State Parks

Links to all the state parks referenced in the watershed pages.

Crowder State Park

Crowder State Park is the perfect park for the visitor who wants to escape the pace of city life and enjoy the outdoors in a relaxing, peaceful environment. Much of the park is covered with thick forest that displays a diverse population of trees, plants and flowers. Many types of wildlife - including deer, raccoons and wild turkeys - also make their homes in the forests of Crowder State Park.

Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site

A museum dedicated to the boyhood home, life, and military career of General John (Black Jack) J. Pershing.

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Lake of the Ozarks State Park has a little bit of something for everyone. Crave water adventure? Lake of the Ozarks has a full complement of boating options. Want a quiet place to hike or mountain bike? The park’s thousands of wooded acres have lots of places to get away from it all, with 12 trails that wind through the park.

Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site

Locust Creek Covered Bridge, built in 1868, once housed the nation's first transcontinental road, Route 8. Today, it is the longest of the four remaining bridges, measuring 151 feet.

Mark Twain State Park

Mark Twain State Park takes its name from the famous Missouri author-humorist whose real name was Samuel L. Clemens. Established in the 1920s through the efforts of the Mark Twain Memorial Park Association, it was transferred to the state in 1924 and is the third oldest state park in Missouri.

Pershing State Park

Wander through a slice of pre-settlement landscape at Pershing State Park. The park includes a boardwalk and hiking trail that winds through a wet prairie near a meandering stream with oxbow sloughs and cutoffs, and into a bottomland forest.

Pomme de Terre State Park

Pomme de Terre, French for "potato," can be translated "apple of the earth," which is a fitting interpretation when referring to Pomme de Terre State Park. Located on both the Hermitage and Pittsburg sides of Pomme de Terre Lake, the park offers a vast array of recreational opportunities.

Roaring River State Park

Roaring River is known for its premier trout fishing. Young and old alike will enjoy feeding and watching the fish in the spring pool or taking a tour of the trout hatchery. Other park features include a swimming pool, shaded picnic area and store.

St. Francois State Park

A description of St. Francois State Park and the facilities available.

St. Joe State Park

A description of St. Joe State Park and the facilities available.

Table Rock State Park

Located adjacent to Table Rock Lake and near Branson, Mo., one of the hottest tourism spots in the United States, Table Rock State Park offers easy lake access and is a short drive to area attractions and entertainment.

Union Covered Bridge Historic Site

Union Covered Bridge, built in 1871, is the only one of the four that represents the Burr-arch truss design. It served travelers in Monroe County for 99 years and remains an important structure in the area's history.

Washington State Park

Petroglyphs, quaint hiking shelters and incredible Ozark overlooks define the Washington State Park experience. Easy access to the Big River makes the park great for swimming or fishing and the park’s three hiking trails address every type of hike, from easy strolls to power hikes. Buildings constructed by African-American Civilian Conservation Corps stonemasons complement the park and add to its sense of history.

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State Parks

Crowder State Park

Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site

Mark Twain State Park

Pershing State Park

Pomme de Terre State Park

Roaring River State Park

St. Francois State Park

St. Joe State Park

Table Rock State Park

Union Covered Bridge Historic Site

Washington State Park

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