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This is a publication of Tamegonit Lodge, the Order of the Arrow lodge affiliated with the Heart of America Council, BSA. Updated: December 2012

Additional copies of this publication are available through the Program Services Department at the Heart of America Council Scout Service Center 10210 Holmes Road Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Phone: (816) 942-9333 Toll Free: (800) 776-1110 Fax: (816) 942-8086 Online: www.hoac-bsa.org

Camps: Revised December 2012; Rivers: Revised November 2008; Caves: Revised July 2007; Trails: Revised March 2010; High Adventure: Revised September 2007

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Table of Contents

Camp Geiger ...... 11

Camp Jayhawk...... 11

Camp Oakledge ...... 12

Camp Orr...... 12

Camp Prairie Schooner...... 13

Camp Shawnee...... 13

Camp Thunderbird...... 14 Image Courtesy of heartlandfarm.wordpress.com

Camp Timberlake ...... 14 A Camp Wa-Kon -Da ...... 15 Arrow Rock State Historic Site ...... 5 Castlewood State Park ...... 15 B Confederate Memorial Historic Site ...... 16 Babler Memorial Park...... 5 Covered Bridge Sites ...... 16 Baker State Park ...... 6 Crowder State Park ...... 17 Bartle Scout Reservation ...... 6 Cuivre River State Park...... 17 Battle of Athens State Historic Site ...... 7 D Battle of Lexington State Historic Site...... 7 Devil ’s Den State Park...... 18 Bennett Spring State Park ...... 8 Dillard Mill State Historic Site ...... 18 Big Lake State Park ...... 8 Douglas State Fishing Lake...... 19 Big Oak Tree State Park...... 9 E Blue & Gray Park ...... 9 Eleph ant Rocks State Park ...... 19 Boon e’s Lick State Historic Site...... 10 Elk City State Park ...... 20 Bothwell State Park...... 10

HOAC – Order of the Arrow – ON THE LOOSE CAMPING – Page 2 Landahl Park ...... 29 F Leavenworth State Fishing Lake ...... 30 Fall River State Park ...... 20 Lewis and Clark State Park...... 30 Finger Lakes State Park ...... 21 Little Blue - Fort Osage Park...... 31 Fleming Park – Blue Springs Lake...... 21 Long Branch State Park...... 31 Fleming Park – Lake Jacomo ...... 22 Longview Lake Organized Campgrounds ...... 32 Frank Childress Scout Reservation...... 22 Lost Bridge Park ...... 32 G M Graham Cave State Park ...... 23 Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site...... 33 Grand Gulf State Park...... 23 Mark Twain State Park ...... 33 H Mastodon State Park ...... 34 Ha Ha Tonka State Park ...... 24 Meramec State Park...... 34 Harry S. Truman State Park...... 24 Miami County Game Management Area ...... 35 Hawn State Park ...... 25 Milford State Park ...... 35 Hohn Scout Reservation ...... 25 Monkey Mountain Park ...... 36

I Montauk State Park ...... 36

Indiana Cave State Park ...... 26 N

J Naish Scout Reservation ...... 37

John son ’s Shut-Ins State Park ...... 26 O

K Onondaga Cave State Park ...... 37

Kanopolis State Park ...... 27 P Knob Noster State Park ...... 27 Perry State Park...... 38

L Pershing State Park...... 38

La Benite River Bluff Park...... 28 Pomme De Terre State Park ...... 39

Lake of the Ozarks State Park...... 28 Pomona State Park ...... 39

Lake Wappapello State Park ...... 29 Prairie State Park ...... 40

HOAC – Order of the Arrow – ON THE LOOSE CAMPING – Page 3 Toronto State Park ...... 45 R Trail of Tears State Park ...... 46 Roaring River State Park ...... 40 Tuttle Creek State Park...... 46 Robertsville State Park...... 41

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park...... 41 V

Van Meter State Park ...... 47 S

Shawnee Mission Park...... 42 W

St. Francois State Park...... 42 Wakonda State Park ...... 47

St. Joe State Park ...... 43 Wallace State Park ...... 48

Stockton State Park...... 43 Washington State Park...... 48

Watkins Mill State Park...... 49 T Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site...... 49 Table Rock State Park ...... 44 Weston Bend State Park ...... 50 Thomas Hart Benton Home Wilson State Park...... 50 and Studio State Historic Site ...... 44 Winding River Girl Scout Camp ...... 51 Thousand Hills State Park ...... 45 Wyandotte County Park ...... 51

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ARROW ROCK STATE HISTORIC SITE SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site 139 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 13 miles North of I-70 on Highway 41 in Saline County Basic, Improved, Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: The spirit of Miss ouri’s frontier years lingers in this quiet, SERVICES historic vill age. The white-frame and red-brick buildings and the canopied boardwalk Electricity, Water, Showers appear today much as they did years ago, when wagons heading west on the Santa Fe Trail were a common site. Historic buildings in Arrow Rock include the Old Tavern, a BOATING one-room jail, the old courthouse, the home of artist George Caleb Bingham and the old tavern where visitors can dine in an 1800’s atmosphere. The Arrow Rock Lyceum FACILITIES is a noted summer theater that provides entertainment for visitors to the historic site. A campground is available. The services described are handicap access ible. FISHING PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Shelters

