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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.

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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

  • Winter Walk and Talk

    Weston Bend State Park 16600 Highway 45 N., Weston, MO, United States

    12/27/2025 | Weston Bend State Park | Weston, MO. Join park staff for a guided interpretive walk along North Ridge Trail. As we walk, we will discuss elements of the park's natural and cultural history. Let us get ready to greet the new year by taking a closer look at what was, what is, and […]

    Free
  • Fall Fun

    Weston Bend State Park 16600 Highway 45 N., Weston, MO, United States

    10/11/2025 | Weston Bend State Park | Weston, MO This spooky season, Weston Bend State Park will have plenty of so-called “creepy crawlies.” Join park staff and volunteers to learn how these critters are actually pretty cool and not so scary! Plus, discover what makes fall “fall.” From 5-6 p.m., we will have games, crafts, […]

    Free
  • Wings Over Weston

    Weston Bend State Park 16600 Highway 45 N., Weston, MO, United States

    5/3/2025 | Weston Bend State Park | Weston, MO Wings Over Weston is a celebration of bird migration and the arrival of spring. This annual event is a great way to learn all about birds and other spring phenomena. Activities planned for the day include hands-on arts and crafts (including opportunities to build a birdhouse […]

    Free
  • Great Backyard Bird Count Guided Bird Walk

    Weston Bend State Park 16600 Highway 45 N., Weston, MO, United States

    2/16/2025 | Weston Bend State Park | Weston, MO Help spot and count birds for this national citizen science project. We will meet at the North Ridge Trail trailhead and then stroll along Bear Creek and Weston Bluffs trails in search of all the birds we can find!  Participants are encouraged to dress for the […]

    Free
  • First Week Self-Guided Hikes Series

    Weston Bend State Park 16600 Highway 45 N., Weston, MO, United States

    1/1/2025 to 1/8/2025 | Weston Bend State Park | Weston, MO Walk the trails, explore and learn about the park at your own leisure on these three self-guided tours. Find the numbered self-guided handouts at each trailhead. Please note that the handout for Hike 1 can be found at the trailhead for North Ridge Trail, […]

    Free