Sullivan, Missouri, draws RV campers to the rushing Meramec River and legendary Meramec Caverns tours. Five standout parks anchor your adventure here, with riverfront sites and cave proximity. Paddle rapids, hike state park trails, and scour Main Street antiques, all from easy RV base camps.
Sullivan hugs the Meramec River in Crawford County, Missouri. Fishermen hook bass amid riffles near Meramec State Park. Cave explorers descend into Meramec Caverns, where stalactites glow under lights and Jesse James legends echo. Downtown's Main Street overflows with antique malls during weekend hunts. I-44 zips you from St. Louis in under 90 minutes.
Meramec State Park delivers WiFi and river sites from $27 nightly for hikers and paddlers. Sullivan / Meramec Adventure Campground hits $20 per night, ideal for budget thrill-seekers. RV Self-Park welcomes pets with 50-amp hookups, dump station, and WiFi at $39 to $46, suiting families. SIRenity Farms offers showers, pets, dump station, and WiFi from $50 for comfort campers. Meramec Caverns Natural Campground provides 50-amp power, showers, and dump station right by the cave entrance.
Sullivan stands out as Missouri's Antiques Capital and entry to Meramec Caverns. Shoppers raid 20-plus antique malls on Main Street every weekend. Outdoor fans paddle the Meramec River or hike 15 miles of trails in Meramec State Park. The caverns draw 150,000 visitors yearly for illuminated tours and crystal formations.
Five RV parks cluster near Sullivan: Meramec State Park, Sullivan / Meramec Adventure Campground, RV Self-Park, SIRenity Farms Campground, and Meramec Caverns Natural Campground. Most hug the Meramec River or I-44 exit 230, minutes from downtown. Expect WiFi at three, 50-amp at several, and dump stations parkwide.
Yes, RV Self-Park and SIRenity Farms Campground both allow pets. RV Self-Park adds WiFi, 50-amp hookups, and a dump station for $39 to $46 nightly. SIRenity Farms includes showers and a dump station from $50, perfect for dog-toting travelers near Meramec River trails.
