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Reserve a Campsite

Approximately 3,500 state park campsites are available for reservation at 38 different state parks and state historic sites.

Make a reservation.

Reserve a Lodging Unit

Twelve state parks accept lodging reservation through their concessionaires, while five offer reservations through the Centralized Reservation System. Refer to the information below to make a reservation at the park of your choice.

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Find a Job with Missouri State Parks

We’re looking for people to join our team who love nature and want to care for Missouri’s outstanding natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy! Check out the current list of open positions within our team. Be sure to sign up to receive updates when a new position is available.

Learn about careers.

Become a Volunteer

Do you love Missouri State Parks and the outdoors?

The Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program is for everyone: professionals, aging adults, students, teachers, youth and civic groups. VIPs provide invaluable assistance to Missouri State Parks on a wide variety of tasks and projects around the state.

Learn about the VIP Program.

Access Park & Historic Site Maps

Plan your adventure with confidence. View park and historic site maps to navigate trails, facilities, and points of interest across Missouri State Parks.

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Explore Upcoming Events

Discover what’s happening in Missouri State Parks. Explore upcoming events that connect you with nature, history, and outdoor adventure through guided hikes, educational programs, and family-friendly experiences.

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Apply for a Grant

Missouri State Parks administers three federally funded grant programs and one state-funded grant program related to outdoor recreation. It also administers one federally funded grant program related to historic preservation. This page provides basic information about each program.

Learn about grant opportunities.

Purchase a Gift Card

A Missouri State Parks gift card lets you take advantage of a more convenient way to make camping reservations, purchase state park merchandise and give great gifts to your friends. A gift card can be purchased for $10 or more. Physical gift cards purchased online or by phone will be sent by postal mail. Please allow seven to 10 business days for delivery. E-gift cards will sent to the email address on your customer account within 24 hours.

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Take a Tour

Visitors to Missouri’s state historic sites have a wealth of experiences awaiting them, from touring Civil War battlefields to seeing the birth sites of Mark Twain and Harry S Truman.

Find a virtual tour.

Find a historic site to tour.

Take a cave tour.

Purchase an ORV Permit - ORV Riding

ORV permits can be bought online for up to three days of riding. Riders can purchase their ORV permit before arriving to the park. Permits are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Go ORV riding!

Rent a Watercraft - Paddling

Watercrafts are available for all-day and half-day rentals. A watercraft agreement will be completed at the park. A driver's license will be obtained by the park office and kept there until all rented equipment is returned.

Go paddling!

Reserve a Meeting Space

Several parks and historic sites offer meeting spaces. Visit the Park Site & Status Map to decide which space is right for you and use the reservation system to stake your claim on your date.

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Make a Donation

By making a donation, you can personally help us preserve and maintain Missouri's 93 state parks and historic sites. With your help, we can continue to provide the many special places across Missouri that preserve our state's most outstanding natural landscapes and cultural landmarks and provide recreational opportunities.

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Bring My Pet to Missouri State Parks

Responsible pet owners and their pets are welcome in Missouri State Parks. Following are a few simple rules to ensure that you, your pet and other park visitors enjoy the outing. These rules apply to all types of pets except service animals assisting people with disabilities.

Learn about pet rules.

Buy Missouri State Parks Merchandise

Bring a piece of Missouri State Parks into your everyday life! You can browse our complete selection of items together, or you can shop by category.

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Find the Latest News Releases

The department's Office of Communications releases notices to the media throughout the day. These news releases are posted to our website as soon as possible. If you have questions about a specific news release, please email or call the department contact listed in the news release.

View the latest news.

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Lodging

Roaring River, Fall, Lodging Inn

Make Missouri State Parks Your Home Away From Home

Nature waits outside your door when you spend the night in a Missouri state park. Opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, swimming and many other outdoor activities are just steps away.

Sixteen Missouri state parks offer lodging facilities ranging from modern hotel rooms to rustic Outpost cabins. Rent a cozy cabin for two or one that will accommodate your entire family.

