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michigansandzil
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Dec 02, 2016

Campground suggestions for St Louis. Close to Arch

We're taking the kids, 14, 12, & 8, for a spring break trip this April. We're heading from Michigan to the Rocket center in Huntsville, AL. Then to Buccaneer SP in MS. Then to Bayou Segnette in NOLA...
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mleekamp
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Dec 02, 2016
How about PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK in Alton, IL. You can literally take the FERRY across the Mississippi River to St. Louis. What a cool experience it was for my kids to put your car on the ferry and ride over.

Yes, Pere Marquette is about 30 mins from St. Louis. HOWEVER, you are in one of the oldest and nicest state parks in IL. Tons of HIKING TRAILS, and a great lodge with a buffet and dinner.

That's my suggestion...check it out.

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