Title: BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95473541&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! ## Photo gallery for BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! ![Property grounds - BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! (Portage Des Sioux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w903h683x60y0-3741f2ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! (Portage Des Sioux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w511h683x255y0-53b00fe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! (Portage Des Sioux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w903h683x60y0-01bef1d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! (Portage Des Sioux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w908h683x58y0-f82cf2ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! (Portage Des Sioux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95473600/95473541/w390h683x322y0-45e0ec86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. 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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 [Visit our North America travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America.dx500001) [View more RV parks in North America](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America-RV-Parks.d500001-aaRVParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Vintage car staying at exhibition](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532648622/3cfaf88b-5e5f-45c0-9690-094b89e624c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fast Lane Classic Cars 18 min drive \- 26.6 km - ![The historic brick paved Main Street with the 1878 Odd Fellows Hall illuminated alongside shops and cafes, in historic St. Charles, Missouri.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212198/51978800-69ac-4b25-8987-cf7718e39219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Historic Main Street 21 min drive \- 28.6 km - Our Lady of the River 4 min drive \- 2.8 km - Smelzer Lake 9 min drive \- 13.5 km - Spatterdock Lake 13 min drive \- 16.7 km ### Getting around - Alton Station 34 min drive - St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - The Loading Dock 26 min drive - Beagle At The Junction 38 min drive - Froge's Bar and Grill 3 min drive - The Winery at Aerie's Resort 27 min drive - Grafton Oyster Bar 25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BYOT! Tenting w/Kayaks on the Mississippi River#2! pet-friendly? ## 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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