The cool waters of Forest Lake provide the centerpiece for Thousand Hills State Park, whose woody shores and broad savannas recall a time when northern Missouri was far less developed. The lake offers fishing, swimming and boating. The park…
While pets are allowed in most outdoor areas of the park, they are not allowed on the trail to the shut-ins. Owners and their pets may access the river at the North Day-Use and South Day-Use locations. When in allowed areas, pets and their
Plan your next adventure at one of our 57 state parks or 36 historic sites. Below, we have a few helpful links and resources that will guide you in Making Missouri Memories. From special events to trails, and RV camping to rugged backpack c…
Twelve state parks accept lodging reservation through their concessionaires, while five offer reservations through the Centralized Reservation System. Refer to the information below to make a reservation at the park of your choice. For the
Missouri's state parks and historic sites provide untold ways to get away. Feel like traveling back in time? Tours at historic sites can help you do that. Want to do some ORV riding? Two state parks provide two of the best places in the sta…
Visit Knob Noster State Park to learn how to identify different types of frog calls at this citizen science program. After an overview of frog calls at the visitor center, we will go out to our lakes to count the number of different types o…
Most Missouri state parks, and many of the state historic sites, have picnic tables and barbecue grills for outdoor outings. But you don’t always need a table to have a picnic. At Hawn State Park, there is a large picnic area in a grove of
at Mastodon State Historic Site Come learn, create and play at Mastodon State Historic Site! Our Toddler Thursday programs are designed for toddlers and their grown-ups. Each session focuses on a different topic and includes story time and
Extend your stay at Montauk State Park by reserving one of many lodging options. The park offers single, duplex and fourplex, and one-to-three-bedroom cabins; sleeping cabins; and motel rooms. The motel offers 18 comfortable rooms with two
Pomme de Terre State Park offers you an alternative camping experience without having to bring your own tent. A yurt is a circular structure with a fabric cover, much like a tent, and a wooden frame making it strong and weathertight. It sit…
On your next camping trip, you can get away from it all and still stay connected with free Wi-Fi in some Missouri state park campgrounds. Wi-Fi service ranges from full coverage to a hot spot in a common area. Signs will be posted in the ca…
Missouri state parks and historic sites provide the perfect setting to “get out and play,” and playgrounds are a great way to do it. Forty-seven parks and sites have playgrounds scattered in various locations such as near picnic areas or in…