RV Rental Fredericktown, MO

Shawnee National Forest is located less than an hour's drive east when you have a campervan rental in Fredericktown, MO. The forest is bordered by the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, covering almost 300,000 acres of oak-hickory forests, wetlands, canyons, ridges, and unique geological features that attract more than a million visitors a year. Here you can enjoy beaches and dunes on the river, hiking and biking trails, climbing, nature viewing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, scenic driving, and more.

Mark Twain National Forest is less than an hour's drive west with your RV rental from Fredericktown. This beautiful forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of woods, and over 750 miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding, and all-terrain vehicle-use trails. There are also over 350 miles of streams, perfect for floating with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and inner tubes. There are many wonderful camping and picnicking areas where you can take a rest from active recreation in the park. Also, always keep your eyes open and cameras ready for wildlife viewing here.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is approximately 90 minutes' drive southeast when you rent a travel trailer in Fredericktown. It is located between Barkley and Kentucky lakes, with about 300 miles of beautiful shoreline, and is ideal for camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, and boating. In the park, you can spend time biking, hiking, hunting, scenic driving, and wildlife viewing. This is a perfect getaway from busy cities when you book a camper rental in Fredericktown.

Silver Mines Campground is located within Mark Twain National Forest and could be a perfect place for those who like camping while surrounded by nature. The campground offers electrical hookups, campfire rings, toilets, and drinking water. The campground is located along the St. Francois River, providing opportunities for water activities like fishing, boating, and swimming. All the natural and geological wonders are nearby, and there are hiking trails just outside the campground.

Big Creek RV Park is about 45 minutes' drive away from Fredericktown, located on the shore of beautiful Big Creek and close to Mark Twain National Forest. The park offers full hookups, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and other facilities. Many attractions are nearby, including Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, Elephant Rocks State Park, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, St. Joe State Park, and the Black River.

Holiday Lake RV and Campground is located little over an hour's drive from Fredericktown, in the middle of Mark Twain National Forest. The park has a private lake stocked with bluegill, crappie, bass, and catfish. They offer full hookups, firewood, ice, a camp store, restrooms, and showers. In addition to exceptional fishing opportunities, you can also enjoy swimming, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, and much more in the forest surrounding the campground.

Fredericktown is a small city with a very rich history. In the city center, there is the Battle of Fredericktown Civil War Museum, which explores the heroic story of the city and its citizens. The museum has seven rooms with exhibitions about the Civil War and the battle that took place near the town. There are also other artifacts and memorabilia connected to the city’s history.

Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary is just a short drive away from the city. Here you can see many big cats which were rescued from horrible living conditions. They offer several different tours, and you can also “adopt a tiger” if you want to donate to the sanctuary. The sanctuary is a permanent home to these rescue tigers, and you can learn a lot about this beautiful animal.

Crystal City Underground is located on the way to St. Louis and offers a unique experience of going 300 feet below the surface into an old mine. This place is known as a “party cave,” and it provides a lot of interesting activities, such as disc golf and pole vaulting, camping, kayak and canoe tours, barge rides, and more. In the entrance, there is a bar and very often, live concerts.