Weston Bend State Park Shelter
The Open Shelter is currently open and available for reservations. This is a day-use facility only, not for overnight camping. The larger Bee Creek Shelter is closed throughout 2026 for improvement projects. Reservations can be made online 30 days to 12 months in advance, or by calling the park for dates less than 30 days out. When not reserved, the shelter is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:59AM CDT until May 25 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River at Sharps Station. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 31.5 feet, The south approach to the Highway B bridge over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from the Platte River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 28.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:59AM CDT until May 26 at 12:05AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Platte City. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, State Highway 92 at Tracy is overtopped. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.1 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Weston Bend State Park's Open Shelter is a reservable day-use picnic facility situated in the park's scenic day-use area. The shelter accommodates up to 50 guests and includes two large pedestal grills, picnic tables with at least one extended-end accessible table, electrical outlets, and a water spigot nearby. Accessible restrooms are available during the on-season, with an accessible pathway featuring a brief 5.9% slope. The park itself spans 1,133 acres on the east bank of the Missouri River in Platte County near Weston, Missouri. While this shelter is a day-use facility and not for overnight camping, the park does offer a separate campground with basic, electric, and full-hookup sites for those seeking overnight accommodations. The park features scenic overlooks of the Missouri River, a 3-mile paved bike trail, hiking trails, and a 1.75-acre off-leash dog park. Note that the larger enclosed Bee Creek Shelter (converted tobacco barn, capacity 125) is closed throughout 2026 for improvement projects. This listing is for the smaller open shelter in the day-use area, which remains operational.
Directions
From Kansas City, take I-29 north to Exit 20 (Highway 45). Turn left (west) onto Highway 45 and continue north approximately 2 miles. The park entrance is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| moparks@dnr.mo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (816) 640-5443 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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