Knob Noster State Park Campground
Open — Open year-round. Sites 1-25 are reservable year-round. Sites 30-71 operate seasonally from April 15 through October 31 and are closed November through April 14. During off-season (November 1 through April 14), showers and campground water are turned off; potable water is available at a frost-free spigot in front of the visitor center.
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:38PM CDT until April 20 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Cass, Johnson and Henry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood. At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 21.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 8:09PM CDT until April 18 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Cooper and Pettis. In west central Missouri, Bates, Henry and Johnson. * WHEN...Until 215 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sedalia, Clinton, Boonville, Windsor, Rich Hill, Pilot Grove, Smithton, Leeton, Urich, Green Ridge, Calhoun, Otterville, Deepwater, Montrose, Bunceton, Prairie Home, Coal, Rockville, Blackwater and Brownington. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:51PM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami and Wyandotte and Missouri, including the following areas, Bates, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Cooper, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray and Saline. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong cold front moving into the region this afternoon and evening will be the focus for widespread thunderstorm development. Storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. With recent rains across the region, areas receiving the heaviest rainfall this afternoon and evening may see localized instances of flash flooding. Additionally, thunderstorms may train over the same areas during the evening, particularly near and south of U.S. Highway 50. Should this setup materialize, several instances of flash flooding and river flooding may occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Knob Noster State Park Campground is located in a peaceful setting of open oak woodland with prairie patches along the meandering Clearfork Creek in west-central Missouri. The campground offers a variety of camping options including basic sites, electric sites, and full hookup sites with sewer/electric/water connections. Sites 1-25 feature 50-amp electric service and are available year-round, while sites 30-71 have 30-amp service and operate seasonally from April 15 through October 31. The campground accommodates RVs and trailers with driveways ranging from 43 to 71 feet long, making it suitable for larger rigs. During the on-season (April 15 through October 31), full amenities including showers and water are available throughout the campground. Off-season campers (November 1 through April 14) can access potable water at a frost-free spigot in front of the visitor center. The park also features organized group camps, a special-use camping area with eight campsites, family campsites for extra space, and two backpack camps on McAdoo Trail. The park offers seven hiking trails ranging from half a mile to 7.1 miles, fishing opportunities in Clearfork Creek, and year-round outdoor recreation. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance through the Missouri State Parks system. Generator use is prohibited except with park manager approval for health and safety reasons. Camping is limited to 15 days within any 30-consecutive-day period.
Directions
From the junction of US 50 and Highway 23, travel 2 miles south on Highway 23 to reach the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 68ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (660) 563-2463 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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