SWIMM ING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Arrow Rock State Historic Site in Arrow Rock, MO 65320, Phone (660) 837-3330

BABLER MEMORIAL PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 2,439 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 20 miles west of downtown St. Louis on Highway 109, Basic, Improved, Scout between US 40 and Highway 100 SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: Babler’s location on the fringe of a metropolitan area Restroom, Water, creates a park enjoyed by many urban dwellers and provides a peaceful contrast for Showers, Laundr y tourists visiting the St. Louis area. The richly wooded 2,439-acre park is complete with campgrounds, a swimming pool, horseback riding rentals and trails, a tennis BOATING court, and an interpretive nature center with a naturalist on du ty year-round. FACILITIES Southwoods hollow natural area also is in the park. The Babler outdoor education center for special populations is located in this park and is designed to accommodate FISHING campers with spec ial needs. A year-round naturalist is avail able. PERSONNEL Full Time TRAIL REPORT: Bicycle, Equestrian, Hiking, Interpretive PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks Shelters

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Edmund A Babler Memorial SWIMM ING Park, Rt.1, Box 468, Chesterfield, MO 63017, Phone (314) 458-3813 Pool

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BAKER STATE PARK SIZE AREA 5,168 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 3 miles north of Patterson on Highway 143 in Wayne Equestrian, Scout County SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: Dating back to the 1920 ’s, Sam A. Baker State Park Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y encompasses 5,168 acres of scenic St. Francois mountain terrain. One of the main features is the expansive, unspo il ed wild erness surrounding Mudlick Mountain. Big BOATING Creek and the St. Francois River, which borders the park, attract many fishermen and Stream, Canoe, Rental canoeist. With an interpretive nature ce nter, campsites, cabins, a rustic dining lodge, and a clear stream for summer splashin g, the park is ideal for a vacation, a FACILITIES Dining, Cabin campground also is available for horseback riders. Year-round naturalist available. FISHING TRAIL REPORT: Backpacking, Equ estrian, Hiking Stream

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PERSONNEL Full Time WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATI ON: Sam A. Baker State Park, PICNICKING Patterson, MO 63956, Phone (314) 856 -4411 Shelters

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BARTLE SCOUT RESERVATION SIZE AREA 3,200 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 11 mil es East of Lowry City on MO C, then 1.5 mil es Scout

SW of Iconium on MO ZZ in south we st Miss ouri. SERVICES Restroom, Water POINTS OF INTEREST: Osage Wilderness Trail; Beautiful Ozark scenery; The ‘Point’; Truman Reservoir. BOATING Lake TRAIL REPORT: Hiking, Backpac king (14 mil es) FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING Lake WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATI ON: Camping Service, Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO PERSONNEL 64131, Phone (816) 942-9333 Full Time PICNICKING

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BATTLE OF ATHENS STATE HISTORIC SIZE AREA 394 Acres SITE SITES Basic TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SERVICES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: Off Highway 81 on Highway CC in Clark County BOATING POINTS OF INTEREST: This is the site of the northern most battle fought west River, Cano e of the Mississippi River during the Civil War. Union troops defeated the pro-south Missouri State guard here in 1861. During this battle, the Benning House, popularly FACILITIES called the cannonball house, was hit by Confederate cannonballs. Today, visitors can FISHING enjoy these historic features as well as a campground. River

TRAIL REPORT: Hiking PERSONNEL

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PICNICKING Shelters

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Battle of Athens State Historic SWIMM ING Site, Revere, MO 63465, Phone (660) 877-3871

BATTLE OF LEXINGTON STATE SIZE AREA HISTORIC SITE 106 Acres

SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SERVICES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: On 13th Street in Lexington, MO BOATING POINTS OF INTEREST: The Missouri State Guard troops of Major Den Sterling Boat Ramp, River, Cano e Price defeated the Union Troops of Col. James A. Mulligan and captured the Missouri FACILITIES River Port of Lexington du ring the September 18-20, 1861, battle at this historic site. Visitors to the site can learn the history of the battle of the hemp bales, one of three FISHING major Civil War battles in Missouri, and tour the Anderson -Davis house, used by both River sides as a field hospital during battle. A mile long, interpretive, self-guiding trail of the battlefield is available. PERSONNEL

PICNICKING TRAIL REPORT: Hiking, Interpretive 15 Sites

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed SWIMM ING

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Battle of Lexington State Historic Site Lexington, MO 64067, Phone (660) 259-2112

