Located in extreme southwest Greater St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri RV rentals make it easy to explore this city. Railroad workers gave this community its name when they were laying track, topped a hill, and discovered very little to clear and screamed, "Eureka." The community was founded in 1868, and some of St. Louis's wealthiest businesspeople chose it as the Children's Industrial Farm location in 1897. Their purpose was to give children in St. Louis' poorest areas an opportunity to learn agricultural skills while living together in cottages constructed from scraps from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Since then, the program has had several names, but it is now Camp Wyman. Six Flags St. Louis opened on June 5, 1971, and it was initially named Six Flags Over Mid-America. This park contains eight areas, with three named after the area's early history. The 1904 World's Fair section includes a shopping mall, with merchants selling food sold during the fair. The second is Gateway to the West, featuring many areas named after regional landmarks, and the third is Chouteau's Market, named after St. Louis's first mayor. While visiting Six Flags St. Louis, consider dining on the pulled pork sandwich on pretzel bread at JB's Smokehouse BBQ. Other terrific options in Eureka include Sarah's on Central, where the salmon BLT is amazing, Joe Boccardi's Ristorante with their delicious Italian sandwiches, and O'Dell's Irish Pub and Ale House, where the shepherd's pie is terrific.
Mark Twain National Forest contains more than 1,506,100 acres in Southern Missouri. Drive along Glade Top National Forest Scenic Byway through this forest. It has 11 pull-outs where you can stop and get a closer view. The 44-mile-long Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River offers boaters a fun rafting adventure along steep bluffs, forested valleys, and low-lying riparian ecosystems. Enjoy eating a picnic near your Eureka, Missouri RV rental while watching water pour from a rock by stopping at the Falling Springs Picnic Ground. This national forest has over 35 developed campgrounds that accommodate a fifth-wheel trailer, travel trailer, toy hauler, or popup camper. Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois is a terrific camping destination. Stop at the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area to see the unique sandstone rock formations and panoramic views. Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area offers eight hiking trails running next to clear, rocky streams and through scenic canyons. Lusk Creek, near Eddyville, Illinois is great for a paddling adventure. This forest is home to 15 campgrounds. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area near Golden Pond, Kentucky covers more than 170,000 acres of forests and meadows. Visitors can fish from over 300 miles of shoreline. Over 500 miles of paved roads make exploring this national recreation area easy in your Eureka, MO RV rental. You can also park your motorhome and enjoy 500 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. It is an ideal place for spotting eagles in the wintertime, but if you can only visit once, consider making it during the annual hummingbird festival.
Scarecrow Festival – All corners of Eureka come alive with scarecrows during the monthlong October Scarecrow Festival, with many venues offering special programming.
Fair Saint Louis – Hear top musicians, see fireworks and eat fair food during this Fourth of July celebration in Saint Louis.
Festival of Nations – Listen to ethnic music, eat food from around the world and dance the day and night away at Tower Grove Park in Saint Louis during this late August weekend festival.
It is an easy 30-mile drive from Eureka to Gateway Arch National Park. Ride the tram to the top of the arch to enjoy the views of the Mississippi River. Once back on the ground, explore the complimentary museum dedicated to expansion. A favorite exhibit of many visitors is learning about the dog who helped Lewis and Clark on their expeditions. Visitors can also learn about the construction of the Eads Bridge, the world's first steel-truss bridge, and the building of the city's first superhighway. Head to the Explorer's Garden, with its gorgeous views of St. Louis's cityscape. Concerts and other public events occur at this natural amphitheater.
Explore Castlewood State Park on the Meramec River's shores near Ballwin, Missouri. Starting in Lone Elk County Park, the multi-use Chubb Trail is a fantastic place for a family bike ride. Hikers can use this course to connect to the Castlewood Loop Trail, running through farmland, allowed to return to nature, past Lincoln Beach and through native plant prairies. This trail along the river's edge is especially popular with birdwatchers who may see some of the 104 bird species reported at this location. The Lower Special Use Area is a popular spot for meetings. This park is only open during the day, but terrific campgrounds are nearby. The massive stone entrance at Babler Memorial State Park near Wildwood, Missouri, lets you know that you have arrived at a special destination. Go for a hike along the Virginia Day Nature Trail. It runs through an old-growth forest to a pawpaw patch before running along a creek bed. Sunset is a beautiful time to stroll along this trail, as you may see white-tailed deer, beavers, and coyotes coming for a drink. When you visit Don Robinson State Park near Cedar Hill, Missouri, you will love seeing the sandstone box canyons, shelter caves, cliffs, meadows, and upland and bottomland forests unfurl in front of you in the upper watershed of the LaBarque Creek. Don Robinson spent his lifetime developing this land and gave it to the state when he died. There are two hiking trails. On the park's west side is the LaBarque Hills Trail, a terrific place to see this facility's unique rock outcroppings. The Sandstone Trail on the park's east side runs to the top of a canyon, and there is a picnic pavilion about halfway on this trail.
Explore Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, where the 18th president of the United States met his future wife while managing a farming operation. Start your visit by viewing the museum exhibits in the farm's former horse stables. Join park rangers on a guided tour of the couple's White Haven home. Finally, take the self-guided tour to see this site's historic trees. If you run out of books on your camping adventure, this site has a place to trade books with others. Campers who love to paddle and fish will want to explore the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are especially ideal locations for a float trip lasting from two to 16 hours. There are maintained riverside trails for hikers to follow. Take a hike on the Susie Nichols Cabin Trail to see how people lived in this area during the first half of the 1900s. This park has five campgrounds, with most located near Eminence, Missouri. Gain a deeper understanding of many facets of the 16th president's life by visiting the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. Tour the home where he and his wife raised their children. Then, go on a self-guided tour of the neighborhood.
Many terrific campgrounds in Saint Louis are easily reachable in your Eureka, Missouri RV rental. Consider camping at Cahokia RV Parque, where you will find a relaxed family atmosphere. Cool off in the seasonal swimming pool. Your children will love the playground at this campground in Cahokia, Illinois. St. Louis West/Historic Route 66 KOA is an ideal choice for those going to Six Flags Saint Louis as it is only about one minute away. This pet-friendly campground has a swimming pool, and bikes are available to rent. This campground can accommodate trailers up to 90 feet long. St. Louis RV Park is about 10 minutes from Gateway Arch National Park and close to all downtown Saint Louis attractions. Most sites have gravel pads, and this park has clean restrooms with showers.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Eureka, MO, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Eureka?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Eureka from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Eureka?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
