Metro East & St. Louis Exurbs
Granite City · Madison County
Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.
Trails End RV Campground is an open-year-round Metro East RV park on Chain of Rocks Road in Granite City—about 15 minutes from the St. Louis Gateway Arch. The operator offers daily, weekly, and monthly stays with free Wi-Fi and on-site laundry, filling the Illinois directory's St. Louis-side year-round pad gap. THOW-on-wheels acceptance and hookup amperage are not documented online—confirm with the office before transport.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Full hookups implied for RV stays—30A/50A amperage not published on operator site; confirm with office. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Restrooms on site; sewer/water hookup details not published—confirm with office. |
| Build Certifications | BYO RV placement; THOW/RVIA certification not stated—confirm with office before transport. |
| Pet Constraints | Pet policy not published—confirm with office. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent benchmarks
Daily, weekly, and monthly rates (2026)—call 618-931-5041 for current pricing; not published online.
Utility inclusions
Free Wi-Fi included per operator homepage; electric billing mechanics not published.
Lease mechanics
Flexible daily/weekly/monthly terms. Deposit and application fee not published—confirm with office.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Maximum rig length/width not published—confirm with office.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Skirting and storage rules not published—confirm with office.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Standard campground utilities assumed—composting not documented.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied park; solar policy not published.
Site edibles & gardens
No community garden program stated.
Media & site documentation
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Planning land you own in Madison County?
Trails End is a Metro East RV pad lease—not the same as owning a Madison County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
BYO RV pads for daily, weekly, or monthly stays at a family-oriented campground near the Route 66 Bike Trail. Free Wi-Fi and on-site laundry confirmed on operator site—full hookup amperage and max rig length not published.
Open year-round as of June 2026. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates available—pricing by phone only (618-931-5041). Operator notes spots filling up; call to reserve.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- RV-style hookups
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Private RV campground—not deeded land ownership. Monthly rates and hookup specifications not published online (2026)—call 618-931-5041 before transport. THOW-on-wheels not named on operator site; pet policy not published. Lat/lng geocoded from verified street address.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.