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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground

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Location

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Campground is located in Missouri

Directions

From jct I-44/US 50 & Hwy 109 (exit 264): Go 10 mi N on Hwy 109.

Address

800 Guy Park Dr
Wildwood, MO 63005

Coordinates

38.61737796 N
90.68825082 W

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Drive-In
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Yurts
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups

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(877) 422-6766

Suzy

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2023

If I Could Leave Zero Stars I Would

I have stayed in hundreds of places and hiked many miles and have never experienced a tick infestation like I did at this park. I stopped counting at 20(!!!) pulled off my dogs(yes, they are on prevention meds), myself(yes, I was wearing DEET), and inside my camper in just two days. 0/10 do NOT recommend

Site40

Month of VisitAugust

Brittany F.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2023

Good and Simple

Good spot for a St.Louis stop. Sites are paved and relatively level. $25 for electric only but with a dump and fresh water fill up stations. Hot water showers in bathrooms. Reservations on the website are until 7pm day-of or first-come first-served need to arrive by 9pm before gate closes. Little tags on each site to say which is still available for that night. No pay station so if office is closed can pay in the a.m.

Site26

Month of VisitJuly

Natalie M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2023

Huge Spaces- Very Private and Clean!

We booked this campground because we were spending time in St Louis. It only took about 35 minutes to get from here to downtown. The campground is close to grocery stores and lots of shopping! The sites themselves are very clean and well kept. Our site, 32, was huge and grassy! If you want to be close to the playground and bathrooms, this site was perfect.

Site32

Month of VisitJuly

M. F.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 9, 2022

Quiet & peaceful

Pretty good campground. When I was there it wasn't crowded, and so it was quiet. Would stay again.

Jan S.

Guide

Reviewed May. 24, 2022

Lots of trees!

Beautiful state park and campground. Nice hiking. Lots of room between sites - fun camp weekend!

Month of VisitJune

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Sarah S.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2022

Inclement Weather

I went camping at this place twice. Each time it rained all freaking day and got really cold at night. The first camping trip, I didn't tough it out. But the second camping trip I did tough it out until the second night, when it got cold. It didn't deter me and I plan to go camping again. At a different place though.

SiteDr. Edmund A Babler Memorial

Month of VisitMay

Jessica B.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 4, 2022

Our 1st Trip In Our Camper!

We loved our stay at Babler, aside from the snow & wind - the park is great! Review below ⬇️

⛺️ S I T E R E V I E W ⛺️

📍 Dr. Edmund A. Babler State Park Wildwood, MO

💰 $12-$21/night

🗓 Feb 19-21, 2022

Site 48 ⚡️💧

🦮 Pets Welcome (on leash at all times)

➕Concrete Pads, Quiet, Close to Interstate 40, Paved Roads, Easy to Access, Gated Overnight with access code

➖Small/Close Sites, No Water in Off Season, Only Vault Toilets - No Showers in Off Season

📶 AT&T Service 4 out of 5

🚮 Dump Station located behind bathhouse. NO WATER during off season!

🚻AMENITIES •Playground •Hiking, Biking & Equestrian Trails •Wood & Ice •Interpretive Programs •Visitor Center •Special Use Area •Laundry, Flush Toilets & Showers ON SEASON ONLY!

🏕SITES Reservable 12 Months-FCFS in off season 72 Reservable 8 Accessible sites Basic - Electric Concrete Back In Lantern Hook, Picnic Table & Fire Ring

⏰ HOURS/DATES April - October 7:am - 9:pm Nov - March 7:am - 6:pm

🔺Park Office 8:30am - 4:pm M-F

🔺Visitor Center April - Oct 9:am - 4:30pm W - Sun Nov - March 9:am - 4:pm - Sat-Sun Dec - Feb CLOSED

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Month of VisitMarch

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michael G.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 16, 2022

Close campground to the city

Nice campground close to the city lots of great trails for bikes. Campground was clean. We reserved a site the day before. Great little clean park and you don’t have to drive too far to get too.

Month of VisitSeptember

Danielle C.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Quick but peaceful stay

Stayed one night as well drove across the country. Nice peaceful campground tucked back not far from the city. Primitive sites were mostly empty and we had plenty of room. Wish we had more time but I'd stop by again.

