![]() Be sure to bring a hose because the water access is recessed and will not work without a hose. It was across the lane from a concrete pad for an RV so we used the water and electric with extension cords and a hose across the lane. We snagged a spot between the lane and the creek that had large mature trees for our hammocks, a fire pit area and grass for our tents. On down the lane from the RV's is open land along the creek that would make for great primitive camp sites. Seriously we had no issues and no concerns with anyone who was at the campground. There were people in each RV who smiled and waved but we never met them. We met a very nice older lady who's lived there for a year with her two small dogs. ![]() A few more yards down is approx 5 RVs where people seem to live long term. Riverside has MUCH better water access than Zans which is why we initial chose this place. When you continue down the gravel lane (which is creek rock with some holes but my minivan handled it with no issues) you pass a concrete stage area where I think concerts may be held in the summer and the water access to the right. We were a group of 5 woman and never once had any concerns. I'm sure some people use this as transitional low income housing. These are vintage type campers we only saw one person coming and going from them, and she seemed very nice. Beyond the shower house is about 4-5 campers that they rent out. There is not toilet paper in the bathrooms so be sure you bring your own wipes or TP each time you go. You drive past a nice new shower house with rock bathrooms and two nice rock shower rooms. They can take debit cards but he stated cash was preferred. I am not sure if there is an office in the house or not but we never needed to leave our car any time we stopped there. When you drive down the private drive there is a stop sign instructing you to stop, we were met pretty quickly by the owner Phil or his assistant each time we stopped there. There are no fire rings or picnic tables so bring your own. Be sure to call ahead if you need one of those tent water/electric sites. The owner has 40 acres with some great primitive tent camping sites but only a couple of tent sites with water and electric. We booked our site for $10 a night per person for tent camping. I believe that statement to be true in most public places. I have no doubt if you were looking for trouble or drugs you might be able to find what you are looking for.but if you are not then there are no issues. During our drives through the campgrounds we did not see either. Some of the mixed reviews mentioned undesirable people and drug use. We drove through the campgrounds with the owners permission twice before we made the decision to stay here. ![]() We decided to give it a try for tent camping and we are so glad we did! Let me tell you about our experience. Spoke to a lady whose 5yr old kid was in the middle of the river with the current going…made me nervous but she was above water and having fun.We live about 30 minutes from Riverside at Hollyhaven and had heard mixed reviews about this place. There is a street before getting to the falls that can take you to the other side where there are 6 parking spots, you can get out and walk the trail along the water, there were ppl hanging out there in the water as well. Definitely coming back from Saint Louis and bringing more of the family, this trip was just for me and my daughter who is 10 and she loved it! The water is cool-cold but it feels amazing once you’re in. As for parking, it’s a natural attraction so you park at the side of the road it’s no big deal. I read reviews that talked about parking and no signs so I was concerned, but let me assure you that you need no signs you’ll know you’re there when you get there. It’s a great place for passing through, we were there for a little over an hour but I’m sure you could make a day of it. This spot is the perfect place to stop for a dip.
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