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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking to set up camp near the picturesque Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and have a beachy terrain in mind, we've got you covered with over 216 options to choose from. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a beginner, you can find the perfect spot that suits your preferences. Looking for some top-rated options? Check out Spring Lake Ranch (522 reviews), Four Creeks Campground (169 reviews), or Matt's Place @ Meramec n Labarque (28 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and activities such as off-roading, paddling, and boating, you're bound to have an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, with prices averaging at just $25 per night and options as low as $12, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on your next camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cape Girardeau

1. 2 Broke Girls Glampground

49mi from Cape Girardeau · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging

Welcome to 2 Broke Girls Glampground at Wappapello Lake. We are a small, privately owned campground, surrounded by nature and wildlife. We offer unique vacation rentals, annual, monthly and nightly campsites. Each of our vacation rentals and campsites are uniquely designed and conveniently located just seconds away from Rockwood Beach and Boat Ramp.

2. Lake Life

46mi from Cape Girardeau · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Lakefront property with gravel road entrance. Trail down to dock at waterline. Fishing from dock or anywhere at lake. Community beach. 120v Electricity on site with extension chords. 3 Community shower houses around lake are full bathroom. (Shutdown in freezing temperature months)

3. Castor River DD Highway Campground

33mi from Cape Girardeau · 2 sites · Tents

Exclusive camping , swimming and fishing on the Castor River...........Awesome Beach___ Float Trips ___ Awesome Bathrooms____ Primitive Tent Camping Sites next to River,______ Rv/Camper/ Motor Home sites with full hook-ups, Water, sewer, 50 and 30 amp on all RV sites. All campsites include a fire ring and picnic tables. In addition, we also offer 4-mile and 8-mile Kayak or Tube floats. Alternatively, if you have your own kayak, canoe, Tube, or Raft, we also provide a shuttle service for your Equipment. For both services, we will shuttle our guests up the river, and they float back to our campground.

4. Trail of Tears State Park

52 sites · Missouri

River landscapes, recreation, and history abound at this park.

Electrical hookup

5. Shawnee National Forest

172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois

Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.

Electrical hookup

6. Trail of Tears State Forest

14 sites · Alto Pass, Illinois

Hike, hunt, and horseback ride at this conservation area in southwestern Illinois.

7. Giant City State Park

65 sites · Makanda, Illinois

Sandstone and forest converge for fantastic camping, climbing, and hiking in southern Illinois.

Electrical hookup

8. Ferne Clyffe State Park

84 sites · Goreville, Illinois

There's secret treasure to be found here in the Land of Lincoln.

Electrical hookup

9. Mark Twain National Forest

452 sites · Bunker, Missouri

Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.

Electrical hookup

10. Columbus-Belmont State Park

34 sites · Columbus, Kentucky

Discover Columbus-Belmont State Park's rich history and scenic trails.

Electrical hookup

11. Fort Massac State Park

52 sites · Metropolis, Illinois

Discover the origins of American life in Illinois' first state park.

12. Randolph County State Recreation Area

38 sites · Chester, Illinois

Gorgeous in winter too, Randolph County SRA horse trails welcome cross-country skiing enthusiasts.

Electrical hookup

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking to set up camp near the picturesque Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and have a beachy terrain in mind, we've got you covered with over 216 options to choose from. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a beginner, you can find the perfect spot that suits your preferences. Looking for some top-rated options? Check out Spring Lake Ranch (522 reviews), Four Creeks Campground (169 reviews), or Matt's Place @ Meramec n Labarque (28 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and activities such as off-roading, paddling, and boating, you're bound to have an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, with prices averaging at just $25 per night and options as low as $12, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on your next camping adventure!

88% (8)

Top-rated campgrounds near Cape Girardeau

1. 2 Broke Girls Glampground

49mi from Cape Girardeau · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging

Welcome to 2 Broke Girls Glampground at Wappapello Lake. We are a small, privately owned campground, surrounded by nature and wildlife. We offer unique vacation rentals, annual, monthly and nightly campsites. Each of our vacation rentals and campsites are uniquely designed and conveniently located just seconds away from Rockwood Beach and Boat Ramp.