Missouri State Parks With Lodging Facilities

State Park Reservation Telephone Reservation Website Number and Type of Units
Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson 573-856-4524 Lodging Reservations – Sam A. Baker State Park 19 cabins
Bennett Spring State Park, Lebanon 417-532-4307 Lodging Reservations – Bennett Spring State Park 3 cabins
22 motel rooms
40 other lodging (duplexes, etc.)
Big Lake State Park, Craig 877-422-6766 Lodging Reservations – Big Lake State Park 8 premium camper cabins
Echo Bluff State Park, Eminence 573-751-5211 Lodging Reservations – Echo Bluff State Park 13 cabins
20 lodge rooms
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, Middle Brook Camper cabins: 877-422-6766
Housekeeping cabins: 573-637-3306
Camper Cabin Reservations – Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
Housekeeping Cabin Reservations – Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
6 camper cabins
(Campground Loop 2 Map) 6 full-service housekeeping cabins
Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Brumley 877-422-6766 Lodging Reservations – Lake of the Ozarks State Park 8 Outpost cabins
6 yurts
Lake Wappapello State Park, Williamsville 573-297-1023 Lodging Reservations – Lake Wappapello State Park 9 cabins
4 camper cabins
Meramec State Park, Sullivan 573-468-6519 Lodging Reservations – Meramec State Park 11 cabins
22 motel rooms
8 other lodging (duplexes, etc.)
Montauk State Park, Salem 573-548-2434 Lodging Reservations – Montauk State Park 6 cabins
18 motel rooms
24 other lodging (duplexes, etc.)
Pomme de Terre State Park, Pittsburg 417-852-1031 Lodging Reservations – Pomme de Terre State Park 3 yurts
1 lake house
4 camper cabins
1 marina cabin
Roaring River State Park, Cassville 417-847-2330 Lodging Reservations – Roaring River State Park 10 cabins
26 motel rooms
23 other lodging (duplexes, etc.)
Stockton State Park, Dadeville 417-276-5329 Lodging Reservations – Stockton State Park 7 camper cabins
9 other lodging (duplexes, etc.)
Table Rock State Park, Branson 877-422-6766 Lodging Reservations – Table Rock State Park 6 premium yurts
Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville 660-202-8257 Lodging Reservations – Thousand Hills State Park 14 other lodging (duplexes, etc.)
Mark Twain State Park, Florida 877-422-6766 Lodging Reservations – Mark Twain State Park 6 camper cabins
(Puma Campground Map)
Washington State Park, De Soto 636-586-2995 Lodging Reservations – Washington State Park 11 cabins

General Lodging Information

  • Smoking is not allowed inside any lodging unit.
  • All 16 parks offer lodging facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities.
  • Pricing varies by park. Major credit cards are accepted at all facilities. Please check with each facility about its specific lodging policies.
  • Lodging is available seasonally at most parks, while a few offer accommodations year-round.
  • A two- or three-night minimum stay may apply.
  • Pets, other than service dogs used by people with disabilities, are not allowed in state park buildings. Dogs are are allowed in certain lodging units included in the Cabins for Canines program.
  • Guests must be at least 18 years of age to make a reservation.
  • For safety reasons, all lodging units have occupancy limits that are strictly enforced.
  • More information about lodging reserved through Missouri State Parks is available on our Centralized Reservation System lodging rules page.

Lodging Options

Cabins

Cabin sizes and amenities vary at each park. Some cabins include a kitchen area with cookware and utensils provided. Linens are sometimes also provided. Some cabins also offer additional amenities, which vary by park. Most have an outdoor picnic table and grill.

Outpost Cabins

The Outpost cabins at Lake of the Ozarks State Park are in a secluded setting and do not have water. A centralized showerhouse is available year-round. Each cabin sleeps six (no linens) and has a table, a wood-burning stove, electricity, heating, air conditioning, a picnic table and a grill.

Premium Camper Cabins

The premium camper cabins at Big Lake State Park accommodate up to four adults and two children/youth. They include drive-up parking, a kitchen, bathroom with shower, one bedroom, loft area, heating and cooling. Kitchen amenities include a four-burner electric stove and oven, compact refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, cooking utensils, silverware and dishes for six, and trash cans and trash bags. Guests must bring their own towels, linens, sleeping bags, coffee and filters, and toiletries.

Camper Cabins

Camper cabins are located in the campground at four state parks. The camper cabins have electricity and feature air conditioning and heat. They accommodate up to four adults and two children/youth. Guests must bring their own bedding. All camper cabins offer an outdoor picnic table and grill. There is no water available in the camper cabins, but guests have access to the campground showerhouse, which is open seasonally from April through October. A vault toilet is available from November through March. Year-round restroom facilities are available at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park.

Other Lodging

Typically, a duplex-type unit, other options vary in size, but most have a kitchenette and living room area. Some feature connecting rooms. Amenities vary by park.

Motel Rooms

Room amenities vary by park.

Yurts

A yurt is a circular structure with a fabric cover, much like a tent, and a wood frame making it strong and weathertight. A log futon and futon bunk bed sleep five with a maximum occupancy of six. The yurts include heat and electricity. Linens are not provided. A picnic table, pedestal grill and fire ring are provided. Guests have access to the campground showerhouse, which is open seasonally from April through October. A vault toilet is available from November through March.

Premium Yurt

The premium yurts at Table Rock State Park provide an alternative camping experience for up to six people. Each one features a kitchen, a bathroom with a tub/shower, two bedrooms, and heating and cooling.

Lake House

The lake house at Pomme de Terre State Park includes drive-up parking, a kitchen, a full bathroom, three bedrooms, heating and cooling, TV (local channels), ceiling fans, and a washer and dryer. Bed linens are provided, as are towels in the bathroom. Kitchen amenities include a gas range, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, sink, dining table with seating for six, pots and pans, table service for six, coffee pot, toaster, and microwave.

Lodging Available in These Parks and Historic Sites