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Special-Use Area

at Wallace State Park

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The special-use camping area is designated for group camping, with nonprofit organizations and youth groups having priority. It is divided into three separate camping areas: Fox, Jay and Oak. All areas have a fire ring, pedestal grill, picnic tables, vault toilet and water spigot.

Each area has a minimum charge for usage:

  • Fox - $60 (charge based on fee for 30 people); charge of $2 per night for each person over the 30 minimum up to the 50 maximum
  • Jay - $80 (charge based on fee for 40 people); charge of $2 per night for each person over the 40 minimum up to the 60 maximum
  • Oak - $40 (charge based on fee for 20 people); charge of $2 per night for each person over the 20 minimum up to the 30 maximum

For more information or to reserve an area for your group, call 816-632-3745 or visit the park office during open hours.

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Coordinates

39.655165, -94.210800

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Park Grounds (gated)

Summer Hours (on-season)
April 15 through Oct. 31
7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

Winter Hours (off-season)
Nov. 1 through April 14
7 a.m. to sunset, daily

Day-Use Area:

7 a.m. to sunset, daily

 

Park Office hours

  • April 15 through Oct. 31
    Staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages between:
    8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
    8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Winter Hours (off-season)

  • Nov. 1 through April 14
    Staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages between:
    8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Messages left on Tuesday and Wednesday may not be returned until Thursday.