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BENN ETT SPRING STATE PARK SIZE AREA 3,064 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 12 miles west of Lebanon on HWY. 64 in Dallas and LaClede Counties SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Showers, POINTS OF INTEREST: Centered around one of the Ozark’s largest natural Water, Laundr y springs, Bennett Spring State Park is one of the state’s oldest and most popular parks. BOATING The spring fed stream runn ing through the park is stocked daily during the March 1 - Boat Ramp, River October 31 trout season and provides exce ll ent fishing for rainbow trout. The emerald colored spring is the fourth largest in the state; nearly 100 milli on gallons of water flow FACILITIES from it daily. Canoeing is popular on the nearby Niangua River. An interpretive nature Store, Dining, Cabin center and a year-round naturalist are available. The services and the fishing are FISHING handicap access ible. Trout

TRAIL REPORT: 5.25-mile Hiking Tr ail PERSONNEL Full Time TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PICNICKING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Bennett Spring State Park, Rt.16, Shelters

Box 750, Lebanon, MO 65536, Phone (417) 532-4338 SWIMM ING

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SIZE AREA 111 Acres

BIG LAKE STATE PARK SITES Basic, Improved TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Showers, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 7 miles west of Mound City, MO on Missouri 118, Water, Laundr y then 2 mil es south on Missouri 111 in northwest Missouri near the Missouri River BOATING POINTS OF INTEREST: A 625-acre natural oxbow lake offers fishing and bird Boat Ramp, Canoe, Lake watching at this 111-acre park. Surrounded by the bo tt omland farms that border the FACILITIES Missouri River, the park provides a scenic spot for camping. The park has camping Dining, Cabin, Motel facilities, a swimming pool, and modern, kitchen equipped cabins. Possible to use the park as a base for visits to nearby Squaw Creek National Wil dl ife Refuge, which is FISHING famous for bald eagles. The Pony Express Stables Museum, Jesse James Home, the Lake St. Joseph Museum, and the Patee House are in nearby St. Joseph. PERSONNEL Season al TRAIL REPORT: PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: First come Shelters

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Big Lake State Park, RR 1, SWIMM ING Bigelow, MO 64425, Phone (660) 442-3770 Pool

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BIG OAK TREE STATE PARK SIZE AREA 1,004 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 14 miles south of East Prairie on HWY. 102 Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Majestic trees tower above the rich delta stretching all SERVICES around Big Oak Tree State Park. The 1,004-acre park gets its name from giant trees, a BOATING number of which have been identified as the largest, or ‘Champion s’, of their species. Boat Ramp, Canoe, Lake A boardwalk through the park allows visitors to get an inside view of this remnant of the vast swamp forest that once covered Miss ouri’s Boo t-heel. The trails listed below FACILITIES are handicap access ible. FISHING Lake TRAIL REPORT: Hiking, Interpretive PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PICNICKING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Big Oak Tree State Park, East Shelters Prairie, MO 63845, Phone (314) 649-3149 SWIMM ING

An aerial view of Big Oak Tree State Park.

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BLUE & GRAY PARK SIZE AREA 1,773 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO SITES Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles West of Lone Jack on US 50, then 2 mil es North on Buckner - Tarsney Road in Central Western Miss ouri SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: Many rugged features, woods, open fields and fishing BOATING ponds. Lone Jack Civil War Trail crosses the park; Missouri Town - 1855 and Native Animal Enclosure at Fleming Park; Lone Jack Civil War Museum is nearby. FACILITIES FISHING TRAIL REPORT: Hiking PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PICNICKING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, 22807 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015, Phone (816) 795-8200 SWIMM ING

HOAC – Order of the Arrow – ON THE LOOSE CAMPING – Page 9 BOONE’S LICK STATE HISTORIC SITE

TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SIZE AREA 17 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 19 miles northwest of Boonville, off HWY 19, on HWY 187 in Howard County in central Miss ouri SITES SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: One of the earliest centers of industry in central Missouri, Boon e’s Lick is the site of the salt-manufacturing business once owned and BOATING operated by Daniel Boon e’s sons, Daniel M. and Nathan Boone. Visitors to the historic site may follow a wooded trail that leads down the hillside to the salt springs FACILITIES where the Boone brothers began their business. No camping facilities are available for FISHING this day-use site. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: ½ mile Hiking PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed SWIMM ING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Boon e’s Lick State Historic Site, Boonesboro, MO, Phone (660) 837-3330

BOTHWELL STATE PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 244 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5 miles north of Sedalia, off US 65 in Pettis County SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Since its construction in the early 1900’s the stone Bothwell Lodge has intrigued passerby’s traveling north from Sedalia. The country BOATING estate, once owned by ph ilanthrop ist John H. Bothwell, is located on a wooded bluff FACILITIES that is now a part of this 184-acre state park. Tours are available of the lodge. The park is for day-use only, and no camping facilities are provided. FISHING

TRAIL REPORT: ¾ mile Hiking, Interpretive PERSONNEL

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed PICNICKING Shelters

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Bothwell State Park, Sedalia, MO SWIMM ING 65301, Phone (660) 827-0510

