St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in St Louis County, you'll be close to some magnificent state parks. Castlewood State Park near Ballwin is one of the most popular parks to visit. This park is located along the Maramec River and features forests and cliffs that overlook the river. There are several trails for hiking, and one of the best is the River Scene Trail, which provides sublime views from limestone cliffs 250 feet above the river below. The river offers some watersports, especially fishing, where anglers commonly catch bluegill, catfish, and more. Other popular activities include canoeing, kayaking, and sunbathing along the riverbank.While you're enjoying your campervan rental vacation along Route 66, consider a visit to Route 66 State Park. Near the center of St Louis, this state park features a visitor's center with information about the historic road, as well as the Bridgehead Inn, a landmark roadhouse that used to sit along the original highway. With its paved pathways and open meadows, it's an excellent place for cycling as well as nature watching, with over 40 different species of birds as well as deer freely roaming the park.Another scenic state park worth visiting during your RV rental adventure is Don Robinson State Park near Cedar Hill. This state park is situated close to the center of St Louis and offers a welcome relief from the busy city. The park features LaBarque Creek and has a variety of environments ranging from forests to caves to canyons. This varied landscape makes Don Robinson State Park ideal for nature watching with over 650 species of plants in and around the park and some rare birds such as Acadian flycatchers, red-eyed vireos, and blue-grey gnatcatchers. This park has a vast network of trails well worth exploring and lots of picnic tables in case you get hungry along your journey.

Exploring the City

A motorhome rental near St Louis is ideal for those looking to explore a city full of culture and history. The City Museum is located within a century-old warehouse and is one of St Louis' kookiest museums, with a variety of interactive installations and exhibits which are sure to wow all ages. Some unique attractions include a massive outdoor slide, a giant whale which you can go inside, and a labyrinth treehouse. There's also an assortment of restaurants scattered across the museum, and various events to enjoy, so you'll likely see something new every time you visit.Like most big cities, St Louis features an awesome zoo with a variety of amazing animals. The St Louis Zoo features rare animals, including polar bears, elephants, and gorillas. The zoo runs classes to teach you about conservation and the ways to help endangered species. Moreover, the zoo has animal demonstrations, where you can get up close to and feed some of your favorite creatures.If you're looking to experience some culture when you camp in an RV at St Louis West/Historic Route 66 KOA, consider visiting the St Louis Art Museum. One of the best art museums in the state, this museum has a collection of over 34,000 objects spanning a 5,000-year history ranging from sculptures to installations to paintings. Some world-famous artists featured here include Vincent Van Gogh, George Bingham, and Paul Gauguin.