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.

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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