Pershing State Park Campground
Open year-round. Full amenities including hot showers available April 15 through October 31. Reservations accepted up to 12 months in advance via icampmo1.usedirect.com or 877-422-6766. Camping limited to 15 days within any 30-consecutive-day period. Generators prohibited unless approved by park manager.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 3:35PM CDT until June 11 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
At 335 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Novinger to 16 miles west of La Plata to near Brookfield, moving east at 50 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... Brookfield, Marceline, La Plata, Bucklin, New Cambria, Elmer, Ethel, South Gifford, New Boston, and Saint Catherine.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 3:30PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
TORNADO WATCH 313 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI LINN LIVINGSTON MACON PUTNAM SULLIVAN IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI ADAIR SCHUYLER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BROOKFIELD, CHILLICOTHE, DOWNING, GLENWOOD, GREEN CITY, GREENTOP, KIRKSVILLE, LA PLATA, LANCASTER, MACON, MARCELINE, MILAN, QUEEN CITY, AND UNIONVILLE.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 10:40AM CDT until June 11 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Chariton County in north central Missouri... Daviess County in north central Missouri... Grundy County in north central Missouri... Harrison County in north central Missouri... Linn County in north central Missouri... Northern Livingston County in north central Missouri... Macon County in north central Missouri... Mercer County in north central Missouri... Putnam County in north central Missouri... Northwestern Randolph County in north central Missouri... Sullivan County in north central Missouri... Adair County in northeastern Missouri... Schuyler County in northeastern Missouri... Northeastern DeKalb County in northwestern Missouri... Gentry County in northwestern Missouri... Worth County in northwestern Missouri... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1036 AM CDT, Transportation department officials indicate numerous closed roads due to high water as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 7 inches of rain have fallen over the past 24 hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area later today. This flood warning replaces the previous warning which expires at 1045 am. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kirksville, Trenton, Macon, Brookfield, Bethany, Marceline, Milan, Unionville, Albany, La Plata, Lancaster, Princeton, Grant City, Bevier, Green City, Queen City, Jamesport, Bucklin and Ridgeway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 9:28AM CDT until June 14 at 6:03PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Grand River near Chillicothe affecting Livingston and Linn Counties. Grand River near Sumner affecting Livingston, Linn, Chariton and Carroll Counties. Grand River near Pattonsburg affecting Daviess and Gentry Counties. Grand River near Gallatin affecting Daviess and Livingston Counties. Grand River near Brunswick affecting Chariton and Carroll Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Chillicothe. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Low-lying cropland floods. At 28.0 feet, Rural roads are under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 9:28AM CDT until June 16 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Grand River near Chillicothe affecting Livingston and Linn Counties. Grand River near Sumner affecting Livingston, Linn, Chariton and Carroll Counties. Grand River near Pattonsburg affecting Daviess and Gentry Counties. Grand River near Gallatin affecting Daviess and Livingston Counties. Grand River near Brunswick affecting Chariton and Carroll Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Sumner. * WHEN...From this morning to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Bottomland 1 to 2 miles south of the gage begins to flood. At 26.0 feet, Rural land adjacent to the river is flooded. At 28.0 feet, Rural roads are under water. At 37.0 feet, State Highway 139 floods a half mile east of Sumner. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Pershing State Park, named after World War I General John J. Pershing who was born nearby, protects one of Missouri's few remaining examples of wet prairie habitat. The campground sits in a wooded area offering welcome shade during summer months, with both electric and basic sites available year-round. Modern amenities include flush restrooms, hot showers (seasonal), laundry facilities, and a sanitary dump station. The park's 3,576 acres feature a meandering stretch of Locust Creek with oxbow sloughs and cutoffs characteristic of an unaltered prairie stream. A boardwalk trail winds through the wet prairie, providing an accessible way to experience this unique ecosystem. Four small lakes offer fishing for bass, bluegill, channel catfish, bullhead, carp, and drum. Boating is permitted with electric motors only. An enclosed picnic shelter with kitchen facilities and an open shelter with water and electricity are available for day use. Backcountry camping along the Locust Creek Riparian Trail is free with registration. The park serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding prairie region and learning about General Pershing's legacy at nearby attractions.
Directions
29277 Highway 130, Laclede, MO 64651. Located in Linn County in north-central Missouri.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 85ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| moparks@dnr.mo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (660) 963-2299 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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