Camping Near St. Louis, MO
There are 59 campgrounds within driving distance of St. Louis, MO in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam - Recreation Area, about 35 miles away. 26 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near St. Louis (54).
Closest campgrounds to St. Louis
- Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam - Recreation Area — 35 mi from St. Louis · Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam - Recreation Area · Vistas 4
- DAM WEST DAY USE — 45 mi from St. Louis · DAM WEST DAY USE · Vistas 5
- Dam West Campground — 45 mi from St. Louis · Dam West Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 5.4
- DAM WEST SPILLWAY — 45 mi from St. Louis · DAM WEST SPILLWAY · Vistas 5.8
- DAM EAST SPILLWAY (DAY USE) — 46 mi from St. Louis · DAM EAST SPILLWAY (DAY USE) · Vistas 5.5
- Idnr Hazlet State Park — 47 mi from St. Louis · Idnr Hazlet State Park · Vistas 5.9
- Dam East - McNair Campground — 47 mi from St. Louis · Dam East - McNair Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 5
- DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) — 48 mi from St. Louis · DAM EAST REC. AREA (DAY USE) · Vistas 5
- COLES CREEK DAY USE — 50 mi from St. Louis · COLES CREEK DAY USE · Vistas 5.8
- KEYESPORT REC. AREA — 50 mi from St. Louis · KEYESPORT REC. AREA · Vistas 5.5
- Coles Creek Campground — 51 mi from St. Louis · Coles Creek Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 5.5
- LOTUS GROUP AREA — 51 mi from St. Louis · LOTUS GROUP AREA · Vistas 5
- Boulder Campground — 52 mi from St. Louis · Boulder Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 6
- BOULDER DAY USE — 52 mi from St. Louis · BOULDER DAY USE · Vistas 5
- Two Rivers Marina — 73 mi from St. Louis · Two Rivers Marina · Vistas 5
- COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA — 75 mi from St. Louis · COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA · Vistas 5.5
- NORTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND — 75 mi from St. Louis · NORTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND · Vistas 5
- SILVER MINES — 75 mi from St. Louis · SILVER MINES · Vistas 5.5
- NORTH SANDUSKY DAY-USE — 76 mi from St. Louis · NORTH SANDUSKY DAY-USE · Vistas 4.6
- SHAGBARK GROUP AREA — 76 mi from St. Louis · SHAGBARK GROUP AREA · Vistas 5.5
- SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE — 77 mi from St. Louis · SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE · Vistas 4.7
- SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND — 77 mi from St. Louis · SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND · Vistas 4.5
- RED BLUFF CAMPGROUND — 77 mi from St. Louis · RED BLUFF CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7
- DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE) — 77 mi from St. Louis · DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE) · Vistas 5.4
- Wayne Fitzgerald State Park — 77 mi from St. Louis · Wayne Fitzgerald State Park · Vistas 5
- NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA — 78 mi from St. Louis · NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA · Vistas 4.5
- GUN CREEK — 79 mi from St. Louis · GUN CREEK · Vistas 5
- SPILLWAY GROUP AREA — 79 mi from St. Louis · SPILLWAY GROUP AREA · Vistas 5
- SOUTH MARCUM DAY USE — 79 mi from St. Louis · SOUTH MARCUM DAY USE · Vistas 5
- DALE MILLER YOUTH — 79 mi from St. Louis · DALE MILLER YOUTH · Vistas 5.4
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Camping near St. Louis FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to St. Louis?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam - Recreation Area, roughly 35 miles from St. Louis, MO. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near St. Louis?
Yes. 54 campgrounds near St. Louis, MO are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near St. Louis page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.