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Roaring River State Park
12716 Farm Road 2239, Cassville, MO
With a deep, narrow valley surrounded by a striking and rugged landscape, Roaring River State Park is one of Missouri’s most popular state parks.
Located in the southwest Ozark hills, Roaring River State Park is one of three state parks stocked with rainbow trout. Eager anglers flock to the park year round to try and catch their lunker trout.
The scenic setting makes everything more fun. The park has seven hiking trails, a swimming pool for cooling off, picnic tables for a leisurely lunch and a nature center to learn about the park.
For those wanting to spend the night, the park has many options. The campground has basic, electric and sewer/electric/water site. Rustic cabins are scattered throughout the park or guests may choose a modern room at the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center. The center also boasts a full-service restaurant.
Fishing
Roaring River is known for its premier trout fishing. The river is stocked regularly by the park’s hatchery, which is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Fishing licenses and tags are available in the park store (located at the intersection of Route F and Hwy. 112 - more information on their website), which also sells fishing equipment, tackle, camping supplies and groceries. Staff at the tackle shop can also provide tips on how to be successful for the current fishing conditions.
Take your catch-of-the-day to the park’s cleaning and fillet station and enjoy fresh fish for your next meal.
The Fishing Permits, Seasons and Regulations and Fishing Report are provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Camping
Roaring River State Park offers basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites spread throughout three campgrounds. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites. There is also an organized group camp.
Camping is also available at Viney Creek Recreation Area.
Stop by the park store to stock up on whatever you need for your camping experience.
To make a reservation or view campsite details, photos and availability, go to the reservation website by clicking the “Make a Reservation Now” link below. Reservations may also be made by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766).
Swimming
Cool off in the park's swimming pool, located across from the park office. It is open to park visitors for a nominal fee daily from Memorial Day weekend to mid-August. For hours and more information, please call 417-847-2330
Picnic Areas
Bring the family for a day of outdoor fun. There are more than 50 picnic sites scattered throughout the park and a children’s playground facility located in the main picnic area. Picnic sites include tables and outdoor grills. Restrooms are nearby.
PICNIC SHELTERS
Two covered picnic shelters also can be reserved for large family gatherings or special outings. River Shelter, which is accessible to people with disabilities, can accommodate up to 60 guests, and CCC Shelter can accommodate up to 60 guests. Both shelters include outdoor grills, picnic tables, electrical outlets and restroom facilities and rent for $50 per day. There is water available within walking distance of the shelters.
PLAYGROUNDS
Playground equipment is available in the day-use area and by the CCC Lodge.
Table Rock State Park
5272 State Highway 165, Branson, MO
Nestled in the oak and hickory trees that surround Table Rock Lake, Table Rock Lake State Park offers something for everyone. Camping areas that allow easy access to the lake. A marina that rents all manner of boats. SCUBA diving excursions. A mountain bike trail. Easy access to the Branson area and all its entertainment. Shelters and picnic areas and a full range of campsites help make Table Rock State Park the ideal place for playing in and around the lake's clear waters.
Boating
Launch your boat onto Table Rock Lake using the park's boat ramps. There are no fees, and all of the surfaces are concrete or asphalt. There is a boat ramp located near the open picnic shelter and park office. Click on the Missouri State Water Patrol link for regulations that watercraft riders and boaters must follow. To get everything you need for a day on the water, visit the State Park Marina.
State Park Marina also offers boat rental, Waverunner rental, catamaran sailboat excursions, scuba diving and fishing guides.
Fishing
Table Rock Lake is one of Missouri's premier fishing destinations and can be accessed via the paved boat ramps near the park entrance. You can expect to catch a variety of fish including bass, crappie and other warm-water species. Fishing is allowed 24 hours a day with the exception of in the day-use area, which is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For rules and regulations, please refer to the Wildlife Code of Missouri. For fishing supplies, visit the State Park Marina.
A Fishing Report is provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Camping
Table Rock State Park has two campgrounds and offers basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites or a platform tent site for a unique camping experience. Get everything you need for your stay at the park store.
Camping is also available at Viney Creek Recreation Area.
To make a reservation or view campsite details, photos and availability, go to the reservation website by clicking the “Make a Reservation Now” link below. Reservations may also be made by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766).
Swimming
Enjoy the clear waters of the Table Rock Lake for swimming and other water activities. There is no designated swimming beach; however, several shoreline areas offer ample swimming opportunities. Swimming is not allowed near the marina or boat launch areas. Restroom facilities are available near the picnic area. Swim at your own risk.
Marina
Spending a day on the lake with your family can create memories that will last a lifetime. Let us put our expertise to work for you for a day on Table Rock Lake you’ll never forget!
