Camping
at Mark Twain State Park
Missouri State Parks campgrounds are open with a number of social distancing measures in place to improve the safety of operations for Missouri State Parks’ guests and staff. For more information, view our full release here.
Mark Twain State Park offers basic and electric campsites, a special-use camping area and a group camp. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites in Puma Campground.
You are now able to reserve your Missouri State Parks campsite up to 12 months in advance, expanding from the previous six-month window. Reservations are required before arriving to the campground, and can be made up until 7 p.m. CST the day before your arrival. To make a reservation or view campsites details, photos and availability, go to the reservation website by clicking the "Make a Reservation" link below and start planning your trip today. Reservations may also be made by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766). Printable campground maps are available for your reference by clicking on the "Map" links.
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| Badger (Map) | Year-round | April 15-Oct. 31 | March 1-Nov. 30 | Electric |
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| Coyote (Map) | Year-round | April 15-Oct. 31 | March 1-Nov. 30 | Basic, Electric |
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| Puma (Map) | Year-round | April 15-Oct. 31 | March 1-Nov. 30 | Basic, Electric*, Family* |
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* Premium Electric sites available
Important Camping Information:
- All three campgrounds are fully reservable. Reservable sites may be available to first-come, first-served users on a day-by-day basis if the site is not reserved. Before occupying a site, check with the park staff or follow the directions on the posted card.
- For weekend reservations, there is a required two-night minimum stay of Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.
- During the off-season (November through April 14), potable water is available at the frost-free spigot near campsite 1.
- Campers planning to carry in firewood must comply with current firewood advisories.
- An outdoor warning siren is located in the Coyote campground near the amphitheater. 911 covers all emergencies.
- Parking of watercraft or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trailers off of the campsite pad (usually in the grass) is permitted at this facility.