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CAMP GEIGER

SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America 300 Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 3 miles north of St. Joseph on Missouri K in SITES Northwest Missouri near the Missouri River. Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Pony Express Stables Museum, Jesse James home, and SERVICES the St. Joseph Museum are in nearby St. Joseph, MO BOATING

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Pony Express Council, BSA, P. PERSONNEL O. Box 8157, St Joseph, MO 64508, 816-233-1351 PICNICKING

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CAMP JAYHAWK SIZE AREA 320 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America SITES Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 12 miles West of Lawrence on US 24 to Perry, then 6 miles North on access road on east side of Parry Lake in Central Eastern Kansas SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: Lake activities area a possibility; Open for unit camping BOATING from September through April only; Kansas State Capitol, Kansas State Historical Lake

Society Museum and a zoo at Gage Park are in nearby Topeka, Ks. FACILITIES

TRAIL REPORT: FISHING

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PERSONNEL

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Jayhawk Area Council, BSA, P PICNICKING O Box 851, Topeka Ks 66601, Phone (785) 354-8541 SWIMM ING

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CAMP OAKLEDGE SIZE AREA 320 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: Girl Scouts of America SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5 miles South of Lincoln on US 65, then 10 miles East Scout on MO BB in central Missouri. SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping and lake activities on the Lake of the BOATING Ozarks. Several hiking trails are on the camp. Heated lodges are available - damage Lake deposit requ ired. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: Hiking FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2-4 weeks PERSONNEL

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mid-Continent Council of Girl PICNICKING Scouts, 8383 Blue Parkway, Kansas City MO 64133, Phone (816) 358-8750 SWIMM ING

CAMP ORR

TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4.5 miles West of Jasper on Ark 74, then 3 miles N on a gravel road to the Buffalo River in Central Northern Arkansas. SIZE AREA Acres POINTS OF INTEREST: Buffalo River access po int; Beautiful Ozark scenery. SITES Scout TRAIL REPORT: SERVICES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks BOATING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Westark Area Council BSA, River, Cano e Station A - Box 3156, Ft Smith, Arkansas 72913, Phone (501) 782-7244 FACILITIES

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Triple Falls as seen in Camp Orr. PICNICKING Courtesy of btoellner.typepad.com SWIMM ING

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CAMP PRAIRIE SCHOONER

SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: Girl Scouts of America 180 Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 0.5 miles East of Noland Road on Little Blue Road, SITES then 0.5 mil es Northeast on Ess Road. in Kansas City, MO Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping activities; heated lodges are available - SERVICES damage depo sit required; Missouri Town - 1855 and Lake Jacomo are nearby. BOATING

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES Cabin TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2-4 weeks FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mid-Continent Council of Girl PERSONNEL Scouts, 8383 Blue Parkway, Kansas City MO 64133, 816-358-8750

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CAMP SHAWNEE SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: Campfire Camp 291 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: On MO FF 5.5 West of Parkville in Western Miss ouri Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Used by many Boy Scout units. Available activities are: SERVICES hiking, outdoor cooking, nature lore, swimming, indoor camping and orienteering. Parkville College, Noah’s Ark Airport, Missouri River, Line Creek Park and Museum BOATING and Fort Leavenworth are nearby. FACILITIES Cabin TRAIL REPORT: Hiking FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 4-12 weeks PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Kansas City Missouri Council of PICNICKING Camp Fire, 8733 Sni-A-Bar Road, Kansas City, MO 64129, 816-737-3256 SWIMM ING Pool

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TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America SIZE AREA 555 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 15 miles northeast of Moberly, off Hwy 63, in North Central Missouri. Follow signs. SITES Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Nearby are the Moniteau Wilderness Trail, the Rudolph SERVICES Bennitt Wil dl ife Area, Union Covered Bridge and Mark Twain State park. Part of the camp is designated a Nation al Historic site by the United States Government. BOATING

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Great River Council, BSA, P O Box 736, Columbia, MO 65201, Phone (314) 449-2561 PICNICKING

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CAMP TIMBERLAKE

TYPE OF CAMP: Girl Scouts of America SIZE AREA 80 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: Just west of 179th St. exit off US 69 in Johnson County in eastern Kansas. SITES Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping activities; heated lodges are available - SERVICES damage depo sit requ ired. BOATING TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2-4 weeks Cabin

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mid-Continent Council of Girl FISHING Scouts, 8383 Blue Parkway, Kansas City MO 64133, Phone (816) 358-8750 PERSONNEL

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CAMP WA-KON-DA

SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: On Combs Road in Bellevue in Southeast Nebraska SITES Scout POINTS OF INTEREST: 12 mile Logan Fontenelle Trail; 1827 John Dougherty Indian Agency; 1869 Burlington Railway Station ; SAC Museum on Off utt Air Base. SERVICES BOATING TRAIL REPORT: 12 mile Hiking FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mid-America Council, BSA, 519 South 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone (402) 341-2086 PERSONNEL

