Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

Travel back in time to an 1870s mill...

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Sam A. Baker State Park

Great hikes and cool waters in the Ozarks...

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Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Revel in the beauty of the Lake...

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Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

Take a dip at Mother Nature's water park...

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Prairie State Park

Walk among bison and beauty...

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Katy Trail State Park

225 miles of scenery for hikers and bikers...

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Mark Twain State Park

Soak in the serenity...

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Enjoy natural fireworks

Beauty and serenity in Missouri State Parks

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Felix Vallé House State Historic Site

Step back in to the Louisiana Purchase...

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Best fishing in the Midwest

Cast a line into one of our spring creeks

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Learn2 Camp in Missouri State Parks

Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors but didn’t know where to begin? Does your family want to make s’mores over a campfire and sleep under the stars?

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Stay Overnight

Tree-shaded campgrounds and cabins are what staying at Missouri State Parks is all about. Reserve your campsite today.

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The Power of Parks

Tips from the Experts

What smells so good?

Something good's in the oven...

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State Parks Stories

A room with a view -- and A/C

Camper cabins combine comforts of home with beauty of outdoors

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Choose Your Own Adventure

2012 Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest

It’s that time again: Grab your camera and head to a Missouri state park or historic site. Your photographs could win you prizes in the 2nd Annual Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest! Sponsored by Rural Missouri and Missouri State Parks, this year’s contest includes five categories for adults and a new category, “Children in Nature,” reserved just for shutterbugs age 12 and younger. Read More

Trails of Missouri State Parks

Trails of Missouri State Parks is an upcoming publication that will include information about more than 230 trails in the state park system. The book will be filled with detailed information for each trail, including number of miles, trail descriptions, designated trailheads, special features, images, GPS coordinates and maps. Pre-Order Your Copy Now