Dispersed Camping in Saint Louis County, Missouri
Showing 42 locations in Saint Louis County.
24 Hour Fitness Parking Lot
A paved commercial parking lot serving a 24 Hour Fitness center in a suburban commercial district.
Anytime Fitness - Concord
A standard paved parking lot outside an Anytime Fitness gym location, suitable for self-contained vehicles belonging to active members seeking a quick overnight stay.
Anytime Fitness Olivette
A standard paved parking lot serving a local fitness center.
Anytime Fitness Parking
A paved commercial parking lot outside of an Anytime Fitness gym.
Babler State Park Campground
A scenic Missouri state park campground offering basic and electric hookup sites with concrete pads. The park features lush woods, numerous hiking trails, and modern restroom facilities with hot showers.
Carondelet Park Neighborhood
Urban neighborhood street parking surrounding Carondelet Park in South St. Louis. While low-profile vehicles can find quiet curbside spaces, high property crime rates and local parking ordinances make this a risky spot for overnight stays. Restrooms are available nearby within the public park during daytime hours.
Chesterfield Commons Parking
A large commercial retail parking lot in Chesterfield offering a basic, paved option for a single-night stopover.
Clayton Avenue Street Parking Zone
A wide city street with public parking alongside Chouteau Park in Saint Louis. Located in a relatively quiet neighborhood, this street offers convenient overnight parking, but local ordinances enforce a three-hour parking limit starting early in the morning.
Concordia Park Area Street Parking
This zone covers residential street parking adjacent to Concordia Park along Oakland Avenue. The area is level and situated in a quiet neighborhood, making it highly suitable for self-contained vans, though visitors must observe street-cleaning parking restrictions.
Concourse Drive Parking
Paved parking bays on Concourse Drive near Government Hill inside Forest Park where overnight stays are prohibited.
Cracker Barrel - Valley Park
A highly accommodating retail stop offering several designated long-vehicle spaces behind the restaurant. Stays are generally quiet, safe, and well-tolerated with permission.
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
A highly scenic lakeside park area popular with day-use trail runners and walkers. Note that overnight parking is strictly prohibited within the county park boundary, and local authorities actively monitor the area after park hours.
Fenton Park Overnight Parking
Quiet parking areas located within a public sports park in Fenton. Suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful overnight stay in a suburban park setting.
Florissant Parking Area
A standard paved parking lot located in Florissant near local conveniences.
Forest Park Parking Zone
This zone includes parking lots and spaces along Wells Drive and Concourse Drive inside Forest Park. Please note that overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited within the park boundaries.
Francis Park Street Parking
A quiet urban street parking area along the perimeter of Francis Park. The area offers mature trees and local park amenities, but requires highly disciplined, low-profile stealth tactics to respect the adjacent residential neighborhood.
Greensfelder County Park Campsites
Located within Greensfelder County Park, this area offers designated campsites nestled in a pleasant, wooded county park setting along Scenic Loop Road. Camping here provides easy access to nearby trails and natural features.
Hi Pointe Street Parking
Street parking spots in the quiet Hi Pointe neighborhood of Richmond Heights. The terrain is somewhat hilly, but level areas can be found, offering a relatively secluded option for smaller, self-contained vehicles seeking overnight stays within the city.
Lemay Parking Lot
A basic paved suburban parking lot located in the community of Lemay.
McDonald's Eureka
A commercial parking lot option where signage indicates overnight parking is permitted.
Mehlville Urban Stealth Zone
An urban stealth parking area situated near commercial developments in Mehlville. Stays here require high discretion, as the surrounding lots are active with local businesses and residential churches. Best suited for self-contained, low-profile rigs.
Osage Campsite
A designated campsite within Greensfelder County Park, offering a scenic wooded area along Scenic Loop Road. Ideal for group gatherings with reservation.
Pawnee Campsite
A designated campsite in the wooded interior of Greensfelder County Park, easily accessible via Scenic Loop Road.
Planet Fitness - Ballwin
A standard commercial gym parking lot in Ballwin. Suitable for a quick, self-contained overnight stay for members.
Planet Fitness - Black Jack
A standard commercial parking lot at Planet Fitness in Black Jack, offering a paved spot for overnight stops subject to local manager approval.
Planet Fitness - Fenton
A standard paved parking lot outside a Planet Fitness gym in Fenton, suitable for self-contained vehicles belonging to active members.
Planet Fitness - Mehlville
A paved commercial parking lot outside of Planet Fitness. Best suited for self-contained vehicles with active memberships.
Planet Fitness - Vinita Park
Paved parking lot at Planet Fitness in Vinita Park, typically suitable for quick overnight stays with manager permission.
Planet Fitness Crestwood
A paved commercial parking lot located at Planet Fitness in Crestwood, offering potential overnight parking with manager consent.
Planet Fitness Maplewood
A standard paved parking lot serving a local fitness center.
River City Casino
A spacious and secure overnight option located in the parking areas of the River City Casino. Travelers can choose between various lots, with some areas offering shade under the bridge structure, and security is actively monitored by patrols and cameras. It serves as an excellent base just minutes from downtown St. Louis, with convenient access to the nearby Mississippi River Greenway. Checking in with casino security upon arrival is recommended.
Riverview Trail Parking
A paved parking lot located near a local trail system, providing quick daytime access to hiking and fishing.
Sam's Club Maplewood
A large paved commercial lot situated in a busy retail corridor. Self-contained rigs are typically permitted to stay overnight, but it is highly recommended to seek manager approval upon arrival.
Sioux Passage Park Campground
A developed county park campground located in Sioux Passage Park along the Missouri River, offering numbered campsites in a wooded setting near Pelican Island.
Slim Island Boat-In Campsite
A primitive boat-in campsite located on Slim Island in the Mississippi River. Accessible only by rivercraft, offering a secluded camping option surrounded by nature.
TA - Eureka
A commercial travel center parking lot near the highway in Eureka, suitable for quick overnight stops.
Town and Country Crossing Parking Lot
A quiet shopping center parking lot situated near upscale neighborhoods. While the area is calm and free of restrictive signage, there is no official overnight parking program.
Union Boulevard Street Parking
Urban street parking along Union Boulevard, situated directly across from a city park in the St. Louis metro area. It provides a convenient paved option for short-term overnight stays.
Walmart - Manchester
A standard retail parking lot offering level parking areas near the outer perimeter. The presence of regular local security and well-lit spaces provides peace of mind for single-night stays.
Walmart Eureka
A commercial parking lot overnight option located conveniently near local attractions. Seek manager approval prior to parking.
Walmart Supercenter Maplewood
A spacious commercial lot adjacent to other retail options. On-site security operates overnight and has historically approved short-term stays, specifically in the far northwest corner of the lot.
Wells Drive Parking
Paved parking spaces along Wells Drive inside Forest Park where overnight stays are prohibited.