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CASTLEWOOD STATE PARK SIZE AREA 1,790 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: East on Kiefer Creek Road, off new Ballwin Road from HWY. 100 in St. Louis County SERVICES

BOATING Boat POINTS OF INTEREST: The scenic Meramec River flows through the 1,790- Ramp, Cano e, Acre Castlewoo d State Park, making it a popular park for canoeing and fishing. Rental Towering above the river are majestic limestone bluffs. Within easy reach of St. Louis, the park is excellent for day activities, such as picnicking and hiking, and no camping FACILITIES sites are provided. FISHING River TRAIL REPORT: Equestrian, 4 mile Hiking, 3.5 mile Hiking, Bicycle PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed PICNICKING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Castlewood State Park, Ballwin, Shelters MO 63021, Phone (314) 527-6481 SWIMM ING

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CONFEDERATE

MEMORIAL HISTORIC SITE SIZE AREA 113 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1 mile N of Higginsville on US HWY 13 SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: The site is located on what was once the grounds of the BOATING Confederate home of Missouri, which housed dependent Civil War veterans and their families. The last veteran of the war died there in 1950 at the age of 107. Today, the FACILITIES 113-acre site is a memorial to the 40,000 Missourians who fought under the FISHING Confederate flag. A historic chapel and cemetery, several small lakes for fishing, and Lake picnic sites are provided. This park is for day use only and no camping is avail able. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed 25 Sites

SWIMM ING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Confederate Memorial Historic Site, Higginsville, MO 64037, Phone (660) 584-2853

COVERED BRIDGE SITES SIZE AREA

TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SITES

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: See below... SERVICES BOATING POINTS OF INTEREST: Four 19th century bridges have been listed as part of the Historic-site system. They are Union Covered Bridge, 5 miles west of Paris on US FACILITIES 24 and 4 miles S on HWY C in Monroe County; Burfordville Bridge, see Bollinger Mill State Historic site; Sandy Creek Covered Bridge, 5 miles N of Hillsboro, off FISHING HWY 21 in Jefferson County; and Locust Creek Covered Bridge, 3 miles W of PERSONNEL LaClede on US 36 and 1 mile NE on a gravel road in Linn County. Access to Locust Creek Covered Bridge will remain difficult until the bridge is restored and the access PICNICKING road is improved. SWIMM ING TRAIL REPORT:

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS:

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Toll free 1-800-334-6946

HOAC – Order of the Arrow – ON THE LOOSE CAMPING – Page 16 SIZE AREA CROWDER STATE PARK 673 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles west of Trenton on Highway 146 in Grundy SERVICES Elec tricity, County Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: The rolling hills of northern Missouri serve as a scenic memorial to Major General Enoch H. Crowder, the Missourian who founded the BOATING selective service system in 1917. The 673-acre park includes an 18-acre stocked lake, Boat Ramp, Lake, Cano e and several forest trails leading to Tho mpson River, which borders the park. Camp FACILITIES Grand River is a group camp located in the park. FISHING TRAIL REPORT: Hiking Lake and Stream

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: File in November PERSONNEL

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Crowder State Park, Trenton, PICNICKING MO 64683, Phone (660) 359-6473 Shelters

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CUIVRE RIVER STATE PARK SIZE AREA 6,250 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 3 miles east of Troy on Highway 47, Lincoln County Equestrian, Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Encompassing much of the rugged, wooded terrain SERVICES Elec tricity, surrounding Big Sugar Creek in the southern Lincoln Hills, Cuivre River State Park is Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y one of Miss ouri’s largest and most natural state parks. The 6,250-acre park includes an 55-acre lake, more than 30 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, and a BOATING campground for riders. In addition to the extensive hardwood forests, the visitors may Boat Ramp, Lake, River, enjoy several areas where native grasses are being restored as an example of Miss ouri’s Cano e original prairie. The park also includes three group camps. General camping and river activities on Cuivre River and 55 acre Lake Lincoln. Year-round naturali st avail able. FACILITIES FISHING TRAIL REPORT: 5.2 mile Hiking Trail; 2.5 mile Hiking and Equestrian Trail; 20 Lake, River mile Hiking, Equestrian and Backpacking Trail; and 3 mile Hiking and Backpacking Tr ail PERSONNEL Full Time TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PICNICKING Shelter WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Cuivre River State Park, RR.1, Box 25, Tr oy, MO 63379, Phone (314) 528-7247 SWIMM ING Beach

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DEVIL’S DEN STATE PARK SIZE AREA 2,250 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 7 miles South of Fayetteville on US 71, then 18 miles Basic southwest on Ark 170 in Northwest Arkansas SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: Devil ’s Den - 550 undeveloped fracture cave; 14.5 mile Showers, Laundr y Butterfield trail - excellent for backpacking; Rugged area with towering cliffs, an Ozark creek, a lake and woodlands. BOATING

