Notable Campgrounds
- Best for big rigs: Campground 4 offers a handful of sites with 50-amp hookups.
- Best for tent campers: The wooded walk-in campsites in Campground 1 offer plenty of privacy.
- Best for camping with kids: The playgrounds are closest to Campgrounds 2 and 4.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- The Missouri State Park website offers reservations up to 12 months in advance, or you may make them by phone.
- Though reservations are recommended, they may not be required. Call ahead for same-day availability.
- Walk-up reservations are allowed for non-reserved sites.
- Campgrounds 1 and 2 are open year round, while campgrounds 3 and 4 are available April 15 through October 31.
- Reservations are only available April 15 through October 31.
- A two-night stay is required on weekends, either Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.
When to Go
Wallace State Park springs to life in May, as the leaves begin to fill the trees and wildflowers bloom. It’s a great time for hiking the trails. As summer peaks, temperatures can sometimes top 90 degrees, and high humidity is possible. Fall weather is usually in full swing by mid-October, and the forests fill with color, creating pleasant camping conditions. Winter in Northern Missouri can bring freezing temperatures and frequent snows.
Know Before You Go
- The campground water spigots are turned off November 1 through April 14, with potable water available at a frost-free spigot at the dump station.
- Park gates lock at 9 p.m. during the on-season and at dusk during the off-season. Campers must arrive before the gates lock to enter the park.
- Nature programs are offered between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Wallace State Park is a 45-minute drive to downtown Kansas City, which bursts with entertainment options, including museums, restaurants, and nightspots.
Wallace State Park
Find sublime serenity at this northern Missouri park outside of Kansas City.
Seeking serenity in the Kansas City area? Ready for a good old-fashioned camping trip? Looking for a relaxing place to stay along I-35? Wallace State Park fits the bill for all of the above, offering a picturesque bit of woodlands and waters. The six-acre Lake Allaman provides a prime spot for fishing, boating, and paddling. Several trails wind through the surrounding hills and along Deer Creek, which offers a pretty place to play where pioneers once crossed the waters over 150 years ago. Shaded, well-spaced campsites offer respite from the busy world.
Seeking serenity in the Kansas City area? Ready for a good old-fashioned camping trip? Looking for a relaxing place to stay along I-35? Wallace State Park fits the bill for all of the above, offering a picturesque bit of woodlands and waters. The six-acre Lake Allaman provides a prime spot for fishing, boating, and paddling. Several trails wind through the surrounding hills and along Deer Creek, which offers a pretty place to play where pioneers once crossed the waters over 150 years ago. Shaded, well-spaced campsites offer respite from the busy world.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Wallace State Park
Escape from the tall buildings and concrete streets of the city and head on down to Wallace Campground. Just under an hour from Kansas City, this is a place where you can fish, swim, or hike to your heart’s delight. Wallace State Park is totally lush and green, and campsites are spacious and perfect for families and friends. What could be better!Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
- Best for big rigs: Campground 4 offers a handful of sites with 50-amp hookups.
- Best for tent campers: The wooded walk-in campsites in Campground 1 offer plenty of privacy.
- Best for camping with kids: The playgrounds are closest to Campgrounds 2 and 4.
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Wallace State Park springs to life in May, as the leaves begin to fill the trees and wildflowers bloom. It’s a great time for hiking the trails. As summer peaks, temperatures can sometimes top 90 degrees, and high humidity is possible. Fall weather is usually in full swing by mid-October, and the forests fill with color, creating pleasant camping conditions. Winter in Northern Missouri can bring freezing temperatures and frequent snows.
Know Before You Go
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