Most people naturally associate camping with summertime. After all, the warmer temperatures, the golden sunshine, and the longer days just pair so perfectly with pitching a tent and falling asleep under the stars. However, these Missouri state parks welcome campers all-year around, so you can experience an old-fashioned camping adventure even during the quietest days of winter.

Please note that while many of Missouri’s state parks welcome campers, specifically those in RVs, all-year around, modern restrooms and showers are usually only available from April 1 through October 31 annually (there are some exceptions.) However, when they’re not available, you will be able to access water from potable water stations.

Be sure to make a reservation, which you can do up one year in advance, if you plan to camp between April 1 and October 31.

1. Sam A. Baker State Park – Patterson
Sam A. Baker State Park, 5580 MO-143, Patterson, MO 63956, USA
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Go camping any time of the year at Sam A. Baker State Park. It features one seasonal campground, one year-round campground, and an equestrian campground, the latter of which is generally open from March through November. The beautiful state park offers a full list of activities – hiking, biking, horseback riding, and swimming during the summer. Read more about the trail that leads to a Missouri swimming hole at Sam A. Baker State Park in our previous article.
2. Echo Bluff State Park – Eminence
Echo Bluff State Park, 34489 Echo Bluff Dr, Eminence, MO 65466, USA
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You couldn't talk about Missouri state park camping without mentioning the splendor of Echo Bluff State Park that you can enjoy all year around by staying at its campground or booking a room in its lodge. Unlike some state parks, the restrooms and shower house remain open all year around. Read all about one of Missouri’s newest state parks in a previous article.

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3. Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park – Middle Brook
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO 63656, USA
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All four of the campsites at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park are open all-year around. However, only one – Loop 3 – has a shower house and restrooms that remain open all year. Pitch a tent or park your RV. This spot is definitely RV camping in Missouri at its best! The loop 1 campground is an equestrian campground if you decide to bring your horse along. Read more about this popular Missouri state park in our previous article.
4. Roaring River State Park – Cassville
State Highway M, State Hwy M, Roaring River Township, MO 65625, USA
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Roaring River State Park offers three campgrounds – two are generally open from February through October annually while the third, the family campground, is open all year. Both the accessible restroom and shower house are open all year at the family campground. No matter what time of the year you visit, bring your hiking boots. The best way to explore this popular Missouri state park is on its seven hiking trails. Find out why Roaring River State Park is the perfect place to watch bald eagles in Missouri.
5. Wakonda State Park – La Grange
Wakonda State Park, 32836 State Pk Rd, La Grange, MO 63448, USA
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Boasting a 20,000-square foot sandy beach, Wakonda State Park is a popular destination all year around. However, if you want to avoid the crowds, visit during the off-season. Its two campgrounds – Boulder Lake Campground and Wakonda Lake Campground – are open all year around. Get a glimpse at why Wakonda State Park is an unforgettable Missouri destination.

 

Have you ever been to any of these awesome places? If so, which were your favorites? What are your favorite Missouri state parks in which to camp year-round? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

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Where can we find other state parks in Missouri?

  • Bennett Spring State Park features a stunning 100-million-gallon a day spring and is a great place to fish for rainbow trout.
  • Castlewood State Park in St. Louis features lots of great fishing, as well as hiking and mountain biking trails.
  • Cuivre River State Park in Lincoln features campsites, ponds, a lake, and forested areas.

Read on to learn about some of the other beautiful state parks in Missouri.

Where can we go fishing in Missouri?

  • The Lake of the Ozarks is one of the most popular places, and is teeming with largemouth bass, white crappie, and blue catfish.
  • Table Rock Lake plays host to numerous year-round fishing tournaments and is where you can catch large mouth, small mouth, and Kentucky bass.
  • Bull Shoals Lake is the place to go for black bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass, and catfish.

Read on to learn about some of the other wonderful places to go fishing in Missouri.

Where can we go for a weekend getaway in Missouri?

  • St. Louis is a popular spot due to the wealth of things to do like baseball games, the zoo, the famous arch, and lots of historical sites.
  • Kansas City is the place to go to sample some of the best barbecue in the country, as well as for sports including football, baseball, soccer, and hockey.

Read on to learn about some of the other fantastic places to go for a weekend getaway in Missouri.

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