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Backcountry Camping Registration

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Important Contact Information

Lake of the Ozarks State Park Office: 573-348-2694

Emergencies: 911

or

*55 (Highway Patrol)

Regulations and Safety Information

Camping is limited to one designated site along Woodland Trail.

Backpackers must register before starting their trip. Camping is free, but registration is required.

The maximum group size at the campsite is seven.
Campfires are prohibited. Stoves must be used for cooking.
Cutting implements such as saws and hatchets are not allowed on the trail.
Permitted camping is only allowed for backpackers at the designated site. Checkout time is 2 p.m. on the day of departure.

Overnight Parking and Trailhead location

Overnight parking for hikers is allowed at the Woodland Trail parking lot, adjacent to the trail information cabin. The trailhead is 1.2 miles from the intersection of Highway 42 and Highway 134. Trailhead location: 38.11542, -92.56297.

Backcountry Camping Permit Form

Register for backcountry camping throughout Lake of the Ozarks State Park using this form.

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The only trail available for a backcountry camping permit in Lake of the Ozarks State Park is Woodland Trail. This form is exclusively for permitting backcountry camping along this trail.