Register to Backcountry Camp at Lake of the Ozarks
Important Phone Numbers
Lake of the Ozarks State Park office number: 573-348-2694
Emergency number: 911 or *55 (Highway Patrol)
Regulations
Camping is limited to one designated site along Woodland Trail.
Backpackers must register before starting their trip. Camping is free, but registration is required.
- The maximum group size at the campsite is seven.
- Campfires are prohibited. Stoves must be used for cooking.
- Cutting implements such as saws and hatchets are not allowed on the trail.
- Permitted camping is only allowed for backpackers at the designated site. Checkout time is 2 p.m. on the day of departure.
Overnight Parking and Trailhead location
Overnight parking for hikers is allowed at the Woodland Trail parking lot, adjacent to the trail information cabin. The trailhead is 1.2 miles from the intersection of Highway 42 and Highway 134. Trailhead location: 38.11542, -92.56297.