Finger Lakes State Park Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Water and showers are operational April 1 through October 31. During off-season (November through March), water to the campground is shut off and the showerhouse is closed, though camping remains available. Reservations accepted up to 12 months in advance. Camping limited to 15 days within any 30-day period.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:41PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Finger Lakes State Park Campground provides a unique camping experience on land reclaimed from strip mining operations. Located just north of Columbia, the park has transformed scarred terrain into a recreational destination where riders can enjoy miles of ATV and off-road motorcycle trails alongside hikers and mountain bikers on the 3.8-mile Kelley Branch Trail. The campground sits in a wooded area with hilly terrain and offers both basic and electric sites with 30-amp and 50-amp hookups. Amenities include modern restrooms with hot showers, vault toilets, a dump station, playground, and a wood lot. The park also features a sand swimming beach, fishing in former mine pit lakes stocked with bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, and a 4.5-mile water trail for canoeing and kayaking. ATVs and motorcycles are prohibited from riding within the campground itself and must remain on paved surfaces when transiting through. ORV permits are required for trail riding and can be purchased online or at the park office.
Directions
From Columbia, take US 63 north approximately 10 miles. Exit at Route E and head east. Turn left onto Peabody Road and continue to the park entrance at 1505 E. Peabody Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 81ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| moparks@dnr.mo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 443-5315 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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