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.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 6:03PM CDT until June 11 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
At 603 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 8 miles north of Centralia to 5 miles northeast of Midway, or along a line from 8 miles north of Centralia to 7 miles northwest of Columbia, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Harrisburg, Sturgeon, Centralia and Hallsville. This includes the following State Parks... Finger Lakes State Park.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 6:01PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 314 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS CALHOUN GREENE JERSEY MACOUPIN MADISON MONROE SAINT CLAIR IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AUDRAIN BOONE CALLAWAY COLE MONITEAU OSAGE IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON LINCOLN MONTGOMERY SAINT CHARLES SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS CITY WARREN WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI MONROE PIKE RALLS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, BELLEVILLE, BOWLING GREEN, CAHOKIA, COLUMBIA, EDWARDSVILLE, FULTON, JEFFERSON CITY, MEXICO, SAINT CHARLES, SAINT LOUIS, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.
Hydrologic Outlook issued June 11 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
ESFEAX Missouri River at Boonville This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Missouri River at Boonville Flood stage: 21.0 feet Latest stage: 18.0 feet at 11 AM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 21.5 feet at 7 AM Monday Jun 15 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat 1pm 1pm 1pm Missouri River Boonville 21.0 18.0 Thu 11am 18.1 20.8 19.6 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
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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