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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.

Events

  • Le Réveillon

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    12/6/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO Revel in the spirit of an early Missouri French Christmas during Le Réveillon at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site. Event Schedule: 1-3 p.m. – Paper filigree with Lisa Palmer of Never Bored Creations LLC 1-4 p.m. – Free tours of the lower […]

    Free
  • Winter Traditions: An Exploration of Celebrations

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    12/4/2025 to 12/28/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO The public is invited to view the exhibit “Winter Traditions: An Exploration of Celebrations” at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site during the month of December. The exhibit will be on display in the site’s Shaw House from 10 a.m. to […]

    Free
  • Parallel Pasts Walking Tour

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    11/15/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO History is never just one story – it’s a collection of perspectives shaped by time, experience, and who gets to tell it. "Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story" takes you through the streets of Ste. Genevieve while uncovering local history from multiple […]

    Free
  • Minerals Make Missouri

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    11/1/2025 to 11/30/25 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO A brand-new traveling exhibit from the Missouri State Museum, “Minerals Make Missouri,” will be on display in the Shaw House at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site during the month of November. Through explorations of Missouri's major minerals, visitors will learn […]

    Free
  • Parallel Pasts Walking Tour

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    11/1/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO History is never just one story – it’s a collection of perspectives shaped by time, experience, and who gets to tell it. "Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story" takes you through the streets of Ste. Genevieve while uncovering local history from multiple […]

    Free
  • Rural Heritage Day

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    10/25/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is once again participating in Ste. Genevieve’s annual Rural Heritage Day festival. This annual event celebrates the rural traditions of Ste. Genevie and Ste. Genevieve County from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s. Through live demonstrations and hands-on […]

    Free
  • Parallel Pasts Walking Tour

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    10/18/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO History is never just one story – it’s a collection of perspectives shaped by time, experience, and who gets to tell it. "Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story" takes you through the streets of Ste. Genevieve while uncovering local history from multiple […]

    Free
  • Parallel Pasts Walking Tour

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    10/4/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO History is never just one story – it’s a collection of perspectives shaped by time, experience, and who gets to tell it. "Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story" takes you through the streets of Ste. Genevieve while uncovering local history from multiple […]

    Free
  • Deeply Rooted: Stories of Missouri Farming

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    7/2/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve This summer, Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is hosting the traveling exhibit “Deeply Rooted: Stories of Missouri Farming.” The exhibit provides a comprehensive view of Missouri's rich agricultural history, from early Native American agriculture to present-day farming practices. Visitors can view the display […]

    Free
  • Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    6/1/2025 to 6/29/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is proud to celebrate Juneteenth with the special exhibit “Juneteenth: The History of Holiday." Through interactive stations and hands-on activities, this exhibit will bring family and friends together to learn more about Missouri's diverse cultures […]

    Free
  • Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence

    Felix Vallé House State Historic Site 198 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

    3/1/2025 to 3/30/2025 | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site | Ste. Genevieve, MO The story of women's suffrage is a story of voting rights, of inclusion in and exclusion from the franchise, and of our civic development as a nation. “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence,” a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, […]

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