TRAIL REPORT: 14.5 mile Backpacking FACILITIES

FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: After Jan. 15

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Devil ’s Den State Park, Rt 1, Box PERSONNEL 118, West Fork, Ark 72774, Phone (501) 761-3325 PICNICKING

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DILL ARD MILL STATE HISTORIC SITE

TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SIZE AREA DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1 mile south of Dillard, off HWY 49 in Crawford 132 Acres

County SITES

POINTS OF INTEREST: Dillard Mill, tucked between colorful Ozark hills and SERVICES pine topped bluff s, is one of Missouri’s best preserved examples of a water powered gristmill. The mill overlooks the clear, spring fed Huzzah Creek, making the historic BOATING site a picturesque place to picnic and hike. The mill , which has been restored to FACILITIES operational order was built around 1900 and continued to grind grain until the 1960 ’s. This historic site is for day use only and no camping facilities are provided. FISHING

TRAIL REPORT: 2.5 mile Hiking PERSONNEL

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed PICNICKING 15 Sites WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Dillard Mill State Historic Site, Davisville, MO 65456, Phone (314) 244-3120 SWIMM ING

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DOUGLAS STATE FISHING LAKE

TYPE OF CAMP: Fishing Lake - Kansas SIZE AREA 718 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1-mile north and 1 mile east of Baldwin, Ks in central eastern Kansas. SITES Scout POINTS OF INTEREST: Camping primarily for those engaged in fishing. Boating and canoeing only when fishing. Free lance nature trails are unmarked. SERVICES BOATING TRAIL REPORT: Hiking Lake

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FACILITIES

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Douglas State Fishing Lake, FISHING RR 1, Tonganoxie, Ks. 66086, Phone (913) 845-2665 Lake

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ELEPHANT ROCKS STATE P ARK

SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 129 Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: At the northwest edge of Graniteville on HWY. 21 in SITES Iron County SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: Giant granite rocks a billion years old stand end-to-end BOATING like a train of red circus elephants in this 129-acre state park. The geologically significant park features the first-guiding Braille trail for the visually handicapped in FACILITIES Missouri State Parks. The gentle slopes of the paved trail also make it accessible to FISHING elderly visitors. Shaded picnic areas and fascinating boulders make the day-use of the Lake park ideal. No camping is available. The hiking trail is handicap access ible. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: 1 mile Braille Hiking Trail Season

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed PICNICKING 28 Sites WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Eleph ant Rocks State Park, Belleview, MO 63623, Phone (314) 697-5395 SWIMM ING

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ELK CITY STATE PARK

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SIZE AREA DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5 miles northwest of Independence, Ks on county 1,127 Acres roads in southeast Kansas on Elk City Lake. SITES Basic, Scout POINTS OF INTEREST: Rebel Creek Battle Site; Elk City Dam; A recreated Little House on the Prairie; Montgomery County Historical Museum; Zoo at Riverside SERVICES Elec tricity, Park. Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y TRAIL REPORT: BOATING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FACILITIES WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Elk City State Park, P. O. Box 945, Independence, KS 67301, Phone (316) 331-6295 FISHING

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FALL RIVER STATE PARK

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 23 miles west of Chanute on K-39 ; 11 miles west on K-96, then 3 miles north in southeast Kansas. SIZE AREA 1,585 Acres

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping activities. Lake activities on Fall River SITES Lake. Basic, Scout

TRAIL REPORT: SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Showers, Laundr y

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Fall River State Park, P. O. Box BOATING 305, Toronto, KS 66777, Phone (316) 637-2291 Lake FACILITIES

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FINGER LAKES S TATE PARK SIZE AREA 1,131 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 10 miles north of Columbia, off US 63 SERVICES Water, Showers POINTS OF INTEREST: The 1,131-acre park shows how reclaimed strip-mined lands can be used for recreational purposes and is one of two state parks that all ow BOATING off-road motorcycling. Races are scheduled throughout the summer. The old strip pits Boat Ramp, Canoe, Lake provide several swimming lakes that also are used for fishing and canoeing. A picnic area and campgrounds are avail able. FACILITIES FISHING TRAIL REPORT: Motorcycle Lake

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PERSONNEL

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Finger Lakes State Park, PICNICKING Columbia, MO 65201, Phone (314) 443-5315 25 Sites

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SIZE AREA 2,705 Acres

SITES FLEMING PARK - BLUE SPRINGS LAKE Basic, Improved, Scout

TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: South of 40 Highway at Missouri 291. Entrances to Showers, Phon es lake are at 40 Highway @ Bolin Rd and at Missouri 291 @ Lakewood Boulevard exit. BOATING Lake, Marina, Boat Ramp, POINTS OF INTEREST: Updated camping sites, marina, beach and shelters. Canoe, Rental Located in Fleming Park, which is also home to Lake Jacomo. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: 1.5 mile Hiking Store, Dining

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING Lake WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, 22807 Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015, Phone (816) 795-8200 PERSONNEL Full Time

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TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO SITES Basic

