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St. Louis N.E. / I-270 / Granite City KOA

3157 West Chain of Rocks Road
Granite City,  IL 62040
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St. Louis N.E. / I-270 / Granite City KOA

3157 West Chain of Rocks Road
Granite City,  IL 62040
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Come visit the soaring Gateway Arch in St Louis. Many of the St. Louis sites are FREE!

Whether you want to cheer a pro team, shop 'til you drop, try your luck at one of the casinos or just kick back and relax, St. Louis has it all!  Checkout one of the many music festivals or the spectacular "Lantern Festival" at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Set up camp here, and you're just 12 miles from downtown and the soaring Gateway Arch.  Checkout the St. Louis Zoo. It one of the best in the country and its free. The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center enthralls with tales from the 200-year-old expedition. Green thumbs will be equally enamored with the Missouri Botanical Garden. There is so much to do you may have to stay longer. At the well-shaded campground, swim in the pool, romp on the playground or check out the jumping pillow, kids love it!  You only have a motorhome and don't want to drive it in the city Enterprise will deliver to the campground just give them a call 1-618-452-7800. We are waiting for you, come on down.

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Meet Your Hosts


They call him "Mr. KOA," and to John Cuvar, it is quite a compliment. The Granite City KOA owner said he can be found 99 percent of the time in his campground. "What I do is to do KOA," he said. "I don't know why I need a home. To me, KOA is my home. I live out there."

John and his wife, Thelma, bought the KOA in 1982 at an auction. Back then the campground was really run down, and the Cuvars worked hard for years to bring it back up to KOA standards. "We didn't know what we were getting into, but we thought it was a good investment," John said. "We rebuilt the whole campground to get it an 'A' rating. It took a long time and a lot of work."

The Cuvars say they "lean over backwards for their campers" and do little things like personally take them to their site. When they are not working, the Cuvars like to go to Florida and associate with the retired people there or to spend time on a gambling boat.

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Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 70' Max Length
  • Pool (Open May 25 to Sep 4)
  • Propane ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Bark Park
  • Playground
  • Horseshoes
  • Wi-Fi is available at the building.
  • Jumping Pillow
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Campground Activities

Tri-City dirt track races on Friday nights

The track is located 3 miles from KOA.

Shopping

There are several large shopping malls nearby.

Cabela's at the Mills

 

Gambling

Gambling is available at both boat and land based casinos

Biking

Trails across the Mississippi or to the confluence of the rivers where Lewis and Clark departed on their expedition

Flea Market

Historic Route 66 every Friday through Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm.

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Local Attractions

Gateway Arch - Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

Link: www.gatewayarch.com
St. Louis Riverfront
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(877) 982-1410 (314) 923-3048
At 630 ft. our nation's tallest manmade monument has plenty of exciting activities. Take the tram ride to the top, see a documentary film, experience a giant screen movie, visit the Lewis & Clark exhibit in the museum or shopping in the gift shop. Museum is FREE. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Extended summer hours.

Gateway Arch Riverboats

Link: www.gatewayarch.com
St. Louis Riverfront
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(877)982-1410 (314)923-3048
One hour sightseeing cruises, daily. Dinner cruises, private charters and specialty cruises available. Savor delicious cuisine aboard a two-hour moonlight Mississippi River cruise or lunch at the Arch View Cafe. Enjoy live music. Reservations required.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours

Link: www.budweisertours.com
I-55 & Arsenal St.
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from the campground)
(314)577-2626
Tours include the historic Brew house, Budweiser Clydesdale Stables, lager cellar, packaging plant, and hospitality room. Open daily. FREE

Grant's Farm

Link: www.grantsfarm.com
10501 Gravois Rd.
St. Louis, MO (located 30 minutes from campground)
(314)843-1700
This Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. See the Animal shows, petting area and take a tram ride through the wildlife preserve. FREE Nominal parking fee. Open mid-April - Oct.

St. Louis Zoo

Link: www.stlzoo.org
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)781-0900
World-class zoo with more than 6,600 animals. New exhibits include Penguin & Puffin Coast, River's Edge and the Insectarium. Natural habitat areas include Big Cat Country, Jungle of the Apes, Children's Zoo. Open daily, except Christmas and New Years. General admission FREE.

Missouri History Museum

Link: www.mohistory.org
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)746-4599
Tour "Seeking St. Louis" a new permanent exhibition spanning two exciting and interactive galleries. Dine in a fabulous restaurant. Watch for special events and traveling exhibitions. Open daily.

The St. Louis Art Museum

Link: www.slam.org
Forest Park
#1 Fine Arts Dr.
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)721-0072
Built as the Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World's Fair and one of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums. Collections include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period.

St. Louis Science Center

Link: www.slsc.org
5050 Oakland Ave
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)289-4400 (800)456-7572
Explore 700 hands on exhibits on environment, aviation, technology, life size dinosaurs and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium's Boeing Space Station experience. General admission FREE.

Bigfoot 4X4 Inc.

Link: www.bigfoot4X4.com
6311 N. Lindberg Blvd.
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(314)731-2822
Walk around and under BIGFOOT 5, the world's tallest, widest and heaviest pickup truck. See BIGFOOT #1, the legendary Ford pickup truck that started an incredible, worldwide phenomenon. Browse through the world's largest selection of monster truck clothes, toys, pictures, collectables and souvenirs. FREE.

City Museum

Link: www.citymuseum.org
701 N 15th St.
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(314)231-2489
Explore the unexpected at this exciting museum for children and adults. You'll find art, science, history and fun in this one-of-a-kind attraction. An admission fee is charged.

