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Campgrounds near the Arch have accommodations for both tents and RVs, with a variety of hookups and amenities offered onsite. A number of private RV parks, glamping rentals, Hipcamp locations, and more are located in St. Louis and in the outlying suburbs, providing a variety of sites for all camping styles.
Campgrounds near Gateway Arch National Park offer easy access to the bustling city of St. Louis, where cultural experiences abound. Visit Gateway Arch, complete with a new museum, to learn about its history as an icon of Westward expansion!
Literally right across the bridge from downtown St. Louis, this RV park is the closest RV park to Gateway Arch in all of St. Louis. While it’s actually located in Illinois, you can even walk across the state line to the famous St. Louis monument, as it’s just over a mile away.
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May 16, 2024 · 1. St. Louis RV Park. Photo credit: By Daniel Schwen (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons. As the only RV park in St. Louis proper, this is easily the closest park to downtown St. Louis. You can be at the St. Louis Gateway Arch in under 10 minutes.
- Why Visit Gateway Arch National Park in An RV?
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- Brief History of Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park is located along the banks of the Mississippi River in the heart of St. Louis. Because it’s in the city, parking can be a challenge at any time, regardless of your vehicle’s size. This makes setting up at a nearby RV park a great option, allowing travelers to visit the park using the bus or light rail. The park’s main dra...
The park surrounding St. Louis’ 630-foot tall Gateway Arch is open year-round, excluding major holidays. The most popular time to visit runs from just before Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, when the park’s hours run from 9 am to 8 pm. During the offseason, the park is open from 9 am to 6 pm. The hours that the park are open are more importa...
Due to its urban location, there are no campgrounds inside Gateway Arch National Park. Fortunately, nearby RV resorts and campgrounds allow you to set up your base camp and utilize a towed vehicleor public transportation to access the park.
The park is located near the convergences of Interstates 44, 55, 64, and 70. All visitors must enter the park through the west entrance facing Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The park exit is between the Gateway Arch legs. Technically, there are no parking areas within the park boundaries. Nearby parking garages are your best option, such as ...
Put these main attractions on your itinerary, especially if it’s your first time visiting Gateway Arch National Park.
You can cover a lot of ground in one day at Gateway Arch. Here are some popular to-dos for first-time visitors:
Because you can’t camp inside the park, you’ll have to pack for a day trip in and out. Here are a few items you should consider to prepare for a full day in the park. 1. Wear comfortable walking shoesfor a full day on your feet. 2. Pack a camerato capture views from the top of the arch. 3. Bring a daypackwith snacks, water, layers, and anything els...
Previously known as Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch, museum, and Old Courthouse officially became a national park in 2018. Unofficially, the Arch is known as the ‘Gateway to the West’. The history of the Arch dates back to 1947 when a nationwide competition led to the selection of architect Eero Saarinen’s design for the 630-foot st...
Top RV Parks in Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri Campgrounds near Gateway Arch National Park offer easy access to the bustling city of St. Louis, where cultural experiences abound. Visit Gateway Arch, complete with a new museum, to learn about its history as an icon of Westward expansion!
Map. Amenities. Recreation. Photos. Food. Local. Blog. Info. Groups. Welcome Happy Campers! This is the KOA closest to St. Louis attractions! Set up camp on Old Route 66, just 12 miles from downtown. See the soaring Gateway Arch. Walk or bike across the Historic Route 66 Chain of Rocks Bridge.