Rent a boat or ride aboard the Spirit of America, a 48-foot catamaran, for a day cruise that includes a stop to splash in the water on slides, a trampoline and kayaks, or the evening cruise to view the sunset on the lake.
Picnic Areas
Picnic areas with tables and outdoor grills are located throughout the park. There are restroom facilities and playground equipment nearby. Some facilities are offered on a seasonal basis only. There is no charge for the individual picnic sites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
PICNIC SHELTER
Perfect for family reunions and get-togethers, the park offers an open picnic shelter, which can be reserved for $65 per day. It is located across from the park office and can occupy up to 100 persons.The shelter has electrical outlets and water and is accessible to people with disabilities.
PLAYGROUND
Playground equipment is located in the picnic area and in both campgrounds.
Bennett Spring State Park
26250 Hwy 64A, Lebanon, MO
The valley that cradles Bennett Spring has created a place of peace and recreation that has welcomed generations of enthusiastic anglers. Bennett Spring State Park is one of Missouri’s earliest state parks and continues today to attract fishermen and nature lovers seeking to make new memories.
More than 100 million gallons of clear, cool water gush from Bennett Spring each day and form a spring branch stocked daily with rainbow trout waiting for lucky fishermen. Fishing may be the main draw but the park also offers many other amenities such as a dining lodge, campgrounds, cabins and hiking trails. Whether you are a traditional fishing enthusiast or someone seeking a place to relax and refresh, Bennett Spring State Park has what you need to make every trip one to remember.
Fishing
Put on your waders and cast your line for trout! The thrill of filling your skillet with fresh-caught rainbow trout awaits you at Bennett Spring State Park.The spring branch is stocked daily during the regular fishing season, which is March 1 through Oct. 31.
Daily trout tags are required to fish on the spring branch and zones are set aside for different kinds of lures. Tags are available at the park store. The park store is also the place to inquire about fly-fishing lessons, including free general classes and private lessons. For more information, call 417-532-4307
Camping
Five campgrounds nestled in the wooded hills of the park offer a variety of camping options, from basic to sewer/electric/water sites. If you need some extra space, there are also family campsites available.
Stop by the park store to stock up on whatever you need for your camping experience. Campground hosts are available close by to assist and answer any questions.
To make a reservation or view campsite details, photos and availability, go to the reservation website by clicking the “Make a Reservation Now” link below. Reservations may also be made by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766).
Floating
Take a float trip on the Niangua River! Canoes and rafts are available for rent on an individual or group basis. Reservations can be made beginning in April for trips starting the second week in May at the earliest. The season typically runs from Memorial Day to the second weekend in September. Float trips are available daily. Beginning the first day of September, float trips are limited to Saturday and Sunday only. For more information or to make your reservations, call the number below.
Ho Hum is a nine-mile float trip lasting four to five hours. Weather permitting, the trip departs daily at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Rafts depart at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. only.
Alcohol is not allowed in the canoes and rafts.
The motel, cabins, dining lodge, park store, swimming pool and canoe rental are operated by your concession hosts, Jim and Carmen Rogers. Let Jim and Carmen or a member of their staff make your visit to Bennett Spring State Park special. Ask about the fly fishing school or stop by the store for last minute items. For more information about the concession facilities at Bennett Spring State Park, please call 417-532-4307
Swimming Pool
The park offers an Olympic-size public swimming pool as well as a wading pool for the younger visitors to the park. The pool, which has lifeguards on duty, is available from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-August for a nominal fee
Picnic Areas
If you are looking for a great place for a family reunion or a gathering of your friends, Bennett Spring State Park can accommodate with two picnic shelters available.
Shelter A or the Spring Shelter is $35 per day. It has a capacity of 50 people. It is located at the head of the spring and features a fireplace, picnic tables and an outdoor barbecue grill. There is a vault toilet in this area.
Shelter B or the Whistle Bridge Shelter is $45 per day. It is located near Whistle Bridge in the park, offers electricity and accommodates 100 people. It has many picnic tables and a large indoor grill. The restroom facility is accessible with flush toilets.
PLAYGROUNDS
Playgrounds are conveniently located in the day-use area, at Shelter A, at Shelter B and in Campground 2.
Jacob's Cave
23114 Highway TT, Versailles, MO
About Us:
Jacob's Cave is Lake of the Ozarks' largest and most scenic cave. We are one of Missouri's and the lake area's top tourist attractions with visitors coming from all over the world. We offer family fun that caters to all ages with a fully lit and paved walkway that is completely handicap accessible with no steps...perfect for baby strollers and electric wheelchairs. Gather the family and come explore our fascinating underground world with us.