Missouri Botanical Garden

Link: www.mobot.org
4344 Shaw Blvd.
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)577-9400 (800)642-8842
The country's oldest botanical park features 79 acres of gorgeous display gardens and historic structures. Admission fee charged.

The Magic House St. Louis Children's Museum

Link: www.magichouse.org
516 S. Kirkwood Rd. (Lindbergh Blvd.)
St. Louis, MO (located 25 minutes from campground)
(314)822-8900
Nationally acclaimed children's museum that offers more than 100 hands on educational exhibits for kids from one to 101. Explore the Children's Village, Math Path and three-story slide. Admission fee charged. Free parking.

The Butterfly House

Link: www.butterflyhouse.org
Faust Park
15193 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO (located 30 minutes from campground)
(636)530-0076
Visitors will see thousands of butterflies in free flight and actually witness the mystery of metamorphosis. Open daily except Monday. Admission fee charged.

Museum of Transportation

Link: www.museumoftransport.org
3015 Barrett Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO (located 25 minutes from campground)
(314)965-7998
More than 300 pieces including steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, passenger, and freight cars, automobiles, streetcars, buses and aircraft. Locomotive cabs and caboose.
Admission fee.

Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center

Link: www.lewisandclark.net
1050 Riverside Dr.
St. Charles, MO (located 30 minutes from campground)
(636)947-3199
Interprets the Lewis & Clark expedition through excellent exhibits, literature and educational programs.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Link: www.cahokiamounds.com
30 Ramey St
Collinsville, IL (located 15 minutes from campground)
(618)346-5160
This is the site of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. The Site includes an Interpretive Center, Woodhenge solar calendar and special events. Closed Monday and Tuesday. This attraction is FREE.

Lewis & Clark Historic Site

Link: www.campdubois.com
One Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL (located 5 minutes from campground)
(618)251-5811
Visitor center located at the former Camp River Dubois where Lewis & Clark wintered before embarking on their great trek west. This attraction includes orientation film, 55 ft long keel boat replica, reconstructed Camp River Dubois. It is closed Monday & Tuesday. This attractions is FREE!

The National Great Rivers Museum

Hwy 143
East Alton, IL (located 10 minutes from campground)
(888)899-2602
This U.S. Army Corp of Engineers museum tells the story of the Mississippi River and the lock and dam system. This museum is closed on Monday & Tuesday. FREE
Visit The National Great Rivers Museum online for more information.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

Link: www.snows.org
442 S DeMazenod Dr.
Belleville, IL (located 25 minutes from campground)
(800)682-2879 (314)241-3400
Largest outdoor shrine in North America. There are ten Devotional areas on 200 acres. Daily Masses. Grounds are open year round. This attraction is FREE!

Haunted History Tours

Link: http://www.visitalton.com/
200 Piasa St
Alton, IL (located 20 minutes from campground)
(800)258-6645 (618)465-6676
Take a professionally guided tour of haunted houses in Alton, said to be one of the most haunted small towns in the United States, according to Fate magazine.

General Attractions Order Area Visitor Guides And Information

Airports

Cycling

  • Old Chain Of Rocks Bridge Website: www.trailnet.org Phone: (314) 416-9930 Phone: (618)874-8554

Casinos

Fun Centers

Theaters & Concert Venues

St Louis Symphony Orchestra

  • Powell Symphony Hall Website: www.slso.org Phone: (314) 534-1700 (800) 232-1880
  • Umb Bank Pavillion Phone: (314) 298-9944

Baseball

Football

Racing

Shopping

Antiques

Full Service Campground

70 Foot Long Sites

50 AMP Service

State Park Type Playground

Beautiful Swimming Pool

New May Tag Laundry

Convenient Location

We are only 15 minutes from Arch and Stadium and located on Route U.S. 66.

Missouri Wine Country

Link: www.missouriwine.org
(800)392-wine

Meramec Caverns Stanton, MO

Link: www.americascave.com
(800)676-6105

Six Flags Eureka, MO

Link: www.sixflags.com
(636)938-4800

Mark Twains Boyhood Home Hannibal, MO

Link: www.VisitHannibal.com
Toll Free: 1-TOM-AND-HUCK
(573)221-6999

Raging Rivers Waterpark Grafton, IL

Link: www.ragingrivers.com
(618)786-2345


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Upcoming Events

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Rams

Fair St. Louis

This event is held on the 4th of July under the Arch. Free summer music festival with national headliners.  Fireworks, food and even an air show put on by Boeing.  Its a great time come on what are you waiting for?

Free Visitor’s Guide

To obtain a free visitor’s guide please call 1-800-325-7962.

Tri-City Speedway-dirt track

Racing every Friday night starting April 1, just 3 miles from the campground.  Check their schedule for special events.

Live on the Levee

Come on down for free music under the Arch on the levee  July 13&14  and again on July 20& 21.  Check www.celebratestlouis.org for more information.

Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is hosting a first time in the U.S. exhibition from May 26-August 19.  Special nigh time events on Thursdays-Sunday will display a spectacular sight of light and color.  www.mobot.org/lanternfestival

LouFest

A fantastic music festival with two stages, both local and national bands.  The festival is held in Forest Park on August 25-26. www.loufest.com

Taste of St. Louis

A food lovers dream.  Held on September 28-30 at the Soldiers Memorial,  Twelfth and Market St. in downtown.
www.tastestl.com

Gateway Cup Bicycle Race

August 31-Sept 3. Information is available at (314)644-6445 or at www.stlbiking.com


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