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles east of Unity Village, then 1 mile north on SERVICES west lake road in central western Miss ouri Electricity, Restroom, Water POINTS OF INTEREST: Missouri Town - 1855, native animal enclosure, 7/8 mile nature trail , water slide, 2 marinas, model airplane flying area, archery range. BOATING Lake, Marina, Boat Ramp, Canoe, Rental TRAIL REPORT: Hiking FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, Lake 22807 Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015, Phone (816) 795-8200 PERSONNEL

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RESERVATION

TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5.5 miles West of Diamon d on MOV in Southwest SIZE AREA Miss ouri 500 Acres

POINTS OF INTEREST: Developed and wilderness camping areas; George SITES Washington Carver National Monument is 5 miles away; George Washington Carver Scout

Trail is 5 miles away. SERVICES Showers TRAIL REPORT: BOATING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks Canoe, Lake

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mo-Kan Area Council , FACILITIES 1120 SE Murphy Blvd, Joplin MO64801-5034, Phone (417) 624-4168 FISHING Trout, Lake

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TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles west of Danville, off I-70, on HWY. TT in SERVICES Elec tricity, Montgomery County in central eastern Miss ouri Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: Graham Cave, the site of very early human occupation, is the principle feature of this 357-acre state park. Radiocarbon dating has shown the BOATING cave was inhabited as much as 10,000 years ago. The park, which borders the Loutre FACILITIES River, offers picnic areas with playgrounds, campgrounds, and hiking trails. Winston Churchill Memorial and Library, Stone Hill Winery, Bottermuller House are in nearby FISHING Hermann, Missouri. The hiking trail and services are handicap access ible. Stream

TRAIL REPORT: 1.5 mile Hiking PERSONNEL

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PICNICKING Shelters WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Graham Cave State Park, SWIMM ING Mon tgomery City, MO 63361, Phone (314) 564-3476

GRAND GULF STATE PARK SIZE AREA

165 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 6 miles west of Thayer, off Highway W in Oregon SERVICES County BOATING POINTS OF INTEREST: Often called the little Grand Canyon, Grand Gulf was created when the ceiling of a giant cave collapsed. A bit of remaining roof forms one FACILITIES of the largest natural bridges in Missouri. The gulf winds for a mile through vertical FISHING walls as high as 130 feet. The day-use park, which features picnic areas and trails. No camping areas are available. PERSONNEL

TRAIL REPORT: Hiking PICNICKING 3 Sites

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WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Grand Gulf State Park, Thayer, MO 65791, Phone (314) 548-2201

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TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SIZE AREA 2,697 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5 miles southwest of Camdenton, off US 54, on HWY. D in Camden County SITES SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: One of nature’s geological and scenic masterpieces, Ha Ha Tonka State Park overlooks the Niangua arm of the Ozarks from atop towering BOATING limestone bluffs. The park is located in the Osage River Hills and is a classic example of a topography known as karst, characterized by caves, sinkholes, underground FACILITIES streams, large springs, and natural bridges. The remains of a huge stone castle add an FISHING air of romance and mystery to the richly wooded setting. The interpretive nature trail Lake is handicap access ible. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: 5 mile Hiking, Interpretive Season

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PICNICKING Shelters WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Ha Ha Tonka State Park, SWIMM ING Camdenton, MO 65020, Phone (314) 346-2986

View of Ha Ha Tonka Castle from

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SIZE AREA 1,440 Acres HARRY S TRUMAN STATE PARK SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic, Improved

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: West of Warsaw, off HWY 7, on HWY UU in Benton SERVICES Elec tricity, County Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y

POINTS OF INTEREST: Surrounded by water on three sides, the park BOATING encompasses the 1,440-acre tip peninsula that juts out into Truman Lake. Swimming, Lake, Marina, Boat Ramp, boating and fishing are featured activities. The park also features a marina, boat Canoe, Rental ramps, and a campground with basic and improved sites. Sailing is a possibility on Truman Lake. FACILITIES Store

TRAIL REPORT: Hiking FISHING Lake TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: PERSONNEL Harry S. Truman State Park, Season Warsaw, MO 65355, Phone (660) 438-7711 PICNICKING Shelters

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TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SIZE AREA 3,271 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 11 miles west of I-55 on HWY. 32 and then 4 miles SITES south on HWY. 144 in southeast Miss ouri Basic, Improved, Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: One of Miss ouri’s most beautiful and unspoiled parks, SERVICES Elec tricity, Hawn State Park is a superb example of the eastern Ozark sandstone country. It Restroom, Water, contains lush stands of native pines and hardwoods. The 3,271-acre park also has a Showers, Laundr y generous understory of dogwood, redbud, and wild azalea. A 10-mile backpacking BOATING trail, Whispering Pines Trail, is a special attraction at the park, a naturalist regularly visits Hawn to help visitors enjoy the natural sett ing. FACILITIES

