Where to go
Missouri is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts or just plain folks who enjoy a walk in the woods. With hundreds of conservation and natural areas, state parks and Mark Twain National Forest lands, you can pursue your favorite outdoor activity close to home or across the state.
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View county maps online or download and print high-quality PDF county maps showing conservation areas where you can hunt or fish or enjoy any number of outdoor activities. Check out hiking and biking trails on MDC conservation areas in the MDC trails section. Or search the Conservation Atlas database by area name, county, facilities or activities. You can even use Google Earth to learn more about our areas.
The Directory of Missouri Natural Areas gives locations and brief descriptions of Missouri natural areas.
Use Missouri river basin maps to plan a trip to one of the state’s major river basins. Find canoe rentals to float Missouri streams.
MDC nature centers offer modern exhibits on nature and the environment. Nature centers can be found in St. Louis, Blue Springs, Springfield, Cape Girardeau and Jefferson City.
Shooting range and outdoor education centers offer safe, easy-to-access places near urban areas where people can go to target practice and learn other outdoor skills.
Many MDC hatcheries and trout parks feature visitor centers with displays, films and exhibits. All have tour schedules or will accept appointments for special tours.