Jacob's Cave is a famous for its depth illusion, reflective pools, ceiling sponge-work, prehistoric bones (mastodon, bear and peccary), and the world's largest geode. On the mile-long tour, you will see every type of cave formation imaginable, from millions of "soda straws" and massive stalactites and columns, to delicate helectites. Evidence of six ice ages and three earthquakes can be seen in the cave. The temperature remains a constant 53 degree inside the cave.
Jacob's Cave, located between Versailles and Gravois Mill off Missouri Highway 5, on State Road TT, is the largest cave in the Lake Area and is the only walk through cave in Missouri that is completely accessible to persons with disabilities. Baby strollers and wheel chairs are available for those who need them.
-- First Commercialized cave in the Lake area
-- Breathtakingly Beautiful
-- Fully guided Walk-through Tours
-- Cool in Summer and warm in Winter
-- Entertainment for the entire family
-- Large groups and organizations welcome
-- Boy and Girl Scout groups welcome
-- Wild Cave Crawl and activities for groups available
-- New RV and primitive camping sites available
-- Totally handicap accessible
Montauk State Park
345 County Road 6670, Salem, MO
Montauk State Park preserves a shady green retreat that offers visitors plenty of opportunities for fun, whether it is fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking or just relaxing with friends and family.
The park is located at the headwaters of the famed Current River. The park’s springs combine with tiny Pigeon Creek to supply more than 40 million gallons of water to the river each day. The cool spring water is perfect for rainbow trout and this makes the park popular with anglers.
Picnic areas and two picnic shelters provide the perfect place for a quiet lunch or a family reunion. Three trails provide hikers and bicyclists with an easy way to explore the park. Tours of the gristmill, built in 1896, give visitors a taste of the past and help them learn about the history of the Ozark region.
For visitors wanting to spend the night, the park offers a variety of choices, including a modern campground, rental cabins and motel rooms. The modern dining lodge will satisfy any appetite.
Fishing
Montauk State Park’s premier attraction is trout fishing, and the Current River contains both rainbow and brown trout. The pristine waters and natural surroundings of the Current River are an excellent background for trout fishing. Trout season opens March 1 and lasts until Oct. 31. In between, there is a catch-and-release program for year-round angling fun at the park. License and daily trout tags are required and can be purchased from the state park concessionaire. A fish cleaning station is available for anglers to clean their trout.
Camping
Montauk State Park's campground offers basic and electric campsites. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites.
The park's store carries a variety of camping supplies.
To make a reservation or view campsite details, photos and availability, go to the reservation website by clicking the “Make a Reservation Now” link below. Reservations may also be made by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766).
Picnic Areas
Individual picnic sites provide the perfect place for a family dinner or a quick lunch. Picnic areas, which include tables, outdoor grills, restroom facilities, and playgrounds, are scattered throughout the park.
PICNIC SHELTERS
Two open picnic shelters are available and are perfect for large family gatherings or special outings. Both shelters have picnic tables, outdoor grills and a children’s playground, a water fountain and hydrant, and restroom facilities nearby.
PLAYGROUNDS
An accessible playground is located near the old CCC shelter. There is another playground in the campground.
Meramec Caverns
1135 State Highway W, Sullivan, MO
Meramec Caverns is the largest commercial cave in the state of Missouri. Missouri is also known as the Cave state, hosting home to more than 6,000 surveyed caves. Meramec Caverns is open year round and offers a fun, affordable vacation for all its visitors. The well-trained rangers can accommodate groups of any size.
Whether reliving childhood memories or sharing new ones with family, Meramec Caverns is a fun and affordable get-away for families of any size. For the better part of a century, nestled deep inside America's heartland, Meramec Caverns has offered fascinating and educational cavern tours for young and old alike. With all your cavern tour favorites like the "Stage Curtain" or the "Wine Table", Meramec Caverns also offers a number of new and unique attractions, filling your day with wholesome family fun and memories that will last a lifetime.
Cuivre River State Park
678 State Route 147, Troy, MO
Looking for the Ozarks in northern Missouri? Cuivre River State Park is one of the state’s largest and most rugged parks!
Cuivre River State Park lends a wilder, Ozarkian flavor to the otherwise predominately agricultural landscape of northern Missouri. Although not far from St. Louis, the park is a nature lover’s paradise. It is an outdoor delight to stroll through the park in the spring when flowering dogwood is in bloom or in the fall when the trees are ablaze with autumn colors.
The park is perfect whether you want to enjoy an afternoon visit or spend a few days. Both primitive and modern campsites are available, and Lake Lincoln offers swimming, boating and fishing. The park’s wild and natural areas provide hiking, backpacking, photography and wildlife observation activities. There is also an equestrian trail with a campground for overnight stays.
Camping
Cuivre River State Park offers reservable basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites, an equestrian campground, three organized group camps and a special-use camping area. Try one of the park's family campsites for a little extra space or a platform tent site for a unique camping experience.
