Missouri
Top Spots in and near Missouri
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Columbia, Missouri
Explore the Devil's Ice Box
3.5Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The park is known for its unique rock formations, including the rock bridge, sinkholes, and an underground stream at the Devil's Icebox cave.To reach the Devil's Icebox cave, start at the Devil...Read more -
Camdenton, Missouri
Hike the Colosseum Trail
4.20.7 mi / 65 ft gainThis park is best known for its castle ruins, which are also worth a visit. On the Colosseum Trail, you will hike down through a large 150ft deep sinkhole (the Colosseum) and under a natural stone bridge. After climbing out of the sinkhole you will reach a ridge with nice views. In spring, you wi...Read more -
Ironton, Missouri
Bouldering at Elephant Rock State Park
4.52 mi / 0 ft gainThe area is preserved for these amazing geological wonders. Huge boulders that stand end-to-end like a train of circus elephants fill the park. You can hike through the area and even boulder on top of the rocks. Short trails are found between and around the 'elephants!'Read more -
Weston, Missouri
Hike West Ridge Trail in Weston Bend State Park
5.02.5 mi / 150 ft gainA short day trip from Kansas City, Weston Bend State Park offers a nice getaway for those seeking the outdoors.How to get there: Weston Bend State Park is approximately 35 miles northwest of Kansas City. From Kansas City take I-29 N to exit 20 for Weston. Turn left on MO-371 N. Continue onto MO-...Read more -
Belleview, Missouri
Backpack the Bell Mountain Loop
4.012.1 miAn offshoot from the Ozark Trail, the Bell Mountain Loop trail offers a 12 mile loop (when starting from the HWY A trail head) that works perfectly as a beginner backpacking trip. The Ozark Trail website offers excellent maps for all sections of the trail (for free!), click here.Day 1: Hike 7.5 m...Read more -
Winona, Missouri
Explore Rocky Falls
4.30.4 mi / 60 ft gainRocky Falls are located only a short hike away from the parking lot. The swimming hole is also popular, and the adventurous can climb up to the rock face to reach the top of the falls.Read more -
Columbia, Missouri
Hike Shooting Star Bluffs
5.0Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The Shooting Star Bluffs are roughly a 1/2 of a mile into the Gans Creek Wild Area Trail System. There's a fork in the trail, so stay to the left to see the bluffs. You will see an opening in t...Read more -
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Hike the Whispering Pines Loop
4.09.2 mi / 1272 ft gainLarge rock formations, picturesque creeks, and wildflowers are all found along this trail. The full day hike can be either split in half via a connector trail, or lengthened into a multi-day backpacking trip, as there are three camping sites off the trail.Read more -
Joplin, Missouri
Grand Falls
5.0There really isn't much adventure in getting to the Grand Falls, because you could drive within 100 feet of it. Depending on when you go (season, day of the week, weather) will determine how easy it will be to park. But there is always some available every time i have gone. The best times to go ...Read more -
Saint Charles, Missouri
Hike the Lewis and Clark Trails
4.08.5 mi / 557 ft gainLocated in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area, this hike links together the Lewis and Clark Trails. At first the two trails overlap one another. When the trails split, for a shorter, 5.2 mile hike, you can stay on Clark Trail for the entire loop. For a longer hike take the 2.3 mile Lewis Trail l...Read more -
Camdenton, Missouri
Hike the Spring Trail
5.01.5 miThis hike starts out on a half mile of paved trail. From here you will climb a ton of steps to the top, which when the leaves are off the tress can offer a pretty good view. The trail connects with a few other trails on the way but is well marked so you will know what way to go. Parts of this tra...Read more -
Lesterville, Missouri
Explore the Johnson Shut-Ins
4.50.6 mi / 25 ft gainThe Shut-Ins Trailhead is located located next to the River Store in the Johnson Shut-Ins State Park day use area. Simply follow the paved trail for 0.3 miles to the boardwalk and viewing deck. Here you’ll find stairs accessing the Shut-Ins. Take your time exploring the unique rock formation...Read more -
Mound City, Missouri
Explore Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge's Scenic Loop
4.010 miSquaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge is located just outside of Mound City in northwest Missouri. The refuge is approximately 100 miles northwest of Kansas City off I-29. It’s headquarters/visitors center are on the east side of Hwy 159. The visitors center is open weekdays 7:30-4:30 and on se...Read more -
Ballwin, Missouri
Hike the Lone Wolf Trail
4.51.7 mi / 229 ft gainThis hike or bike ride in Castlewood State Park is rated as moderate and starts out with pleasant views on the bluffs. Follow the orange blazes as the trail descends into Kiefer Creek Valley, where you will hike alongside Kiefer Creek. The trail was originally built so that bicyclists could acc...Read more -
Leasburg, Missouri
Hike and Float on The Ozark Trail Courtois Section
4.024.6 miStarting from the Onondaga trail head of the Ozark Trail, this 12.6 mile backpacking trip and 12 mile float can be completed in two full days, or stretched into three days if you want to take a more casual pace. There is plentiful water, and several good camping spots along the trail, and of cour...Read more -
Ironton, Missouri
Hike Mina Sauk Falls Trail
3 mi / 400 ft gainThe hike begins with a paved trail leading to a plaque marking the highest point in Missouri. Although there is no view here it is still a fun spot to take a picture. Continue back on the main trail until you reach the junction marked by the backcountry camping registration box. Turn right at th...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Missouri
Ellington, Missouri
Webb Creek Park
Overview
Webb Creek Campground on Clearwater Lake greets visitors with excellent camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking oppor...
Blue Eye, Missouri
Old Highway 86
Overview
Old Highway 86 is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the rolling Missouri...
Warsaw, Missouri
Bledsoe Ferry
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Bledsoe Ferry Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting,...
Stockton, Missouri
Crabtree Cove
Overview
Crabtree Cove is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake an...
Warsaw, Missouri
Osage Bluff
Overview
Osage Bluff Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, s...
Wappapello, Missouri
Peoples Creek
Overview
People's Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishi...