Dispersed Camping in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Showing 11 locations in Cape Girardeau County.
Bean Ridge Spur 1
A secluded forest service spur road in the Shawnee National Forest, offering quiet, shaded dispersed spots suitable for self-contained rigs looking for privacy.
Bean Spur E Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Bean Spur E in the Shawnee National Forest area. Ideal for standard rigs looking for a quick, wooded stopover.
Century Casino Parking
A large, paved parking lot near the river and downtown Cape Girardeau. Overnighters must obtain permission from the front desk and are instructed to park along the wall near the tracks.
Cracker Barrel Cape Girardeau
Well-lit and generally flat commercial parking lot with designated RV/bus spaces located behind the restaurant. Perfect for a quick, convenient overnight stay off the highway, with easy access to nearby shopping and dining options.
McCraven Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along McCraven Road within the Shawnee National Forest region. This corridor provides quiet spots nestled within a wooded environment, suitable for standard vehicles during the open season.
Pond Ridge Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Pond Ridge Road surrounded by the dense woods of the Shawnee National Forest region.
Sandy Creek Spur Aa Dispersed
A forested spur road providing primitive dispersed camping opportunities within the Shawnee National Forest region.
Sexton Creek Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Sexton Creek Road within the Shawnee National Forest. The road is surrounded by dense hardwood forest and runs near local creek drainages.
Slick Ridge Road
A ridge-line forest road in Shawnee National Forest, offering pleasant forested views and quiet roadside dispersed spots with minimal through traffic.
Trail of Tears State Park - Mississippi River Campground
A developed state park campground situated directly along the Mississippi River. Features long, paved, level sites with electric hookups, a boat dock, and convenient amenities. Be prepared for strong, loud train activity that rumbles through the area periodically.
Trail of Tears State Park Backpacking Campsite
A secluded hike-in backpacking site situated along the Peewah Trail within Trail of Tears State Park.