camping in missouri

[fun-n-the-stix]

missouri has alot of natural beauty alot of state parks and public campgrounds and two great rivers to float considered by most the best in the midwest current river and jacks fork both are in the ozark scenic riverways google these rivers or better yet visit them you wont be disapointed

[uchwear]

We love roaring river state park in cassville.  It's great for the whole family.  Has a playground for the little ones and fishing for dad (and the little ones)  Perfect spot

[munchkin]

I was underimpressed, if there is such a word by Trail of Tears state park near Cape. How is Babbler state park in Chesterfield?




Munchkin

[fun-n-the-stix]

you need to headown highway 44 between st.louis and springfield
and check out the ozarksand the ozark scenic riverways its GREATTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HERES A PIC OF MY EXPANDABLE CAMPER

[You-And-I]

I was underimpressed, if there is such a word by Trail of Tears state park near Cape. How is Babbler state park in Chesterfield?
Munchkin

We've camped at Babler State Park ... It just depends on the camping you like ... I will say the park superintendent is a great guy, He and his staff will bend over backwards for their guests ... The park is clean and well maintained "the sites are rather close together" ... If you are going to be in the St. Louis area, like going to Six Flags are something, then yes it would be a great campground for that area ... If you decide to camp at Babler, I would make a reservation well in advance because being so close to the metropolitan area they fill up fast ... Our first choice would be a National Forest or NSR National Scenic River campground, etc. ... Again this is just our preference.

[sacrawf]

I really enjoyed the Trail of Tears State Park, but was there late season for two days when there was hardly anyone else in the park and the beach area was closed.  We stayed at one of the non-electric sites near a trailhead (not the electric sites right by the railroad tracks and river). The shower houses and laundry rooms were above average for a State Park, and the Retired Lutheran minister campground host was extremely helpful and friendly.  We only had time to hike the Lake Loop trail, but there is a lot of hiking trails we have yet to explore along with more of Cape Girardeau itself. I could spend a lot more time reading at the Trail of Tears center.

Even better was the Sam Baker state park at Patterson.  The campground itself is more generic looking, without a lot of shade or privacy between the paved sites, but they are well maintained and near the trailheads for great hiking on Mudlick Mountain.  Studying the geology of the St. Francis Mountains, the Fort Benton historic site and civil war cemetery was very interesting. The lodge/giftshop/dining room,  showerhouses, and laundry facilities are all well kept.  

I was underimpressed, if there is such a word by Trail of Tears state park near Cape. How is Babbler state park in Chesterfield?




Munchkin