Site68

Month of VisitSeptember

Arlo H.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021

Spacious and quite

Stayed here for a night while passing through. Was a great campground, not too large, sites are spacious and the bathrooms were clean. The hosts were super friendly and helped me check in after hours.

Note: the main gate is closed from 9pm-7am (Aug. 2021)

Site27

Month of VisitSeptember

Anthony J.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Slice of Wilderness in the City

It was a nice camp ground, the host were friendly, shower house and rest rooms were clean. There are trails around but you have to leave the park area for any water activities. (Boating,fishing)

Site31

Month of VisitSeptember

Archie S.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 30, 2021

Good setting and close enough to make it worth the stay

Maybe we are spoiled by Arkansas State Parks and the standard amenities they have. Not having water available except at the camp host, and no open restrooms and showers until after April 1, regardless of when the last freeze is was inconvenient for a spring break trip.

The signage is not great and the visitor center was closed (presumably due to COVID concerns) so there was no one to ask directions. We ended up dragging our camper through the whole park before we found the road to the campgrounds.

The setting is quiet and secluded and the site we had was level and spacious. We had to be completely self supported except electricity, which was fine but it would have been nice to have the showers open at the least.

Angela H.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2019

Great near by campsite

First time camping and I wanted to stay near by. Babler was perfect. Our site had plenty of space and neighbors were very friendly. We did the historical program at the amphitheater at 8pm and kids loved hiking in the dark.

Barbie B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2019

In St. Louis County but with a country feel!

This park is really nice and has been redone with in the last 10 years maybe less. If you want to camp and enjoy nature without driving forever this is a good park.

This park is perfect for hiking and bring the bikes along for the kids and even yourselves. My kids loved going here when they were young because it was just simple, uncomplicated camping and they weren't trapped in the car for hours to get here.

April D.

Guide

Reviewed May. 29, 2019

Quick and Convenient

Babler is located off I-64 in the chesterfield area about 30 minutes from Saint Louis. There are many spots to choose from. Basic and electric/water sites. Tent and Rv set ups are mixed. The site provides wood, ice, water, shower house and outhouses. There are equestrian and hiking trails. No rivers or water available. It is quiet and some areas are on hills. I would say the only issue is the raccoons. They dont give a darn who you are. They will walk right up to, smile, and take your chips. Scandalous! We love this site because its close and convenient.

Lahree C.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

You would never know how close you are to a metropolis

This is truly a hidden gem. Tucked away, not far from St. Louis, you wouldn't know you were that close to a big city. It is clean and feels extremely safe. There aren't many sites, but the ones they have are quiet and spacious. There is one bathroom, centrally located, that was a 2-3 minute walk from our campsite. There was a picnic table and firpit provided. The main gate closes at 9 p.m. but if you call ahead there is a code you are given....or you can contact the camp host. I would love to go back and explore the lush, green trails.

Month of VisitAugust

Alicia B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

Loop trail day parking

There is no equestrian camping and the parking for horse trailers is super small. There’s a neat 7 mile loop goes by old stable as well.

Month of VisitMarch

Teresa B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

very small

I am not a fan of how small and close together these sites are and during the season they fill up quickly. Hiking is okay but with so many other parks around I would pass on this one.

Month of VisitMay

Crystal H.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2018

great park!

Small park with hiking trails, spacious sites, concrete pads, lots of trees, electric only, but water is throughout the grounds. Close enough to get to town If needed. No lakes/ponds, but thata not really the park's fault We will definitely stay here again.

April D.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2018

Babler State Park

Babler is always a place you should try. we camp here every weekend because its so close to our house when we cant travel. but there are a few things to keep in mind.

The good: good trails, the whole park is a memorial so good history, very large, equestrian available, showers and bathrooms, playground, paved drive in, wood and ice available, near a grocery store and restaurants

The bad: racoons everywhere! they are scandalous and will be happy to shake your hand they dont care. thats how close they get to you. we used homemade cayenne pepper water for a perimeter but it only works until we went to bed. if you are tent camping your spot is very hit or miss. we always plan ahead and look at the pictures because some sites say its for tent but its just a dropping slope. you might as well pitch on the concrete. the sites are good are Very good! the sites that are bad... just annoying while sleeping. it lools like they are fixing it this year though. the ticks are pretty bad in spots nesstled into the trees. fpr RV's half the spots for you are out in the sun. you have to look at the pictures and choose wisely.

i know its a lot but babler is really a great park.

