St Louis RV Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

During your motorhome rental vacation in St. Louis, you'll no doubt want to venture out of the city and explore the surrounding countryside. Horseshoe Lake State Park is located just across the Mississippi River in Illinois and is a popular recreation destination. The lake is popular for fishing, and catches include crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. There are also two ramps for easy boat access. If you want to stay on dry land, there are four miles of trails that lead through the surrounding woods and grasslands. The park is excellent for a scenic lunch overlooking the lake, with five picnic shelters available for use. If you're big on hunting, there are areas around the lake that are great for dove and pheasant hunting.St. Louis campers will no doubt want to visit one of the parks near the Mississippi River. Pere Marquette State Park is situated where the Mississippi and Illinois rivers meet and is full of beautiful landscape with rugged cliffs and lush forests overlooking the two rivers. Hiking is one of the most popular pastimes here, and there are 12 miles of trails that will take you through forests and up clifftops, giving panoramic vistas of the rivers below. While on your hike, make sure to keep a lookout for local wildlife. Over 200 bird species call this park home, and the cliffs are an excellent place to spot bald eagles. If you want to experience the Illinois and Mississippi rivers firsthand, you can go fishing and boating in the park. There's a marina so you can dock your boat, and anglers will find carp, bluegill, bass, and much more in these waters.If you're looking for a smaller and quieter park to explore while camping at St. Louis RV Park and Campground, consider stopping at Robertsville State Park. This beautiful park features hills, hardwood forests, and bogs along the Meramec River. This lazy river is ideal for a quiet day fishing or floating downstream in a canoe, and anglers will find crappie, bluegill, and smallmouth bass in the river. The park also features the Spice Bish Trail, which will take hikers along through the shady woodlands and up rocky bluffs for scenic vistas of the Missouri wilderness.

Exploring the City

You won't need to go far for great excursions when you rent a motorhome in St. Louis. While in this iconic city, you'll no doubt want to visit the Gateway Arch. Standing at over 600 feet tall, this arch is a symbol of the city, and also has historical significance as it is thought to be close to where Lewis and Clark started their expedition. Enjoy a picnic in the nearby park, and visit the Gateway Arch Museum, which is full of stories and artifacts relating to the area and the history of the arch. If you feel like splashing out, you can book a riverboat cruise along the Mississippi River so you can see the arch from a different angle.St. Louis is full of culture, and there are many museums worth visiting. The St. Louis Art Museum is a world-class museum with an extensive collection that spans over 5,000 years. There are over 30,000 pieces in the museum's permanent collection, with works by many world-famous artists including Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri Matisse.If you're looking for a family-friendly activity in St. Louis, consider visiting the St. Louis Zoo. This zoo covers over 90 acres and features over 600 rare and incredible animals from around the world, including giraffes, tigers, and zebras. The zoo also runs several other attractions, including sea lion shows, a 4-D theater, and the Zooline Railroad.