Sainte Genevieve charms with French colonial homes from the 1700s, the best preserved west of the Mississippi. Pitch your RV at Hawn State Park Campground from $25 a night or Ste. Genevieve RV Park from $50. Camp here to hike glades, tour stone houses on Merchant Street, and paddle the nearby Mississippi River.
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Stroll the National Historic District along Merchant and Short Streets, where the 1785 Bollin Bolduc House stands strong. Peek inside the Felix Valle House State Historic Site for pioneer artifacts. Catch the French Heritage Festival every August, alive with costumed dancers and creole cuisine. Float the Apple Creek or chase bluffs in Hawn State Park.
Hawn State Park Campground draws hikers and families to its shaded sites beside Pickle Creek, ideal for tent or RV setups under towering oaks. Ste. Genevieve RV Park fits couples tracing history, with easy access to downtown taverns and full hookups for longer stays.
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Sainte Genevieve shines for its French colonial roots and intact 18th-century buildings. Tour the Felix Valle House on Merchant Street or the Amoureux House with original furnishings. Festivals like French Heritage Week draw crowds for music, food, and reenactments amid river bluffs.
Hawn State Park Campground and Ste. Genevieve RV Park top the list near Sainte Genevieve. Hawn sits 10 miles south with wooded riverside sites from $25/night. Ste. Genevieve RV Park lies closer to town, offering pull-throughs from $50/night and quick walks to historic sites.
Yes, both Hawn State Park Campground and Ste. Genevieve RV Park allow pets. Hawn requires leashes and has trails for walks. Ste. Genevieve provides fenced areas; confirm breed rules when booking.