Notable Campgrounds
- Best for new campers: If you don’t yet have camping equipment, Cuivre Campground’s platform tent sites come equipped with canvas tents.
- Best for glamping: Unlike most Missouri state parks, Cuivre Campground has a section with 30 full-hookup campsites.
- Best for solitude: Cuivre Campground’s walk-in tent sites are tucked away from the campground traffic.
- Best for camping with friends and family: Cuivre Campground’s family campsites offer pair pads with some shared amenities.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Decide what type of amenities you prefer. This park offers basic, electric, and full-hookup campsites, as well as some specialty offerings.
- The Missouri State Parks system opens reservations 12 months in advance.
- Reservations may be made by phone or on Missouri State Park’s website.
- This park is open year round, and reservations are available throughout the year.
- Water and showers are available April 15 through October 31. One spigot provides potable water in the off season.
- Walk-up registration is offered for non-reserved sites.
When to Go
If you plan to take advantage of the full suite of activities on Lake Lincoln, summer is your season. Daily temperatures reach the 80s or 90s, warming the lake waters. Expect high humidity. If you don’t plan to swim, spring and fall are particularly scenic, with blossoming trees in April and May and autumn colors in October and November. Temperatures and precipitation vary in the shoulder seasons. While the campground is open in winter, campers need to prepare for freezing temperatures and snow and ice, especially December through February.
Know Before You Go
- This park has a campground gate that locks in the evening, with times varying by seasons.
- Kayak and canoe rentals are offered seasonally.
- A boat launch is available for accessing Lake Lincoln. Gas-powered motors are not allowed.
- Unique recreational opportunities include orienteering and metal detecting.
- Downtown St. Louis is around an hour away, if you’d like to combine your visit with some urban sightseeing.
Cuivre River State Park
Explore this natural paradise in northeastern Missouri.
A 55-acre jewel-tone lake serves as a focal point at this northeastern Missouri state park. Named for the river that runs along its borders, Cuivre River State Park offers both scenery and recreation. Rolling hills reminiscent of the southern Missouri Ozarks rim the shores of Lake Lincoln. Enjoy the swim beach, venture along the shore for fishing, or hit the waters in a boat or kayak. Twelve trails meander through the woodlands and hills, with some offering views of the river valley, with accessibility for mountain biking, horseback riding, or traditional hiking.
A 55-acre jewel-tone lake serves as a focal point at this northeastern Missouri state park. Named for the river that runs along its borders, Cuivre River State Park offers both scenery and recreation. Rolling hills reminiscent of the southern Missouri Ozarks rim the shores of Lake Lincoln. Enjoy the swim beach, venture along the shore for fishing, or hit the waters in a boat or kayak. Twelve trails meander through the woodlands and hills, with some offering views of the river valley, with accessibility for mountain biking, horseback riding, or traditional hiking.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Cuivre River State Park
Cuivre River Campground is one heck of a city escape. Just a short drive from St. Louis, you’ll find all the nature you could need. Cuivre River is known for having tons to do, making it perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. Campsites are developed, and campers can enjoy exploring the many trails, plus fishing, swimming, and canoeing on th Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
If you plan to take advantage of the full suite of activities on Lake Lincoln, summer is your season. Daily temperatures reach the 80s or 90s, warming the lake waters. Expect high humidity. If you don’t plan to swim, spring and fall are particularly scenic, with blossoming trees in April and May and autumn colors in October and November. Temperatures and precipitation vary in the shoulder seasons. While the campground is open in winter, campers need to prepare for freezing temperatures and snow and ice, especially December through February.
Know Before You Go
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