Wakonda Lake Campground
Open year-round. Showers and potable water are available April 15 through October 31 only. Two-night minimum stay required on weekends. Limited to 15 days within any 30-consecutive-day period.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:48AM CDT until September 27 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at LaGrange. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Canton. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.6 feet, Front Street leading to the campground and Corps park campgrounds flood at this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning to a crest of 16.6 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:48AM CDT until September 27 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at LaGrange. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at LaGrange. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The entrance to the lower parking lot at the Mark Twain Casino begins flooding near this height, requiring the use of an alternate entrance. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening to a crest of 17.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
About
Wakonda Lake Campground sits along the wooded shoreline of Wakonda Lake within Wakonda State Park, located south of La Grange in Lewis County. The campground features sewer/electric/water hookup sites and operates year-round, though showers and potable water are only available during the on-season from April 15 through October 31. A dump station, laundry facilities, vault toilets, and a playground are available on-site. The park encompasses six clear-water lakes that attract thousands of migratory waterfowl annually, making it a destination for bird watchers. Fishing opportunities include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Two boat ramps provide lake access, though boats are restricted to idle speed only. Agate and Jasper lakes close to boating November 1 through January 31 and February 15 through March 31 for annual waterfowl migrations. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance through icampmo.com or by calling 877-ICampMO. A two-night minimum stay is required on weekends, and camping is limited to 15 days within any 30-consecutive-day period.
Directions
Located 3 miles south of La Grange on U.S. Highway 61. Address: 32836 State Park Road, La Grange, MO 63448.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 110ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| moparks@dnr.mo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 655-2280 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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