Drive through Southeast Missouri in your RV rental from RVshare! Comprising of 13 counties, the Southeast Region is a nature lover’s delight. Known as the “Bootheel” because its shape brings to mind the heel of a boot, this region will surprise you with its numerous attractions that will astonish even seasoned travelers. Although it is the agricultural garden of Missouri as the region produces more than 25% of the state's agricultural needs, it is a region worth exploring. Imagine yourself floating down a spiraling stream, hiking in one of its trails, exploring caverns, and standing still so you can breathe in majestic sceneries not found in other areas in the country. Yes, this gorgeous southeast region of Missouri awaits your visit.
There are so many places to explore in the region and it might take you weeks to check-out everything, so we have come up with a list of must-see places which will help you plan your trip to the southeast region of Missouri.
We hope you enjoy your RV rental Southeast Missouri!
Located 19 miles from the western part of Cape Girardeau, the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site dates back to the 19 century and provide a birds-eye-view of how the milling industry thrived done during those times. Aside from taking a tour of this enormous and extensive four-story mill, you can also take a walk through the Burfordville Covered Bridge, the oldest surviving covered bridge in the entire state. The bridge is 140 feet long and spans over the Whitewater River. The site is a great place to spend hours exploring the river or picnicking
This region is called the agricultural garden of the state, and visiting the Beggs Family Farm located in Sikeston is one way of finding out why. It is a real farm established in in 1895, and part of the Beggs Melon Company. The farm is all about watermelons with about 200 acres of land planted with it! This farm is best visited during the fall when a 10-acre corn maze called “The Maize” awaits you and the family. Your adventure does not end with the maze; you can work on your own patch, enjoy a wagon ride, or sit back and watch your kids interact with farm animals or having fun in its two large play areas. At the end of the day, you can even have a bonfire and some delicious food prepared by their cooks.
A 1,630-acre forested area nestled between the Bollinger and Madison counties, the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area, is a great place for you to commune with nature. You can spend days in this lush green area where you can enjoy hiking in its trails and be awed by the different species of timber, ranging from mixed hardwoods to cedar glades. If you are an ornithologist or simply a bird watcher, you will love this area as it the home of more than 86 species, and has been designated as an important bird area. You can also go fishing in the Castor River, which is known for its fair population of bass and sunfish. Hunting and trapping is allowed as long as you have the necessary permits.
Located just two miles off Kings Highway in Cape Girardeau, the Landing Point RV Park is considered as one of the best RV parks, and a great place to stay in an RV rental in Southeast, MO. It is situated in a well-kept and quiet 16.5 acres area bordered by the La Croix creek. It features 77 RV sites with full hookups, free cable TV, internet access, a picnic table on each site, concrete pads and patios, and a newly remodeled golf course during your camper rental Southeast Missouri. The best thing about this RV Park is that it is very near the city so you can enjoy the numerous attractions of Cape Girardeau and its neighboring towns. In fact, the new water park of the city is just two miles way! Your pets are very much welcomed too!
A homey feel is what you will experience in the Town & Country RV Park, which is located in the city of Sikeston. The park has 60 RV sites, 50 of which come with full hookups. Facilities and amenities include free wi-fi, cable TV, a picnic area, hiking trails, recreation room, laundry mat, and clean restrooms and showers for your travel trailer rental Southeast Missouri. The RV Park also offers free shuttle to the city so you can enjoy its numerous attractions such as the Southeast Missouri Agriculture Museum, River Birch Mall, Bootheel Golf Course, and many more. The RV Park is handicap accessible.
The Cape Camping & RV Park is open all-year round and is just five minutes away from the center of Cape Girardeau city. The park has 90 Pull Thru Sites, some of which with full hookups. Facilities and amenities include handicap sites, recreational center, playground, swimming pool, miniature golf, a 2 acre fishing pond, walking trails, office with RV supplies, and two bath houses that are handicap friendly during your motorhome rental Southeast Missouri. Fun events are scheduled to benefit RVers such as jam sessions, pool party and potlucks. You will not miss your pets at home because you can bring them along too! Cape Camping & RV Park is a great choice for an RV rental in Southeast Missouri.
An annual event which began in the fall of 2008, the New Madrid Ghost Tours is a highly anticipated yearly affair in New Madrid city. The tour includes stops in the Dixie Theater, Hart-Stepp House and other local areas that are believed to be haunted. Aside from visiting these haunted places, you get to hear chilling and eerie stories about the town, which is believed to be one of the most haunted places in the country. The hauntings are said to be caused by local mysteries, civil war battles, the great quakes of 1811-1812, fires, murders and flood. Be prepared to be scared!
Held every spring in the city of Sikeston, the Crawfish Boil and Music Festival aims to provide entertainment and lots of fun both for locals and tourists. It features a crawfish cook-off participated by numerous teams who are dead serious in showing off their creative cooking skills, with crawfish as the main ingredient of course! If your kids are not into crawfish, they will still enjoy the festival as it offers thrilling rides, and games with prizes. The highlight of the event is the live musical performances of various bands from all over the country.
As you drive through the southeast region of Missouri, you will realize that there is so much to see and do, whether you are a history buff, a ghost hunter, a nature lover or a foodie.
Thank you for choosing RVshare for your Southeast Missouri RV rental!
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.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Southeast Missouri?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.