A park guest lounges in a hammock on a crisp fall day at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park.
MoDNR photo by Ben Nickelson
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Camping is one of the most popular activities in Missouri’s state parks and historic sites, and it’s not hard to see why. Forty-one state parks and historic sites offer more than 3,500 campsites that will make your heart sing. These options range from basic tent sites to RV sites with hookups for water, sewer and electrical service.
If you prefer a quiet, secluded spot and don’t mind a bit of a trek, overnight backpacking is available at 21 locations and walk-in tent sites are available at nine state parks. For those who don’t want the racket of setting up a tent, Cuivre River, Table Rock and Washington state parks provide platform sites with ready-to-use canvas tents.
Finally, for a truly operatic experience, check out the yurts at Pomme de Terre, Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock state parks. Learn more about camping in Missouri State Parks by visiting our campsite guide.
S’more, Please!
No campout is complete without a campfire and no campfire is complete without a sweet treat. For a yummy spin on the classic s’more, try this newfound favorite recipe with strawberries mixed in.
The Chocolate Covered Strawberry S’more
Ingredients:
8 chocolate graham cracker squares.
8 strawberries, sliced.
4 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread.
4 jumbo marshmallows.
Place two strawberries on a chocolate graham cracker. Top with one tablespoon of chocolate hazelnut spread. Roast marshmallow to desired doneness. Place roasted marshmallow on top and cover with an additional chocolate graham cracker. square. Eat and enjoy!
