Picnic Spots Near Me in Independence, mo
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area is 1,071-acre property located in Blue Springs just north of I-70. Burr Oak Woods was purchased in 1977 and the Nature Center was built in 1982, the first... Read More
Watkins Mill State Park
26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO
A 100-acre lake with a paved bicycle path around it, plentiful
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
1101 Deleware, Lexington, MO
People called Oliver Anderson’s house “the best arranged dwelling house west of St. Louis.” But it... Read More
Wallace State Park
10621 North East Highway 121, Cameron, MO
Less than an hour from Kansas City, Wallace State Park is an island of serenity. Visitors can fish or swim in the park's six-acre lake or hike one of four scenic trails with benches along the... Read More
Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
211 West First Street, Higginsville, MO
Step on to the peaceful grounds of Confederate Memorial State Historic Site and experience where the last voices of the “Lost Cause” lingered. The site was once home to the Confederate... Read More
Lewis and Clark State Park
801 Lake Crest Boulevard, Rushville, MO
The Lewis and Clark Expedition headed west in 1804 and encountered a lake that William Clark described as “full of Geese & Goslings.” Today, that lake is Lewis and Clark Lake, which is bordered... Read More
Crowder State Park
76 North West Highway 128, Trenton, MO
Crowder State Park provides 1,912 acres in the rolling green hills of northern Missouri. Visitors can enjoy more than 17 miles of hiking, bicycling and equestrian trails in a forested, rugged... Read More
Harry S Truman State Park
28761 State Park Road, Warsaw, MO
Clear waters, dramatic bluffs and vibrant summer and fall colors make Harry S Truman State Park an ideal place to vacation. Located on a peninsula, the park offers a marina, ample fishing and... Read More
Pershing State Park
29277 Hwy. 130, Laclede, MO
Wander through a slice of pre-settlement landscape at Pershing State Park. The park includes a boardwalk and hiking trailthat winds through a wet prairie near a meandering stream with oxbow... Read More
Arrow Rock State Historic Site
39521 Visitor Center Drive, Arrow Rock, MO
Stroll through the history of a once-bustling river town that's now the serene village of Arrow Rock. You'll walk streets lined with the architecture of the historic "Boone's Lick Country." At... Read More
Stockton State Park
19100 South Highway 215, Dadeville, MO
The clear waters of Stockton Lake beckon visitors to water ski, scuba dive, swim, or fish. And Stockton State Park is the perfect place to do it. It’s a perfect place for sailing – with... Read More
Pomme De Terre State Park
Highway 64B, Pittsburg, MO
With locations on both the Hermitage and Pittsburg sides of Pomme de Terre Lake, Pomme de Terre State Park offers a little bit of everything. A marina and boat ramps make it easy to get in the... Read More
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site
7850 N, 8159, State Hwy V, Ash Grove, MO
Nathan Boone was a genuine Missouri icon – a hunter, soldier, surveyor, and businessman. Boone carried his father’s name – he was the youngest son of Daniel Boone – deep into the Missouri... Read More
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
1491 State Road D, Camdenton, MO
With its intriguing history and outstanding geologic features, Ha Ha Tonka State Park is one state park that should not be missed. The park is a geologic wonderland with sinkholes, caves, a... Read More
Lake of the Ozarks State Park
403 Hwy. 134, Kaiser, MO
Enjoy the solitude of an undeveloped cove hidden along the shorelines of one of Missouri’s largest lakes. Swim, fish, boat or simply take in the view from a shady campsite or picnic area... Read More
Thousand Hills State Park
20431 State Hwy. 157, Kirksville, MO
The cool waters of Forest Lake provide the centerpiece for Thousand Hills State Park, whose woody shores and broad savannas recall a time when northern Missouri was far less developed. The lake... Read More
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 South Highway 163, Columbia, MO
Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld.... Read More
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... Read More
