State Park / State Forest
Near Sullivan, Missouri: $22–$42/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open Year-round. Book 12 months ahead via MO State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Sullivan, Missouri
How much does camping at Meramec State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Meramec State Park Campground near Sullivan, Missouri (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $22–$42/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 12 months ahead via MO State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$42/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
12 months ahead via MO State Parks portal
The insider read
Fisher Cave tour from the campground — book at the office. Meramec River float trips 4-12 hours; outfitters in Sullivan. Closest large state-park camp to St. Louis (75 min).
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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