How’s your summer shaping up? Is your calendar already jam-packed with fun activities, or are you still looking to add some adventures to it? Either way, try to fit in a visit to Long Branch State Park, an underrated summer destination in Missouri that has something for everyone – from a sandy beach to picturesque camping sites.

Pack up the car for a day - or a few days, if you're in the mood for camping out - of fun at Long Branch State Park in Macon.
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The more than 1,800-acre state park boasts a beautiful sandy beach, where you can stake out a spot for relaxing on a beach towel or a beach chair.
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Before or after cooling off in Long Branch Lake, start or join an impromptu game of beach volleyball. Or, how does building a good, old-fashioned sandcastle sound?
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Bring a picnic along for a leisurely meal at one of the picnic tables that sits shaded under towering trees. You can also grab a bite to eat from the Marina Store, which sells ice cream, cold drinks, and other goodies.
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If you're up for spending time on the water, head over to the Marina Store to rent a kayak, a canoe, or a paddle board. You can also rent a knee board or a tube.
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Kiddos still bursting with energy as the day wears on? Relax as they play on the playground that has all of the classics - swings, tunnels, and a sliding board.
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Don't want the day to end? Turn your day trip into a camping adventure. Long Branch State Park features parking spots for RVs and tent sites.
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Click here for the official website of Long Branch State Park. Or, go here for Facebook.
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What’s your favorite summer destination in Missouri? Would you consider it underrated? Let us know in the comments! For another fun summer adventure, stop by Grand Falls in Joplin, the perfect spot to cool off on a scorching summer day.

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Long Branch State Park, 28615 Visitor Center Rd, Macon, MO 63552, USA