To make a reservation or view campsite details, photos and availability, go to the reservation website by clicking the “Make a Reservation Now” link below. Reservations may also be made by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766).
Fishing
Cast your line into the 55-acre Lake Lincoln, which is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. It has multiple access points for fishing. Contact the park office or visitor center at 636-528-7247 for seasonal rules and regulations.
kayak and Canoe Rental
Rent a single or double person kayak, a paddle board or a canoe at the park.
Rates:
$5 per hour (two-hour mininum)
$25 per day (8 a.m. - sunset)
All rentals include paddles, life jackets and a trash bag. You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license, which will be held until all watercraft/equipment is returned.
Swimming
Refresh on a hot summer day at the public swimming beach on Lake Lincoln. A change house is provided . Swimming at the park is restricted to the beach area only. No pets are allowed in the beach area. Swim at your own risk.
Boating
Use the concrete launch area to get boat access to Lake Lincoln. Motor use on the lake is restricted to electric trolling motors only, however, gas powered motors needn’t be detached. There are no launch fees.
Picnic Areas
Whether your group is large or small, the park can accommodate your needs with four picnic areas and three picnic shelters.
PICNIC SHELTERS
Stone Shelter, at the end of Hwy. 147, accommodates up to 50 guests. This shelter is perfect for family gatherings or special outings, and is equipped with picnic tables, an outdoor grill, electrical outlets, lights and restroom facilities (water and restrooms available during on-season). There is a $60 per day reservation fee. If the shelter is not reserved, it is available daily on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
Lakeside Shelter, behind the gate at the intersection of Lincoln Hills Drive and Camp Cuivre Road, accommodates up to 120 guests. This accessible shelter is also ideal for large groups in a day-use capacity, and is equipped with picnic tables, two outdoor grills, electrical outlets, lights and restroom facilities (water and restrooms available during on-season). There is a $65 per day reservation fee. This shelter is available by reservation only.
Hilltop Shelter, on Lincoln Hills Drive between the boat ramp entrance and Mossy Hills Drive, will accommodate up to 50 guests. This shelter is the perfect fit for mid-sized groups and is equipped with picnic tables, an outdoor grill and a vault toilet in close proximity. This shelter does not feature running water, but does have a large parking lot and is located within multiple picnic sites that can be utilized for a larger group. The shelter is accessible to people with disabilities, however, the vault toilet in the area is not. There is a $45 per day reservation fee. If the shelter is not reserved, it is available daily on a first-come, first served basis at no charge.
PLAYGROUND
A playground is available by Stone Shelter.
Rockwoods Reservation
2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood, MO
Rockwoods Reservation in western St. Louis County harbors a rich diversity of plant and animal life as well as springs, caves, and rock formations. Cool, moist, north facing ravines and lush creek bottoms contrast with the nearby arid, rocky ridge tops, and south slopes. The terrain is reminiscent of the Ozark hills and, indeed, many plants and animals found in hill country are also found here.
Interpretive signs throughout the area point out special features or demonstration areas, such as butterfly gardening, bird feeding, prairie habitat, mining, and quarrying and the history of lime kilns.
Hawn State Park
12096 Park Drive, Sainte Genevieve, MO
Hawn State Park is one of the loveliest parks in a system full of lovely parks. Clear, sand-bottomed streams, wild areas ripe with orchids and awe-inspiring views combine to make Hawn a place that Missourians treasure. Geology buffs love Pickle Creek for the number of exposed rock types. Hikers frequent the Whispering Pine Wild Area for its quiet trails with expansive views. Bird watchers flock to the park for its variety of birds. And there are plenty of quiet spaces for people to get away and enjoy the outdoors.
Trail Of Tears State Park
429 Moccasin Springs, Jackson, MO
Gain a better understanding of one of the saddest chapters in American history at Trail of Tears State Park, where nine of the 13 Cherokee Indian groups being relocated to Oklahoma crossed the Mississippi River during harsh winter conditions in 1838 and 1839. The park’s visitor center tells the tale of the thousands who died on the forced march, as well as the park’s many natural features. The park also has a cheerier side: shaded picnic sites, hiking and horse trails, opportunities to fish in both the Mississippi River and Lake Boutin, and majestic views of the Mississippi River and beyond. Its location right on the river makes the park one of the best places in Missouri for viewing migratory waterfowl.
Pin Oak Creek RV Park Campground
1302 Highway, Villa Ridge, MO
About Us:
The wooded and open tent campsites at Pin Oak Creek are great for those guests whose idea of camping is crawling out of a tent every morning. While most of the tent campground offers no utilities, there are a few water & electric sites for pop-up campers or tents. Our peaceful, rustic tent sites are just the thing for all the "back-to-nature" types!