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Debra G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2018

Nice Walks

Small sites, but well maintained. The sites at the end of cul de sacs give you the most privacy.

Great for taking long walks or bike rides, although very steep hills.

Close to St Louis, so you can do some urban exploring.

Mel F.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2018

Peaceful, wildlife

There is no bodies of water within the park for fishing, but there are tons near by

Month of VisitNovember

Scott M.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 21, 2018

Quick getaway from the city

The campground is not very large. Most of the sites are small. This works well for me since I like to talk and meet other campers. However, if you prefer some space while camping, this one may not be for you. The park has a lot to offer. The trails are not too long but can be challenging for small kids or folks that are not used to hiking.

Month of VisitNovember

Nancy W.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017

Great Park

What we liked about this campground was the comfortable feel of being at a state park with plenty of trees, hiking trails, space between sites, but also the convenience of having a level, paved site with electricity and television/phone reception. We happened to be there during the week in the fall so there were not many other campers. This gave the park the quiet feel we like so much. There are miles of hiking and biking trails right outside your doorstep and plenty of woods to explore. The park is located about 10 miles from where my parents live so we come here a couple of times a year.

The campground has 30 basic and 43 electric sites (which are either 50 amp or 30 amp). There is no sewer or water at individual sites but water spigots are scattered throughout the campground and there is a dump station with potable water fill-up. All campsites and patios are paved and level with a comfortable amount of space between sites. Picnic tables and fire pits are located at each site. Sites are a mix of shaded, partial-shade, and full sun. The roads are paved and big rig-friendly (with the exception of one loop that is clearly marked “short turning radius”). Sites 13-33 are popular open and sunny campsites with nice grassy areas between them. In contrast sites 52-75 are much more treed and have a private feel to them. It seems this is where most of the tent campers like to be. These sites are farther from the main bathhouse but there is a pit toilet in that loop.

There is one main bathhouse with free showers that was very clean. There are also two vault toilets located in the campground. The campground is open year-round but the bathhouse with flush toilets closes November 1 and doesn’t open until the spring. During the winter the only water spigot is available located near the camp hosts at site #36. Our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot worked great. We were able to get satellite reception at our site (#24) and the antenna picked up a dozen or so local channels including all the major networks. This is one of the few state park campgrounds that we have visited that has WiFi (and that actually worked well).

We love the setting of this park and how you feel like you are in a nice wooded setting but not too far from surrounding amenities. It is an 868-acre urban park with miles of hiking/paved biking/equestrian trails, picnic shelters, a playground, and ball fields. There is a visitor center with exhibits and an amphitheater in the campground where interpretive programs are held.

You can reserve sites on-line and the prices are reasonable. A $2 discount is given to seniors.

April - October November - March

Basic $13 $12

Electric (30A) $21 $19

Electric (50A) $23 $21

We love this park and would definitely recommend it to anyone coming through the area. Not all sites are long enough for large RVs and the roads in some loops prevent you from turning around. The camp hosts we encountered are very helpful and have a list of site lengths and can tell you which ones are appropriate for large RVs. If this campground had sewer and water, it would get 5 stars.

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Month of VisitDecember

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Chad K.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

Outside of St Louis.

Babler sp is one of those state parks that you just don't expect to see so close to a major city. The hiking trails are plentiful and quiet. The campground was updated and the facilities were clean.

Month of VisitApril

Annie C.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2016

Babler State Park

Nice state park close to St Louis. Good, if short, trails. The campground is used a lot by RV and campers, not so much by tenters. Lots of campsites had electric. All had the standard pininic tables and fire rings, and the campground has a decent and clean shower house. You might end up pitching your tent on a parking pad as many tent sites don't have level grassy spots for your tent. Sites are not very private, and some are right on top of the next. I like sites 65 and 58 for their privacy or grassy tent spots.

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Benjamin C.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2016

one night

site: shaded. medium sized. semi-private. amenities: older. clean. attractions: less than an hour from St. Louis. hiking. I would go camping here again/ get out of city.