Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Due to flooding of the Missouri River, the park may experience campground closures and limitations. Check the website for updates.
- The Lewis and Clark Campground is open throughout the year, with reservations available April 15 through October 31.
- Reservations open 12 months in advance at 7am CST. and can be made online or over the phone.
- For weekend reservations, the park has a two-night minimum (either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday).
- Non-reservable, walk-up campsites may also be available. Call the park number for details.
When to Go
Thanks to the fishing and boating opportunities on Sugar Lake, summer is the most active time at this park, but even then, you are likely to encounter a peaceful landscape. The weather may reach the 90s and above on hot summer days, while moderate temperatures can be enjoyed in fall and spring. While camping is available year round, winter sometimes includes below-freezing temperatures and bouts of snow and ice.
Know Before You Go
- The park is recovering from major flooding in 2019, with facility and campground repairs and improvement ongoing.
- Day use of the park is often available, even when campsites and other facilities are closed.
- If the campground is not open at Lewis and Clark State Park, Weston Bend State Park is 15 miles to the south.
- While water is not available at individual campsites, water spigots are located near campground facilities. During the off-season, water is only available at a single frost-free spigot.
- Highlights include the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Plaza, which details the history of the 1804 Voyage of Discovery. Connect to the Gosling Lake Trail for a short nature hike.
Lewis And Clark State Park MO
Explore nature and history at this peaceful park in northern Missouri.
Explorers Lewis and Clark passed through the area now known as Lewis and Clark State Park on their 1804 expedition, noting the geese on the waters of an oxbow lake on the Missouri River. Today’s travelers will still find abundant wildlife. Grab your binoculars and watch for eagles, egrets, and more. If watching the skies isn’t your thing, you can hit the waters. The 365-acre Sugar Lake offers boating and fishing. An onsite campground is a perfect place to park your RV or to pitch a tent. When you’re ready for the city life, venture into Kansas City, which is less than an hour away.
Explorers Lewis and Clark passed through the area now known as Lewis and Clark State Park on their 1804 expedition, noting the geese on the waters of an oxbow lake on the Missouri River. Today’s travelers will still find abundant wildlife. Grab your binoculars and watch for eagles, egrets, and more. If watching the skies isn’t your thing, you can hit the waters. The 365-acre Sugar Lake offers boating and fishing. An onsite campground is a perfect place to park your RV or to pitch a tent. When you’re ready for the city life, venture into Kansas City, which is less than an hour away.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Lewis And Clark State Park MO
Once one of the stops on the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, today Lewis and Clark Campground boasts some seriously sweet outdoor experiences for Missouri campers. This campground is pretty popular amongst wildlife and photography lovers, since you may just spot herons, bald eagles, and swans during your stay. Campsites accommodate large RVs an Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Thanks to the fishing and boating opportunities on Sugar Lake, summer is the most active time at this park, but even then, you are likely to encounter a peaceful landscape. The weather may reach the 90s and above on hot summer days, while moderate temperatures can be enjoyed in fall and spring. While camping is available year round, winter sometimes includes below-freezing temperatures and bouts of snow and ice.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —