Glamping near St Louis

Standing in the middle of St. Louis, you might not realize how close you are to the great outdoors, but it doesn't take long to get out of the urban sprawl and into the natural beauty of Missouri. From St. Louis, some of the best areas for glamping are south and southwest of town, where you can find resorts and campgrounds that offer glamping options like canvas tents, cottages, yurts, and cabins, some with fire pits or free wifi. Hiking, fishing, and horseback riding are popular in Meramec State Park, Robertsville State Park, and Mark Twain National Forest, but the top summertime activity in the area is on the river. Canoeing, tubing, or floating along the Meramec River, Huzzah River, or Big River is a Missouri tradition. If you prefer to stay on land, head into the cave at Onondaga Cave State Park. Bird-lovers might want to check out the many conservation areas that line the Mississippi River.