Hosted by Jeff W.
RV site
· 4 guests max
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Vehicle details
Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Campervan, Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space), Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 10 metres allowed
Back-in unit
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No Motorhome
Electrical hookup available
Water hookup available
Sewage hookup available
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV site
4 guests max
Pets allowed
No campfires
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Drinking water available
Bins available
Wifi available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Reviews
100% Recommend17 Ratings · 15 reviews
Freebird L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
This is the best of both worlds!
9 m Class C
It is an absolutely perfect blend of camping and being in a big city. It is very close to downtown and area attractions. There is public transportation nearby, a laundromat is 1.5 miles away, there is a grocery store within 3 miles. The site is in the rear off the alley and not at all visible from the street and behind a very tall locked privacy fence with cameras covering the property. So despite being in a semi sketchy area, we feel completely safe. There is a huge yard that our pups LOVED running around in. It's a nice yard, so please pick up after your babies so Jeff will continue to allow pets. Jeff and Kim are very nice people, they came and met with us briefly after we got settled. This is a dream Hipcamp. As full time travelers we stay where we find a great situation- combo of site, money making opportunities and how charming the area is. This spot is the best of St. Louis, all city yet a beautiful private oasis. We've extended our stay, Jeff gave us a discount for a 4 week booking. This is by far the most ideal Hipcamp we've had. Thanks Jeff! We would gladly book again.
Cindy B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
7 m Class C
It is a very private site. All hook-ups work without a hic-up.
Scott N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
6 m Class B · With pets
The spot worked good for us. Basically slept and ran around St Louis for a couple of days.
Amy C.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
6 m campervan
We changed plans and didn’t end up staying
Can’t leave a real review
Marie J.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Very close to the Arch in St. Louis
5 m Class B
Urban Surprise is a great camping area if you want to be close to the Arch in St. Louis. It felt very safe with the fenced and locked camping area and had full hookups. Everything worked well, it was quiet and Jeff was very responsive with any questions. The only problem that we had was that the alley that you use to enter the camping area is not level and has big dips in it. As we left, we ended up bending one of our scissors stabilizer jacks as it dug into the ground backing out. It was no longer usable after that. We have a 19ft travel trailer and they are probably closer to the ground than some of the big rigs. I think it could be improved if a load of rock was dumped there but that may not be an option since the alley belongs to the city.
Scott G.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Jeff and his space far exceeded our expectations!
Our event was postponed and Jeff was graciously accommodating! The Space was clean and “safe”.
Take extra care with larger units entering and exiting as the alley is very uneven. 5 stars!
Location
St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Native Land Digital.
Hosted by Jeff W.
Joined in October 2022Response rate: 40%Response time: Within 14 hours
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