Campground suggestions for St Louis. Close to Arch

[michigansandzil]

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 for a few days. We'd like to stop in St Louis for a day on the way home to go in the arch and explore City Museum.
Any suggestions for a nice place that's close to the attractions? We probably will only stay at the campground to sleep. We need electricity at a minimum.
Thanks in advance.

[hotpepperkid]

We have stayed several places around St Louis but have gone to Cahokia the last few trips though the area. Have stayed at St Louis RV Pk which I wont do again and Im not fond of Casino Queen because of where it is located and Cahokia is central to every thing.

[2gypsies1]

Babler is great but not just for a night to see the Arch and the Mounds. The casino is much more convenient for a short stay.

[garmp]

PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK.
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Or Babler, a bit farther.

[garmp]

PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK.
X2

Or Babler, a bit farther.

[michigansandzil]

Matt_Colie wrote:
If you are passing through St.Louis with young ones in tow, be sure to stop at the Cahokia Mounds. (X6-I55, X24-I255) St.Louis was first called "Mound City". What is left is at the park there. It is not what you think you know about civilization before Europeans cme along. Plan at least a couple of hours for the museum and a couple more for the grounds.

When passing through St. Louis, we usually stay at Casino Queen. But, with our usual timing, the RV park was not open.

Matt

I think my entire family would like the mounds. Thanks for the suggestion. I had no idea. It's very close as well, which is a big bonus. We only have one day, so we have to prioritize but I think we can fit it all in and not feel overly rushed. City Museum appears to be open late, so we could do the mounds and then the Arch, have a meal out somewhere and still get to City Museum before calling it a night.

Looks like we'll plan on staying at the Casino Queen. It opens one week prior to our scheduled arrival.

[TyroneandGladys]

Another vote for Casino Queen RV park

[Matt_Colie]

If you are passing through St.Louis with young ones in tow, be sure to stop at the Cahokia Mounds. (X6-I55, X24-I255) St.Louis was first called "Mound City". What is left is at the park there. It is not what you think you know about civilization before Europeans cme along. Plan at least a couple of hours for the museum and a couple more for the grounds.

When passing through St. Louis, we usually stay at Casino Queen. But, with our usual timing, the RV park was not open.

Matt

[mleekamp]

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.

[NCWriter]

Casino Queen worked really well for us. You can see the Arch across the river from the campground.

They'll shuttle you, very short trip, to the Metro station and after riding the train a few minutes across the river, you'll get off at the first stop and walk to the Arch through a park-like area. (Call when you return for a shuttle back to the RV campground.) If you want to drive over, there are some parking lots available.

The museum under the arch is very good with interesting films, though temporarily closed for renovations according to the website. Lots to learn there about Jefferson, the westward expansion, and Lewis & Clark, and also about the engineering and construction of the Arch.

Definitely ride the tram to the top!

Another fun thing to do - take a short riverboat ride on the Mississippi. Board just down the bank from the Arch. There's a little sandwich place there while you wait.

[dblr]

Casino Queens, shuttle only takes you to the casino, hotel or Metro Station. I think for one night your best bet is Casino Queens

[2gypsies1]

For just a short stay, use the Casino RV park. I don't believe they'll let the kids inside but staying in the RV park is o.k. I think there's a shuttle to the Arch.

[DrewE]

Besides the Casino Queen, there's also the St. Louis RV Park, a few blocks from the City Museum (and a few more from the arch). "Park," in this case, is used in the sense of "parking lot," albeit with hookups.

IMHO if you have to end up choosing between the arch and the City Museum, choose the City Museum. Your kids (and you, if you let yourself) will have an absolute blast.

[rv2go]

We always stay at the Casino Queen located across the river from the Arch.
You might want to plan ahead for the tram tickets that takes you to the top of the Arch. Also, the tram is down until March, 2017