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Discover Missouri State Parks

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.

Make a reservation.

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.

View the Park and Site Maps.

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.

View upcoming events.

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.

Get gift cards now.

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.

View the brochure.

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.

Make a donation now.

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.

Shop now.

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.

  • First Day Hike

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    1/1/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO Start the new year off right at Stockton State Park with a 1.6-mile guided hike of Umber Ridge Trail.  Umber Ridge Trail takes hikers through an area that is typical of the western Ozarks where the prairie meets the woodlands. It follows a west-facing slope and offers […]

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  • Learn to Fly a Kite

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    5/3/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO You might know that Stockton’s steady southwest breeze makes the park an ideal place for sailing. But did you realize that this supply of wind also means Stockton is a good place for flying kites? Come see for yourself during our Learn to Fly a Kite event […]

    Free
  • Concert in the Park: Sucia Rosa Band

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    5/31/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO Due to predicted inclement weather, this concert has been rescheduled from May 24 to May 31. Kick off summer at Stockton State Park with a live concert featuring the Sucia Rosa Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and sit back, relax and listen to some great […]

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  • Scavenger Hunt

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    6/13/2025 to 6/15/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO How well do you know Stockton State Park? Whether you want to show off your knowledge of the park or you want to learn more about the park, this event is for you. Stop by the campground check station to pick up your first clue […]

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  • Mars Under the Stars

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    6/20/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO Join us at the North Shelter for a night of astronomy at Stockton State Park! NASA Solar System Ambassador Jeff will take guests on a tour of the night sky featuring Mars, constellations, the zodiac and more! This event is free and open to the public, and […]

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  • Trivia Hike and Nature Bingo

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    8/9/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO Looking to exercise your muscles and your brain while also enjoying time outdoors? Need something to do on a Saturday evening in August? Then join us for this fun event at Stockton State Park. The event will begin with a trivia hike on Nyblad Trail. Meet at […]

    Free
  • Concert in the Park: Off the Record

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    9/20/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO Come out to Stockton State Park for a live concert featuring the band Off the Record. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and sit back, relax and listen to some great classic rock music in the East Campground near the showerhouse. This event is free and open […]

    Free
  • Monster Mash Halloween Event

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    10/25/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO Grab your Halloween decorations and costumes and come out to Stockton State Park for the Monster Mash Halloween Event.  Activities will take place in the campgrounds. Aside from the campground decorating contest, all activities are open to campers and day-use visitors alike. For more information, see the […]

    Free
  • First Day Hike

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    1/1/2026 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, Mo. Join park staff on the first day of the year for an invigorating hike on the North Loop of Sortor's Bluff Trail. We will meet at the trailhead at 9 am. Located in the southwest portion of the park, Sortor's Bluff Trail runs through one of the […]

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  • Full Moon Hike

    8/9/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO Join representatives from Stockton State Park and the Stockton Trails Initiative Coalition for a night hike under the full moon. This guided hike will start in the northwest part of the park, near the North Shelter and the baseball field. From there, we will walk a short […]

  • Learn to Fly a Kite

    Stockton State Park 19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville, MO, United States

    5/2/2026 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO You might know that Stockton’s steady southwest breeze makes the park an ideal place for sailing. But did you realize that this supply of wind also means Stockton is a good place for flying kites? Come see for yourself during our Learn to Fly a Kite event […]

    Free