Gateway Arch National Park with its famous Gateway Arch—the tallest arch in the world reaching 630 feet up towards the sky—is smack dab in the middle of downtown St. Louis. The streets are narrow and there is very little parking near the entrance to the arch with next to nil space for an RV of course. Video
So what’s an RVer to do who wants to check out this famous landmark in St. Louis, MO? How about park your RV overnight for free at River City Casino just 15 minutes away!
Stay, play, and park your RV overnight for free at River City Casino
River City Casino allows RVs to park for free in the back part of their Northend parking lot. Just drive to the back, behind the bridge (see video) and find a spot. There’s some information online but a bunch of it is incorrect.
You can stay and play for as long as you want, I was told. You can’t drop a trailer and take off in your car to check out the city of St. Louis but you can chill for as long as you want as long as you are spending cash gambling and eating/drinking at the casino restaurants.
Take an Uber to the Gateway Arch
The easiest way to visit Gateway Arch National Park from River City Casino would be to lock up your trailer and tow vehicle and grab a taxi or Uber. As long as you return that day and spend time in the casino there shouldn’t be any problems.
A walking path runs alongside the casino and Mississippi River
I woke up early as usual and heard seagulls squawking as they flew overhead. Seagulls?
I didn’t realize it when I drove up, it’s sort-of hidden by a grassy slope, but there is a lovely walking path along the outer rim of the casino parking lots. If you peer through the shrubbery and fencing on the other side you will see the Mississippi River. And a Cottontail rabbit or two; too cute!
Video of River City Casino free overnight RV parking
Don’t laugh at my singing! OK, you can, but it’s not very nice. 🙂
I’m trying to make my videos a little more fun, new short intro on the way, and got a bit silly. The main purpose as always is to simply give a good visual of what an area is like plus details, so you can decide whether you want to visit or not.
And have an idea what it will be like when you get there!
There’s excellent cell service
Of course. It’s a casino in the city!