Camping

Campground Maps

On the map below, the campgrounds are marked in red as Mississippi River and Lake Boutin. To view a detailed map, click on the respective campground indicators.

Map of the campgrounds in Trail of Tears State Park.

Trail of Tears SP Campground Information
Trail of Tears State Park offers basic, electric and electric, water and sewer campsites and a special-use camping area. On-season (April through October) services include reservable sites, a dump station, showers, water and laundry. Campers planning to carry in firewood must comply with current firewood advisories.

Mississippi River Campground is open and reservable year-round. During the off-season (November through March), potable water is available from the frost-free spigot at the dump station.

Lake Boutin Campground is open and reservable daily May through September and on weekends only during October and April.

For reservations, there is a required two-night minimum stay for weekends.

Special-Use Camping Area
The special-use camping area is by reservation only for group camping. It offers campers a large area to set up multiple tents, vault toilets, picnic tables and a fire pit. This area does not have water or showers. Campers may use the facilities in the Lake Boutin Campground. Camping capacity is 40 campers and/or 10 cars. A $1 per camper per night fee is charged. Check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out is 3 p.m. the following day. Contact the park office at 573-290-5268 to make your reservations for the special-use camping area.

Park Gate Information
Park gates close at 10 p.m. during the on-season. During November and March, gates close at 9 p.m. From December through February, gates close at 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Campers need to be sure to arrive prior to gate closure times.

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