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Family Camping Activities for All Ages: Games, Hiking, and Campfire Fun
The legendary heart of Joshua Tree National Park.
Introduce
Nestled in the heart of Bonne Terre, MO, St. Francois State Park Campground offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and convenient facilities for campers seeking an outdoor adventure. This charming campground is part of the larger St. Francois State Park, known for its serene environment and abundant recreational opportunities. With well-maintained sites, scenic surroundings, and a variety of amenities, it's an ideal spot for families, nature enthusiasts, and adventurers alike.
- Charming campsite locations with concrete pads
- Covered picnic tables and fire pits surrounded by concrete
- Nice playground area for children
- Short bike ride or hike to water access
- Plenty of space for families and pets (including large dogs)
The campground's sites are generally clean and well-maintained, though some may require minor leveling. The nearby state park offers additional attractions, making it a great base for exploring the area. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting outdoor adventure, St. Francois State Park Campground provides a welcoming environment for all visitors.
Gallery
Highlights
Picnics
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
RV electric hookup
Activities
Hiking
Amenities
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Swings
Tent sites
Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Parking
On-site parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Cassandra Reeves
Nov 27
Nice little campground in a beautiful state park! Most sites require a little leveling but nothing major. Sites are concrete and has a covered picnic table and very nice fire pits that are surrounded by concrete!Nice playground, shower house could use some updates. Overall nice place for a short visit.
Ali
Aug 28
We love St. Francios State Park! There are some basic spots you'll need extra leveling blocks but the sites are clean & the park is well maintained. The water access is a short bikeride & hike away. Pics/video is from electric site # 35. Plenty of space for our family of 6 and our 2 large dogs.
Tina O.
Apr 10
This was our second time camping here. We enjoyed our time there. The people who camp here are very nice the camp hosts were kind. The campgrounds are always so clean when we get there. There wasn't a lot of people in the area we were in so it was nice a quiet. The camping spot we were at was spacious and the bathroom was close. We really enjoy our time at St. Francois.
David Kloss
Jun 16
Wonderful camp ground! Awesome hot showers with lots of water!! The smaller loop W/o electric quiet, lots of shade. Great birding!
Mama M
Aug 20
Great place to stay and play in the river. Tent sites were smaller than I expected, but we made it work. Bathrooms were pretty nasty except the one with showers up front.