Camping in a Vintage Shasta Camper with Kayaking1!

✅️ PERFECT CAMPING WEATHER NOW!✅️ *SPRING - FALL ONLY* Welcome to Portage Paddle Camp! Stay a night on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River nestled on a couple of private acres in a vintage Shasta camper! Enjoy complimentary use of kayaks or paddleboards! Awesome river bluffs and nature views. Relaxing and serene! 45 min from St. Louis, 20 min from St. Charles! Mins from Grafton Ferry! 4 miles from the Katy Trailhead at Machens! The space ⚠️ AIRBNB GUEST FEE UPDATE ⚠️ For reservations on/after 9/15/2026, Airbnb is increasing it's Guest Service Fee from 14% to 15.5% and ROLLING IT INTO OUR NIGHTLY RATE. We don’t support the change in lack of cost transparency--but essentially, your overall cost remains the same. Kindly bear this in mind WHEN RATING THE VALUE OF YOUR STAY. If you love being near the water or just want a quiet place, if you're a naturist, or just want a relaxing and peaceful getaway, this is for you! To be clear, this is not "glamping", instead primitive camping, but MUCH more comfortable than a tent! This is an awesome, classic 1968 Shasta! Sleep inside a part of Americana history! No potable water on grounds, no electric hookups inside camper, just back to basics fun :) You may charge your electronics at the outlets near the cabin/commons area. Bathroom and outdoor shower near cabin/commons area (hot water available). Additional outhouse on property. This camper has 1 full size memory foam bed, and a dinning table area. Chairs to sit on outside. * Due to the overwhelming interest in our accommodations, please read this ad in its entirety, including the amenities tab, before asking questions. If after reading you still have questions, we'd be happy to answer them! ** Message us for details for a discount when you stay for multiple nights. Guest access Want friends or family to join?! Check out all of our other accommodations on the property, as well as our Cottage in town (1 mile away): Red VW Vanny van:  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13614754 Green VW Vanny Van:  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13729792 Shasta Camper (#2): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20137837 Cabin: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20055760 The Cottage (located in town; 1 mile away): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/876122600349087810 Each stay enjoys complimentary use of kayaks or paddleboards! Shared use between all guests. Other things to note ‼️We are an ADULTS ONLY property ‼️ ● Weekends and holidays can sometimes be bustling at our camp. There's the potential that you'll share the grounds with other guests at different accommodations. Book Sunday-Thursday if you are looking for a more quiet, private, and secluded time. ● Please be mindful that the closest gas station and grocery store are 15 minutes away. Plan ahead. ● We now spray for mosquito prevention! During the summer months, bring some bug spray, citronella candles, sunscreen, shower essentials, bottled water, and whichever necessities you need for your camping stay! IMPORTANT: ● This is just like camping without a tent, but much more awesome! ● Bring all the items necessary for your stay. This is camping. We provide bedding and chairs for outside. There is a firepit outside your Shasta. We may have some dry/seasoned wood available at the time of your stay, but you are welcome to bring some, in case not. ● Items inside the camper such as the stove, refrigerator, or electric hookups are NOT operable. ● There will be bugs, and there will be some mosquitos (factors out of our control). Did we mention the river is right there? ● Antique/vintage does not = not clean AS OF NOW: UBER/LYFT will drop you off in Portage Des Sioux, but you CANNOT order an UBER/LYFT to get out of Portage. Those services will NOT come pick you up here! Plan ahead if you will not have a vehicle.