Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

I gave the cavens 5 stars. The campground however leaves a lot to be desired. Booked online for a water and electric site on the riverfront. We were literally in a parking lot and couldn't see the river due to overgrown foliage. One bathhouse for the entire campground, and they are in need of cleaning and updating. People just let their trash in the fire and charcoal rings. Luckily we only stayed one night as a stop over on our trip, so it wasn't a huge deal. I would not stay here for any significant amount of time, which is a shame because the caverns, gift shops, cafe, river float and zip line businesses seem to have it together. This could be an amazing getaway if the camping facilities were updated.

Primitive camping and electric sites are trash don't waste your money. The hotel might be ok we didn't get to see the inside. Bathroom/shower house...... if you didn't have it when you went in you might have it when you come out. Slime on the walls dog feces in the shower stalls bugs dead and alive swarming toilets clogged and the smell will make you vomit. I would rather use the Porta potties. Grounds are deceiving looks like good level ground with drain off till it rains. When you arrive you will be told pull your vehicle on the grass wherever and that's your site. Only marked spots are for electric that's a pole with a hook and rv sites.

What a great spot right outside of STL. Nothing but family’s and quality time every time we go. Near by are so many things to do. The more advanced camper may not be challenged by the area but. We can’t stop coming here.

Wonderful 6-mile float experience. Staff were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and they were flexible with us when we had to push back our start time. Road construction ultimately delayed our start time, but the road looks great now, and we had plenty of time to spend on the river. Great looking campgrounds, most with bbq pit, clean, functional shower house with warm water and plenty of shopping amenities close-by. Plenty of beautiful spots along the river to stop and refresh during your float.

I wish we could rate the different areas of this park because no doubt the staff and service would 5 plus stars if we could, The park for big rigs is more of a 3 star rating. They took an old parking lot, added water and electric for RVs. If your in a rig 28’ or smaller and one side slide or no slide it’s great. Still muddy and slightly unleveled. Since we were the only campers we had plenty of room but if this was during peak season it would have been very cramped. We enjoyed our overnight and would highly recommend the tours! If you found this review helpful please give it a thumbs up and follow us as we travel this beautiful country!