BOOK NOW FOR 2024 SEASON! *SPRING - FALL ONLY* Welcome to Portage Paddle Camp! #portagepaddlecamp Stay the night on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River nestled on 2 private acres in a vintage Shasta camper! Enjoy complimentary use of kayaks or paddleboards! Awesome river and nature views. Quiet, relaxing and serene! 40 min from St. Louis, 25 min from St. Charles! Mins from Grafton Ferry! 4 miles from the Katy Trailhead at Machens! This is primitive camping. No consumable (potable) water, no electric inside camper, just back to basics fun :) Bathroom and outdoor shower (hot water available). Newly built, clean outhouse on property. If you love being near water, if you're a naturist, or just want a relaxing and peaceful getaway from the daily rat race, this is for you! Comfy full-size memory foam mattress. A couple of chairs to sit on outside. To be clear, this is not glamping. This is an awesome, classic 1966 Shasta! Sleep inside a part of Americana history! ** Message us for details for a discount when you stay for multiple nights. Shared use of kayaks and paddleboards between all guests (feel free to bring your own!) We will welcome you upon your arrival to get you acquainted with the property/area. * We communicate best & fastest with the Airbnb app, or with a current USA phone number associated with your Airbnb account. In town, visit Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine for a history background on how the city of Portage Des Sioux came to be the small, iconic river town it is. Take a scenic drive up The Great River Road and get some hiking in at the amazing Pere Marquette State Park. Or, visit tourist hotspots in Grafton or Alton, IL via vehicle ferry (weekends only) or by driving around. If choose to drive around, swing by the Confluence Point State Park, where you will see the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. BREAKFAST & DINNING OPTIONS: You may bring your own food to grill. Ask about our BBQ pit at time of booking and we will make sure to have one ready for you, please bring your own supply of charcoals and grilling utensils. There are 3 restaurant options in town: * Froge's: corner bar and restaurant in town with pool table. * Longshot Saloon located @Longshot Marina Hours: Thurs. 3pm-11pm kitchen closes at 10pm; Fri-Sat. 11am-1am kitchen closes at 10pm; Sun. 11am-10pm kitchen closes at 9pm. (Live music on weekends and late night bar hours) * Longshot Tiki Bar: located 1 mile away from camp in front of the Longshot Saloon. An open air cabana restaurant/bar on the banks of the river. Only open on the weekends. (Live music, awesome views) Look on FB for their event calendar. Want friends or family to join?! Check out our other accommodations at the campground and our Cottage in town: https://www.airbnb.com/users/56425847/listings?user_id=56425847&s=2 * Stay a night at any of our accommodations and get a discount on a private river boat cruise! * Weekends and holidays can sometimes be bustling at our camp. There is the potential that you'll share the campground with other guests at different accommodations. Book Sunday-Thursday if you are looking for a quieter, more private, and secluded stay. * Please be mindful that the closest gas station and grocery store are 15 minutes away. Plan ahead. * During the summer months bring some bug spray, citronella candles, sunscreen, your own towels (we may be able to provide some for you if you forget), shower essentials, bottled water, and whichever necessities you need for your camping stay! IMPORTANT: - Items inside the camper such as the stove, refrigerator, or electric hookups are NOT operable. - This is just like camping without a tent, but much more awesome! - There will be bugs, and there will be some mosquitos (factors out of our control). Did we mention the river is right there? - Bear in mind that older/vintage does not equal not clean - There is an outdoor shower 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.