Missouri State Parks

The official page for the 93 state parks and historic sites in Missouri.

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Today is #NationalSonsAndDaughtersDay and also #PlayInTheSandDay, so why not celebrate them both at a designated swim beach in one of Missouri's state parks?

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Celebrate #NationalSmoresDay around a campfire at your favorite state park! Are you team burned black or team lightly toasted? Make your plan to celebrate at https://t.co/yHbn22taab.

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Looking for a way to cool off this weekend? Visit one of our designated swim beaches. For information on advisories, go to https://t.co/gjKUTbtJls.

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Thank you, Missouri! Your support of the Parks, Soils & Water Sales Tax helps manage our state parks, historic sites and natural resources, and continue effective soil and water management practices.

Thanks to @‌GovMikeKehoe and our partners! Learn more: https://t.co/xb8Rt7waNH

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Progress update: Our North Region Construction Crew is working on Locust Creek Covered Bridge in Laclede, building new boardwalks & ADA-compliant approaches, including 12’ wooden sections on the east & west sides. The team is also forming footings for a new concrete abutment!

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DYK Missouri state parks and historic sites do not charge entrance or parking fees? Thanks to the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax, which costs Missouri residents about $10 per year, entry is FREE!

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Your park visits fuel local small businesses!
A new University of MO study found that our 93 state parks & historic sites generate $1.5 BILLION in economic impact every year, supporting nearly 12,000 jobs statewide!
Visit https://t.co/epchjSuxV6 for more information.

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Happy #NationalDiscGolfDay! Why not check out Mark Twain State Park in Florida, MO, or Confederate Memorial State Historic Site in Higginsville, and place a round or two?

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Happy #WorldRangerDay2026! We appreciate our park rangers, who are commissioned law enforcement officers. They protect not only our guests but also our cultural and natural resources found in our state parks and historic sites.

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Help shape the future of MO's water trails!

@MOStateParks is accepting nominations for a water trail-use representative on the MO Trails Advisory Board (3-year term)!

Must be a MO resident & active water trail user.
Deadline: Sept. 15, 2026
Details: https://t.co/O9vWBiwxDW

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Congratulations to Erik Veenstra, our team member of the month!
Erik, senior maintenance worker at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, is always troubleshooting campground electrics, plowing snow, fixing toilets, repairing water line breaks, or mentoring team members.

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If you think hiking a 3-mile loop in this heat sounds tough, try doing it in full duty gear! Our rangers are practicing what they preach: SIP. WATER. CONSTANTLY.

Keep hydrated, know your limits, and remember, it’s far too hot for high-speed foot pursuits through the woods.

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Make your voice heard! Watch the public meeting videos online and make comments or suggestions. Visit https://t.co/uDsY2T4kyB to see the list of parks for this month.

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Congrats to Nick Love, superintendent at Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park, our team member of the month! While operating the trail solo due to staffing shortages, Nick's enthusiasm, work ethic and customer service never wavered.

#StateParksProud

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The free Missouri Flood & Drought app now includes boundaries for all 93 state parks & historic sites!

Get real-time stream level alerts, monitor local flooding, and plan safe travel routes outdoors.

Search your app store or visit: https://t.co/38LwRIYN0r

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Congrats to the assistant superintendent at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park , Rich Love, on his 40 years of working for Missouri State Parks! Such an amazing accomplishment – we’re so proud to have him on our team.

#StateParksProud

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DYK Gov. Daniel Dunklin was a trailblazer? In the 1830s, he championed Missouri's public schools, envisioned its university, and fought for humane prison reform.

Plan your trip to his grave in Herculaneum at https://t.co/iTREnQh6FU, where there will soon be a new ADA walkway!

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Happy #NationalBisonMonth! You don't have to travel out west to see them - plan a trip to Prairie State Park in Mindenmines. Remember, despite their "fluffy cow" nicknames, these are still wild animals and use caution when around them. Plan your trip at https://t.co/Hzc19eVYfL.

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Happy #WorldSnakeDay! Take a moment to appreciate these ssssslithering eco-superheroes, who control the rodent population serve as a food source for birds and help maintain a balanced ecosystem