[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w903h683x60y0-3741f2ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w903h683x60y0-01bef1d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w1024h569x0y57-28a55b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w511h683x255y0-53b00fe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w390h683x322y0-45e0ec86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on 2 private acres along the Mississippi River, Portage Paddle Camp offers a serene escape with tent camping and access to kayaks, paddleboards, or a paddle boat. Enjoy peaceful river views and bluffs or unwind in the newly-built outhouse or marina shower & restroom. ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! \* SPRING - FALL ONLY \* Welcome to Portage Paddle Camp! #portagepaddlecamp Tent camp & enjoy complimentary use of kayaks & paddleboards or a paddle boat! Or just enjoy a full day paddle pass! Nestled on 2 private acres on one of the most beautiful, naturistic, places on the Mississippi River! BYOT: BRING YOUR OWN TENT, camping essentials, & get ready to relax, renew, & restore! For more seclusion book weekdays! On weekends and holidays, expect to share the camp with more travelers. The space This is primitive camping. No water, no electric, just back to the basics fun :) Newly-built, clean, outhouse. Marina shower & restroom available. If you enjoy nature, privacy, peace, kayaking, beautiful river bluffs & views, this is the place for you! Only 40 minutes from downtown St. Louis, & 20 minutes from St. Charles! When booking, if the date you choose is not available, just message us! Someone may have already booked this listing, but we have PLENTY of space for multiple sets of campers & kayakers! \* You must bring your own tent (byot) \* Advertised rate is for up to 2 people. $10/person after 2. \* Multiple camping spaces available \* Each camping space is considered ONE tent, w/4 people max. If more than 4 people to your party, you will have to book an additional camping space. \*\* 20% or more discount applied to additional night stays. Message us for details. Guest access \* Additional BYOT camping links for more camping spaces: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19985551 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20056232 \* Westfalia VW Van: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28738287 \* Vintage Shasta Camper: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20402606 Other things to note Bring some bug spray, your own supply of drinking water, & whatever necessities you need for your camping stay. If you'd like explore the river by boat or go on a sunset cruise for an additional fee, just let us know :) ## Property amenities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959700/100959686/w506h683x259y0-c518bec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### McClusky Trail Guesthouse Convenient Access to Jerseyville, Grafton & Alton Jerseyville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 19 reviews CA $148 CA $297 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=100959686&PinnedHotelID=100959686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.933586,-90.35311&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_btlF%7CanfP%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBQBS%40SBQBSDSBQBSDSDQBSFQDQDQDQFQFSDOFQFOFQHQFOFOHOFQHMHQHMHOHOJMHMJOHMJMJKJMJKHMLKJMJKLIJKLIJKLILILIJILILGLGNILGLGLENGLENELELENENELCNCNELANCNANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLHNFLFJHLHLHLHJHLJLHJJLHJJJLJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJNHLJLHNHNHLHPFLHPHNFNFNHPFPFNFPDNFRDPFPDPDPDPDRDPBRDRBPDRBR%40PBRBRBP%40R%40TBR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAT%3FRAP%3FRARARCRATARCPCRCRARCREPCRERCPEPEREPEPEPGPERGPENGPGPGNIPGPGLIPINGNININILINKNIJKNILKLKLKJKLKJKLKJKJMHKJMJMHKHMJMFMHKHMHODMHMFMFODMFMDODMDODMFOBMBOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCOGMEMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOIMEMIMIKIMGMKMIKIMKKKMIKKKKMMIKKMKKKMKMIMKOIKKOIOIMIOIOIOGOIQGMGQIQGOGQGQEOGQGSEQEQEQGQCSEQEQCSCSEQCSCSASCSCQASCUASASAS%3FSAQAS%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=emKz-kzSrpbvBZs5JEwFR5FmqrE=) Portage Des Sioux, MO #### What's nearby - Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 28 min drive - 14.7 km - The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 29 min drive - 15.1 km - Pere Marquette State Park - 29 min drive - 16.5 km - Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 30 min drive - 30.7 km - Treehouse Wildlife Center - 43 min drive - 27.8 km #### Getting around - Alton Station - 34 min drive - St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Loading Dock - ‬26 min drive - ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬25 min drive - ‪Beagle At The Junction - ‬38 min drive - ‪Aerie's Riverview Winery - ‬27 min drive - ‪Drifters - ‬26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! 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