Beach Camping Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri, US: 20 Best Beach Campsites 2026

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!

75% (9) • 22 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cape Girardeau

Castor River DD Highway Campground

1. Castor River DD Highway Campground

33mi from Cape Girardeau · 2 sites

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.

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Lake Life

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)

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2 Broke Girls Glampground

3. 2 Broke Girls Glampground

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49mi from Cape Girardeau · 4 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.

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$45

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Trail of Tears State Park

4. Trail of Tears State Park

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State park 11mi from Cape Girardeau · 52 sites

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

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Shawnee National Forest

5. Shawnee National Forest

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National forest 65mi from Cape Girardeau · 172 sites

Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.

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Trail of Tears State Forest

6. Trail of Tears State Forest

State forest 19mi from Cape Girardeau · 14 sites

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

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Giant City State Park

7. Giant City State Park

State park 29mi from Cape Girardeau · 65 sites

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

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Ferne Clyffe State Park

8. Ferne Clyffe State Park

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State park 35mi from Cape Girardeau · 84 sites

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

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Mark Twain National Forest

9. Mark Twain National Forest

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National forest 96mi from Cape Girardeau · 452 sites

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

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Columbus-Belmont State Park

10. Columbus-Belmont State Park

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State park 45mi from Cape Girardeau · 34 sites

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

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Fort Massac State Park

11. Fort Massac State Park

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State park 49mi from Cape Girardeau · 52 sites

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

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Randolph County State Recreation Area

12. Randolph County State Recreation Area

State park 48mi from Cape Girardeau · 38 sites

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

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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!

75% (9) • 22 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cape Girardeau

Castor River DD Highway Campground

1. Castor River DD Highway Campground

33mi from Cape Girardeau · 2 sites

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.

Pets

Campfires

Toilets

from

$40

/ night

Lake Life

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)

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$15

/ night

2 Broke Girls Glampground

3. 2 Broke Girls Glampground

100%

(8)

49mi from Cape Girardeau · 4 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.

Pets

Toilets

Full hookups

from

$45

/ night

Trail of Tears State Park