2. Lake Life

46mi from Cape Girardeau · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Lakefront property with gravel road entrance. Trail down to dock at waterline. Fishing from dock or anywhere at lake. Community beach. 120v Electricity on site with extension chords. 3 Community shower houses around lake are full bathroom. (Shutdown in freezing temperature months)

3. Castor River DD Highway Campground

33mi from Cape Girardeau · 2 sites · Tents

Exclusive camping , swimming and fishing on the Castor River...........Awesome Beach___ Float Trips ___ Awesome Bathrooms____ Primitive Tent Camping Sites next to River,______ Rv/Camper/ Motor Home sites with full hook-ups, Water, sewer, 50 and 30 amp on all RV sites. All campsites include a fire ring and picnic tables. In addition, we also offer 4-mile and 8-mile Kayak or Tube floats. Alternatively, if you have your own kayak, canoe, Tube, or Raft, we also provide a shuttle service for your Equipment. For both services, we will shuttle our guests up the river, and they float back to our campground.

4. Trail of Tears State Park

52 sites · Missouri

River landscapes, recreation, and history abound at this park.

Electrical hookup

5. Shawnee National Forest

172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois

Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.

Electrical hookup

6. Trail of Tears State Forest

14 sites · Alto Pass, Illinois

Hike, hunt, and horseback ride at this conservation area in southwestern Illinois.

7. Giant City State Park

65 sites · Makanda, Illinois

Sandstone and forest converge for fantastic camping, climbing, and hiking in southern Illinois.

Electrical hookup

8. Ferne Clyffe State Park

84 sites · Goreville, Illinois

There's secret treasure to be found here in the Land of Lincoln.

Electrical hookup

9. Mark Twain National Forest

452 sites · Bunker, Missouri

Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.

Electrical hookup

10. Columbus-Belmont State Park

34 sites · Columbus, Kentucky

Discover Columbus-Belmont State Park's rich history and scenic trails.

Electrical hookup

11. Fort Massac State Park

52 sites · Metropolis, Illinois

Discover the origins of American life in Illinois' first state park.

12. Randolph County State Recreation Area

38 sites · Chester, Illinois

Gorgeous in winter too, Randolph County SRA horse trails welcome cross-country skiing enthusiasts.

Electrical hookup

Public campgrounds near Cape Girardeau

Trail of Tears Campground

Trail of Tears Campground

11mi from Cape Girardeau · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Trail of Tears State Park

Pine Hills Campground

Pine Hills Campground

16mi from Cape Girardeau · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

Trail of Tears Campground

Trail of Tears Campground

17mi from Cape Girardeau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Trail of Tears State Forest

Giant City Campground

Giant City Campground

27mi from Cape Girardeau · 65 sites · Tents, RVs · in Giant City State Park

Backpack Campground

Backpack Campground

35mi from Cape Girardeau · 12 sites · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Equestrian Campground

Equestrian Campground

35mi from Cape Girardeau · 1 site · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Turkey Ridge Campground

Turkey Ridge Campground

35mi from Cape Girardeau · 12 sites · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Deer Ridge Campground

Deer Ridge Campground

36mi from Cape Girardeau · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Johnson Creek Campground

Johnson Creek Campground

37mi from Cape Girardeau · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

John J. Audubon Trail

John J. Audubon Trail

44mi from Cape Girardeau · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Mark Twain National Forest

Columbus-Belmont Campground

Columbus-Belmont Campground

45mi from Cape Girardeau · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Columbus-Belmont State Park

Ferne Clyffe Campground

Ferne Clyffe Campground

48mi from Cape Girardeau · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Castor River DD Highway Campground

K

Kamila

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Castor River DD Highway Campground

Very nice place. River is good bonus. Lots of trees which provide shadow for campers.

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Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Cape Girardeau

Trail of Tears State Park

Trail of Tears State Park

Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest

Elizabethtown, Illinois

Trail of Tears State Forest

Trail of Tears State Forest

Alto Pass, Illinois

Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park

Makanda, Illinois

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Goreville, Illinois

Mark Twain National Forest

Mark Twain National Forest

Bunker, Missouri

Columbus-Belmont State Park

Columbus-Belmont State Park

Columbus, Kentucky

Fort Massac State Park

Fort Massac State Park

Metropolis, Illinois

Randolph County State Recreation Area

Randolph County State Recreation Area

Chester, Illinois

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