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.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:02AM CDT until May 25 at 2:40AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Grand River near Brunswick affecting Carroll and Chariton Counties. Grand River near Sumner affecting Carroll, Chariton, Livingston and Linn Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri... Grand River near Chillicothe affecting Livingston and Linn Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Sumner. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, State Highway 139 floods a half mile east of Sumner. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 35.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet Wednesday morning. - 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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