when you have children it is nice knowing you have these luxurious not far from your camp site. I also love how easy it is to navigate around Klondike. I never got lost once I figured out the layout. My family and I can't wait until our next adventure at Klondike and we stayed at site 25 if anyone is wondering about the perfect site to camp.
Matthew M.TravelerScott AFB FamCamp
No frills
BL, the camp could use a Camp Host or Mayor. Stayed 1 night. We used the bathhouse and walked the grounds- so did a lot of other people; especially in the morning up to lunch. Quiet camp -Aircraft noise held off until 08:00 (bonus). Men’s shower side had great water pressure and temp- water fixtures were dated, dirty and temperamental (2 shower heads-1 working) also, cozy up to your multi-legged friends (spider webs and bugs were in competition for our shower space), Laundry is $1.50/wash&dry. I’ve stayed at a good many FamCamps: Lake Martin Rec -AL Uchee Creek-GA Destin Army Inf CTR-FL Robins AFB FamCamp-GA Round Pond -NY Kings Creek-VA Ellsworth AFB-SD Blue Angel Rec-FL Anniston Army Depot-AL Sigsbee-FL That’s my starter list! So, I’d like to see this one level up. It’s in a good area (we come through every couple years) and I think it could get a few more interested in it, if it were managed just a little bit better.
Tammy S.
GuideSt. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park
Great price for what you get!
Full hook up. Lovely lake. Great paved path. Sites are level. Landscaping is amazing. My only issue is no shade trees. Where else are you getting full hook up with all of these activities for this price?
Kindra W.GuideRV Self-Park
Safe, clean, efficient
No frills, high tech self park facilty w paved lots and full hookups-ups.
Pros: 1. Door Dash delivers to site 2. Can purchase 12 hours for a quick stop or full 24 hous no matter time you arrive. Cons: its a bit pricey. It was listed as 30 for 24 its 50 for 24
Andrew S.GuideDr. Edmond Babler State Park
Great location, no privacy.
The location to St. Louis is great, and the utility hookups for RV were convenient, but there was ZERO privacy at the sites and hiking trail were extremely limited. Great coverage for Verizon and Starlink.
- MMonica W.Traveler
Earth, Wind & Solar Farm
Love it!
This is the perfect, little spot to set up. The owners are sweet, and have been helpful with everything we have needed and beyond. We definitely would love to come back.
Guide to Wildwood
Campgrounds near Wildwood, Missouri range from basic tent areas to developed facilities with modern amenities. Located in the eastern Ozark foothills with elevations between 500-900 feet, the region features hardwood forests interspersed with limestone outcroppings. Winter camping temperatures typically drop to 20-35°F while summer evenings remain in the 65-75°F range with moderate humidity.
What to do
Bike the Katy Trail: Access this historic rail-trail directly from Klondike Park in Augusta. "Klondike park is a gorgeous park along the Katy Trail in Augusta, MO. The campsites are very quiet, very family friendly park. On site restrooms, hiking trails, and a small lake with overlooking bluffs."
Visit local wineries: Set up base camp at Beyond the Trail RV Park in Defiance for easy access to wine country. "This is just a great park. It is located in a sleepy little winery town. It is just a few minutes from the main part of town with multiple beautiful wineries within a few miles."
Fish in on-site ponds: Several campgrounds offer fishing opportunities without leaving the property. At Pin Oak RV Park, "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."
Explore hiking trails: The region offers varied terrain for hikers of all levels. As one camper at Greensfelder County Park noted, "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."
What campers like
Secluded atmosphere despite urban proximity: Many sites offer surprising isolation despite being near St. Louis. At Robertsville State Park Campground, "We stayed 3 nights at the Robertsville State Park in June of 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our campsite sat on a flat platform shadowed by trees and overlooking the forest."
Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain well-kept shower houses. At St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park, "because it's new the restrooms/showers were very clean and modern. The site I was in had full hook ups. The water pressure was so strong that I could barely open the water pump!"
Family activities: Campgrounds frequently offer recreational options. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort, "We stayed here last minute for Labor Day Weekend and the staff were great with finding us a good tent site available. This is not a rugged style campground as there are many amenities such as a pool, putt putt golf, volleyball, and more."
Access to cultural attractions: Proximity to St. Louis means easy city access. "Not to bad. The bathroom down the hill was in dire need of a remodel when we stayed here in 2019 and be prepared for a lot of noise from the busy main road and passing trains in the near distance."
What you should know
Flood potential: Some areas experience seasonal flooding. At Beyond the Trail RV Park, a camper noted: "Warning, this place will likely flood if it rains heavy. Which means the mosquitos might be plenty if they don't spray for them."
Highway noise: Several campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "The site we had was very small and there are train tracks that run near by the campground so it can be quite noisy."
Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for local fauna. At Greensfelder County Park, "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."
Limited water recreation: While some parks have small fishing ponds, larger water bodies for swimming are limited. "There is no bodies of water within the park for fishing, but there are tons near by."
Tips for camping with families
Choose campgrounds with dedicated activities: Some parks offer structured entertainment. "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."
Consider newer facilities: Recently developed parks often have better amenities. "The grounds are clean and pleasant, if a bit sparse with little shade. This will change over the subsequent years, however, as there are many relatively newly planted trees."
Look for security: Some parks offer added safety measures. At St. Charles County Klondike Park, "Make sure to store your food securely overnight - the racoons are pretty thick and hungry at night."
Check site terrain: Not all sites are level or spacious. "This is a nice quiet campground but the lots are pretty uneven so make sure you bring plenty of cribbing."
Tips from RVers
Electrical capacity considerations: Check power availability before booking. "Sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can't be reserved...2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug...site 29 only have 2-20 amp plugs no 30 didn't realized till we parked."
Winter services: Seasonal changes affect available amenities. "During the winter the only water spigot is available located near the camp hosts at site #36."
Site selection strategy: Some parks have better areas for larger vehicles. "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)."
Hookup placement: Utility locations vary by park. "The site services, electric, water and sewer, are located to the front of the site and extensions were needed for both the electric and sewer."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Wildwood, MO?
What camping is available near Wildwood, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, Wildwood, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 89 campgrounds and RV parks near Wildwood, MO and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Wildwood, MO?
Which is the most popular campground near Wildwood, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wildwood, MO is St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wildwood, MO?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wildwood, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Wildwood, MO.
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