Ste Genevieve claims fame as Missouri's oldest town west of the Mississippi, packed with French Colonial stone houses along Merchant Street. RV travelers find two parks in our directory, including Back Country Camping at Hawn State Park with sites at $10 to $20 per night. Camp here to wander historic landmarks by day and stargaze over rolling Ozark hills by night.
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Ste Genevieve preserves its 18th-century French roots in a compact historic district. Tour the Felix Vallé State Historic Site, a 1790s merchant's home filled with period furnishings. Stroll past the Amoureaux House, Missouri's oldest dated log cabin from 1792. The annual Applefest packs Main Street with cider presses, live music, and artisan booths each October. The Mississippi River looms nearby, inviting quiet riverside walks.
Back Country Camping at Hawn State Park anchors our two directory listings and draws hikers to its primitive sites. Families and solo adventurers thrive here with rates from $10 to $20 nightly amid 4,800 acres of oak-hickory forests. The second park suits quick overnighters seeking easy access to downtown's museums and taverns. Both spots position you perfectly for day trips to Pickle Creek or the Sainte Genevieve Museum.
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Ste Genevieve ranks as the first permanent European settlement west of the Mississippi, founded by French Canadians in 1735. The town safeguards over 80 historic structures, including the Felix Vallé House and Amoureaux House. Visitors flock to Applefest for local crafts, food, and reenactments that revive colonial life.
Our directory lists two RV parks near Ste Genevieve: Back Country Camping at Hawn State Park and one more option. Hawn State Park sits 10 miles south, offering primitive sites at $10 to $20 nightly amid forests and creeks. Both provide solid bases for historic tours and river views.
Yes, Back Country Camping at Hawn State Park welcomes leashed pets on its primitive sites. Keep dogs under voice control on trails to respect wildlife. Our directory's two parks follow Missouri state rules, so confirm site-specific policies upon arrival.