Table Rock State Park is near Branson, Missouri, and offers lake access and a short drive to local entertainment and attractions. It has a public marina with boat rentals, jet ski rentals, a scuba diving shop, catamaran excursions and parasailing rides. There are two campgrounds that have modern restrooms and showers, coin-operated laundry rooms, RV hookups, swimming areas and an open picnic shelter. Area activities include fishing, canoeing, hiking and bicycle trails.
Table Rock State Park
5272 State Hwy. 165
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-4704
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Near Trenton, Missouri, Crowder State Park is set on 1,912 acres with an 18-acre lake in the middle of the park. The camping area has modern showers and restrooms, laundry facilities and a dumping station. The park is covered in a thick forest of trees, flowers and plants, as well as deer, wild turkeys and raccoons. Outdoor recreational activities include picnicking, hiking and camping.
Crowder State Park
76 Hwy. 128
Trenton, MO 64683
660-359-6473
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Wallace State Park is 51 miles from Kansas City. The park has a six-acre lake, four scenic hiking trails, scattered picnic sites, an open picnic shelter and a large enclosed shelter for large groups. The campgrounds have hot showers, modern restrooms, a playground and a trailer dump station. Outdoor recreational activities include swimming and hiking.
Wallace State Park
10621 NE Hwy. 121
Cameron, MO 64429
816-632-3745
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This state park borders the Lewis and Clark Lake, which was discovered by the explorers. The park offers a boat ramp, sand swimming beach, picnic sites with grills and a large open shelter for groups. The campsites feature a playground, basic and electric sites, grills, tables and some have small shelters. Popular outdoor activities at the park include bird watching, fishing and hiking.
Lewis and Clark State Park
801 Lake Crest Blvd.
Rushville, MO 64484
816-579-5564
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This 3,215-acre park has a lake, hiking trails, and caves with petroglyphs. Overnight guests may stay in modern campsites or rent one of many cabins available. The park also has a dining lodge. Outdoor recreational activities at this park include hiking, swimming, boating, skiing, fishing, nature study and mountain bicycling.
Thousand Hills State Park
#2 Lake Metigoshe State Park
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-665-6995
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