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Military Park Scott AFB FamCamp (Scott AFB)
Overview
Scott AFB FamCamp offers a secure and peaceful retreat specifically designed for eligible military travelers. Located in southwestern Illinois, this campground provides a well-maintained home base for those looking to explore the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The park is highly regarded for its tidy layout and the convenience of being located directly on a military installation. With its proximity to essential base services like the commissary and exchange, it serves as a highly functional and convenient stopover for those with base access.
Location & Surroundings
The campground is situated on the grounds of Scott Air Force Base, just a short drive from the city of Belleville, IL, and easily accessible from Interstate 64. It sits near the scenic Colonial Lake, offering a touch of nature within a structured military environment. The surrounding Illinois landscape is characterized by its flat, open plains, which provide clear views and a sense of space. Despite being near an active airfield, the campground area maintains a surprisingly quiet atmosphere, making it a restful place to unhook for a few nights.
Amenities & Park Features
Guests at this FamCamp have access to spacious sites equipped with full hookups, including both 30 and 50-amp electrical service. The facility is designed with functionality in mind, featuring modern restrooms, private showers, and a laundry room for long-term travelers. For those traveling with pets, the park includes a dedicated dog park where four-legged companions can run off-leash. Most sites feature level concrete pads, sturdy picnic tables, and fire rings, ensuring a comfortable and professional camping experience for rigs of various sizes.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The park's location makes it a prime choice for visiting the Gateway Arch National Park or catching a professional baseball game at Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. Closer to the base, the city of Belleville offers historical charm and local favorites like Eckert’s Country Store and Farm, which is famous for its seasonal fruit picking and family events. On-base recreation is also plentiful, with walking trails and fishing opportunities at the nearby lakes, providing plenty of outdoor activity without leaving the gates.
Who This Park Is Best For
This FamCamp is an ideal destination for military retirees and active-duty families seeking a safe, budget-friendly alternative to commercial RV resorts. It is especially well-suited for travelers who value security and convenience, as well as those transitioning through the area for a new duty station. Whether you are a history buff wanting to explore St. Louis or a traveler needing a reliable, well-equipped place to rest, this park provides a sense of community and ease that military members appreciate.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
Kenneth Gervais
Only for military, retired, active. RV spaces are decent sized with water & electric only. Dump station on site to use. Reservations can be made 30 days out. To
Tim Brown
Quiet out of the way RV park for military and veterans. The grass was overgrown and not well kept. The shower facility was adequate but needs shower curtains replaced and updating. The location is far from weekend support if you dont have a second mode of transportation.
Jackie Killian
Not an amazing campground per se, but for the price and the surroundings it is ok. We used the laundry facility and both washers and both dryers were working. There are fishing ponds right there and for $7 the entire family can fish (license is good for a year). The area itself is well maintained and close to the golf course and the rubbery walking/running track. There isn’t sewer hookups but a dump station right there (several people had a portable sewage tank to transport and dump), and of course there is no WiFi. With WiFi and full hookups this place would be amazing. WiFi - None AT&T Cell Signal - OK (a couple bars)
Jeff Figaro
This is a favorite near St Louis.. quiet and have 2 lakes. Plenty of frogs, birds, and you can bring your own kayak (no motorized vehicles on the water). MWR also have other things to do such as Archery
Chris Gimbert (Koriax)
Overall, it's not a good campground, which is disappointing. Laundry facilities have been out of service for 1 month so far. Last night the water stopped working (looks like somebody hit a tap with theor vehicle and they cut off water to the half the camp ground instead of just usolating the borken tap), and there is no number to report issues during off hours to look into moving spots. If you have anything towed over 30ft you will struggle with many of the spots and in result, many spots are full of ruts (and the now damaged tap). Maybe good for a 1 or 2 night stay but staying here TDY has been very difficult, and unfortunately there are no other options for us. Whoever is in charge of recreation services really should do better. On the plus side the staff are very nice on the phone when making reservations. Also met one of the maintained guys last week and he was very nice to talk to. Edit 4/13 i decided to bump this up from 2 stars to 3. The water incident was the on call water company who felt the need to punish everybody instead of just isolating the affected spot. Supposedly they are fixing the washing machines this weekend so we will see if that actually gets resolved soon.