Cozy C RV Campground

The Great Outdoors

While you're camping at Cozy C RV Campground, you can easily explore the beautiful Mississippi River just down the road. There are a few great places to experience the river, but one of the most popular is Pere Marquette State Park. This park is located just across the river in Illinois and features a lush rocky landscape covered in trees overlooking the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. This park is ideal for getting a view of the rivers, and hikers will love exploring the 12 miles of trails that lead up to clifftops, providing sublime vistas across the Mississippi River. While hiking, visitors should keep an eye out for the local bird population, which includes majestic bald eagles. Visitors can set up shop down by the river, and enjoy several watersports, including swimming, boating, and fishing. Anglers will find carp, bluegill, and a variety of bass in these waters.There are many scenic state parks worth visiting during your Bowling Green RV rental vacation, and another well-known park is Mark Twain State Park. This park consists of woodlands and rocky bluffs along the serene Mark Twain Lake. Hikers and bird watchers will enjoy this park, as there are six miles of trails that lead up the cliffs and through the shaded treeline, offering panoramic views of the lake. During your walk, you'll have the opportunity to spot some of the over 140 species of birds that have been found in the vicinity, including scarlet tanagers, bald eagles, and red-tailed hawks. If you'd rather enjoy some watersports, the 18,000-acre Mark Twain Lake is ideal for boating, swimming, and fishing, with caches that include catfish, bass, and walleye.If you want to experience some of Missouri's other beautiful rivers, plan a visit to Cuivre River State Park. Missouri is full of rugged parks, and Cuivre River State Park is no exception with stark cliff faces overlooking dense woodlands, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Hikers will love the challenging trails at the park, which lead up to some of the highest points in Missouri. The Cuivre River and Lake Lincoln are favorite watersport locations, such as canoeing and fishing. Common catches at the lake include channel catfish, largemouth bass, and bluegill.

Exploring the City

While camping at Cozy C RV Campground near Bowling Green, you can explore the vibrant city of St Louis. This metropolitan city features some of the best-known landmarks and attractions in Missouri and is a must-visit while in the region. The Museum at the Gateway Arch features a museum full of St Louis facts positioned right next to the impressive 630-foot-tall Gateway Arch, a landmark synonymous with Missouri. After learning about the history of the arch's construction and seeing related artifacts, visitors can take a tram ride to the top of the arch and see the beautiful St Louis skyline from atop of one of the state's best-known landmarks.If you're looking for an attraction for all ages in St Louis, consider a trip to the St Louis Zoo. This zoo features over 90 different species of animals across 90 acres, and is one of the best zoos in the region, with several endangered species in its collection. Some of the highlights from the zoo include Amur tigers, gorillas, and giraffes. This zoo is focused on conservation, and classes are available if you want to learn more about the plight of endangered species.St Louis is one of Missouri's most culturally rich cities, and that can be seen in its large number of museums. There are several high-class museums, and one of the most popular is the St Louis Art Museum. This museum has over 30,000 pieces in its permanent collection spanning over 5,000 years of history, ranging from Turkish rugs and Egyptian mummies to masterful modern paintings. There are some household names on display in the museum, including Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.