96% (417)
Top-rated campgrounds
96% (417)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Christina
November 2025
Tent
Always enjoy my time there! Nice and quiet! And the hoot owls love to keep us company!
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Rhiannon
November 2025
Tent
What an amazing place! We enjoyed camping at one of the walk up sites. And we also enjoyed a beautiful hike on the property. The host was super friendly, inviting and informative. It was a peaceful place and very well maintained- from the campsite to the trails to the bathrooms. I highly recommend and plan on coming back sometime soon!
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Karin
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
We really love coming here annually to enjoy the fall colors. Beautiful drive up from St Louis too! Firewood available, picnic tables, and cooking grate over fire. Easy to find and quite private. Welcoming of all people too and much appreciated.
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Cindie
October 2025
16 ft campervan
Since it was dusk when we arrived, we didn't fully appreciate the beauty and serenity of our camping spot until the next morning. How awesome to wake up to the birds singing and the reflection of the fall tree on the pond as the sun was rising. After breakfast we took a walk about the property. The "Guess what tree" display by the bathrooms was quite challenging and fun! Although we did not use them, we peeked into the bathrooms - well maintained and roomy with a toilet, sink and shower. After checking out all of the campsites (we were the only ones there) and the pavilion area, we hiked around the northern section of the property (since the 800+ acres of land to the south were closed) and enjoyed every minute.
If you are looking for a space to camp in the area for a night or several, this should be your choice.
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Michael
October 2025
Tent
It was very nice. The hosts were very friendly. Would definitely stay again
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Andrew
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Second visit. Great spot even in a thunderstorm. Would return again.
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Kayelyn
October 2025
Tent
This tent site always comes in handy for last minute camping. Very comfortable, secluded spot during the week. Showers are super clean. This is our second time coming here. Very dusty this time as they added sand to probably fill in holes. Bees can be an issue during the day so it is recommended to eat in the car. Potentially a lack of wildflowers causes the bees to be extra hungry. S’mores are probably safe when roasted at night.
Despite these small issues, still a five. We believe the people who run this project are very passionate about wildlife, preserving this area, and giving campers a wonderful experience.
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Scott
October 2025
Tent
Nice and quiet! Had the place to myself. Would stay again
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Dan
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We visited during a weekend when it was unusually busy due to a local festival in Kampsville. And that really wasn't a problem. Our site #2 was roomy and somewhat private. Lovely place and clean good facilities a short walk away. Super dark sky for stargazing if you walk out towards the shelter house.
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Christina
October 2025
Tent
With kids
My granddaughters absolutely loved it there! We had such a good time this weekend! They said maw maw do we have to leave can’t we stay lol! Thank u so much for your hospitality as always and we will definitely be back in the spring!
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Peter
October 2025
Tent
Karmen and Ron are great and I enjoyed staying at their campsite, highly recommend
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Asher
October 2025
Tent
Great spot! felt private and secure in the little grove of hickories despite the house being nearby
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Lilly
October 2025
Tent
Beautiful property! And just close enough to everything.
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Lotta
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Cool little spot in the country! Host was available to show us to our site righ away! He was also able to get us firewood for the evening! Hope to be back sometime!
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Elizabeth
October 2025
32 ft travel trailer
With kids
We loved our stay. The park was great with wonderful hosts!
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Amy
October 2025
Tent
Karmen was very communicative and flexible. The tree line around the pond almost completely obscured the house from our view, and with our backs to the neighbor's property, we could easily forget that we were in someone's yard. Occasional cars drove past but were not disruptive to us. We had several families camping as a large group. There was plenty of room to spread out, but it was easy to come together around the evening campfire.
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Devin
October 2025
Tent
I've been going here for years. I trained for the AT here. I hope to bring my kids here some day!
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Donna A
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Quiet + peaceful. Watch the squirrels antics and chickens interact with cats during the day.
Listen to the crickets, tree frogs and owls at night. Hosts are wonderful and welcoming. Great place to relax or have first camping experience.
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Donna
September 2025
With pets
We had a great time staying at Watkin's Place. The home and location were exactly what we were looking for. The home is isolated and feels remote even though it is only a short drive to Hardin. Plenty of hot water and full kitchen made our stay comfortable and a step up from tent camping but we still had the "out in nature" experience. Our dogs loved it as well. Hiking took us through open fields and forest sheltered paths. Watkins Place was clean and stocked with the necessities, including linens and basic cooking supplies. If you are looking for a cross between roughing it and glamping, Watkins Place is exactly the right fit.
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edgar
September 2025
Tent
With pets
It was a peaceful time camping there and site 4 was amazing. In the woods next to the little pond was very cute. I appreciate the last minute approval on our trip back to Wisconsin. Would recommend anyone else who swings by to take site 4 worth it!!.
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