TRAIL REPORT: 1 mile Hiking, 10 mile Hiking and Backpacking FISHING Stream TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not required PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Hawn State Park, St Genevieve, Season MO 63670, Phone (314) 883-3603 PICNICKING Shelters

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HOHN SCOUT RESERVATION

TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America SIZE AREA

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles West of Laurie on MO Lake Road RA in SITES central Mo on the Lake of the Ozarks. Scout SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Lake activities are a possibility. 1 mile of shoreline on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks; Kit Carson Tr ail . BOATING Lake TRAIL REPORT: Hiking, Backpacking FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Great Rivers Council, BSA, PO Lake Box 736, Columbia, MO 65201, Phone (314) 449-2561 PERSONNEL

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INDIANA CAVE STATE PARK SIZE AREA 3,000 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 22 miles north of Falls City on NEB 64E in southeast Basic Nebraska. SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: Wooded bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. 10 mile Restroom, Water, hiking and backpacking trail goes through woods, open country and along the river Showers, Laundr y offers terrific views! Iowa, Sac, and Fox Presbyterian Mission (museum) in Hiawatha, BOATING NE. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: 10 mile Hiking and Backpacking FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Indian Cave State Park, Shubert, NE 68437, Phone (402) 883-2575 PICNICKING

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JOHNSON’S SHUT-INS STATE PARK SIZE AREA 2,490 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 10 miles north of Lesterville, MO Take HWY N 7 miles no rth from intersection of HWY (21,49,72) to park entrance SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: Swift waters of the Black River flowing around some of Showers, Laundr y the oldest exposed rocks in the nation have formed a series of canyon-like gorges or ‘shut-ins’ in this 2,490-acre park. The park, which for the most part has been left as BOATING wilderness, contains more than 900 species of plants and wildflowers. It is a major FACILITIES trailhead for the eastern loop of the 500-mile Ozark Trail, which is currently under develop ment. FISHING Streams TRAIL REPORT: 2.5 mile Hiking, 9 mile Hiking and Backpacking PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not required Season

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: John son ’s Shut-Ins State Park, PICNICKING Middl ebroo k, MO 63656, Phone (314) 546-2450 Shelters

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KANOPOLIS STATE PARK SIZE AREA 1,588 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 24 miles southwest of Salina, Ks on K-140, then 8 Basic miles south on K-141 in central Kansas. SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping and lake activities on Lake Kanopo li s; Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y caves, petroglyphs (Indian rock carvings); Buffalo Track Canyon Trail in the park can be hiked in 1.5 ho urs; A very good place to study ecology. BOATING Lake TRAIL REPORT: Hiking FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Kanopolis State Park, RR 1, Lake Box 29 D, Marquette, KS 67464, Phone (785) 546-2565 PERSONNEL

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KNOB NOSTER STATE P ARK SIZE AREA 3,549 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1 mile south of Knob Noster, MO on MO 132 in Basic, Improved, Scout, central western Missouri on clear fork creek Equ estrian

SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: Miss ouri’s forest meet the prairie at the 3,549-acre Knob Restroom, Water, Noster State Park. Native grasslands are managed to help preserve this fascinating Showers, Laundr y landscape. The park features a visitor’s center, several small lakes, a stream, a wooded campground, an equestrian trail and camp, and two group camps for nonp rofit BOATING organizations where advance reservations are required. 9-mile Clear Fork Creek Trail Lake, Cano e is within the park. Whiteman Air Force Base and the State Fair grounds (held in mid- FACILITIES august) are nearby. Year-round naturalist avail able. FISHING TRAIL REPORT: Equestrian, 9 mile Hiking Lake, Stream

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 1 week PERSONNEL Full Time WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster, MO 65336, Phone (816) 563-2463 PICNICKING Shelters

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LA BENITE RIVER BLUFF PARK

TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO SIZE AREA 368 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles North of Independence on MO 291 in central western Miss ouri. SITES Scout POINTS OF INTEREST: Fishing along Missouri River; Lewis and Clark trail begins here; Harry S. Truman Museum and Truman Courtroom are in nearby SERVICES Independence MO BOATING

TRAIL REPORT: Hiking and Backpacking FACILITIES

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING River WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, 22807 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015, Phone (816) 795-8200 PERSONNEL

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SIZE AREA LAKE OF THE OZARKS STATE PARK 17,152 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: Near Osage Beach, MO off US 54, 4 miles east on SERVICES Elec tricity, MO 42, then 5 miles south on MO 134 in central Miss ouri Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: The wooded hills and miles of shoreline of this 17,152- acre park, Miss ouri’s largest State Park, provide a restful alternative to the surrounding BOATING Lake, tourist area. Many of the shaded campsites overlook the lake, and 25 are reservable. In River, Marina, Boat addition, the Patterson Hollow Wild Area is offered. A Visitor’s center and tours of Ramp, Cano e, Rental Ozark Caverns help visitors enjoy the cave’s Angel’s Showers - streams of water that continuously pour from the stalactites - and its other features. Nearby is: Bridal Cave, FACILITIES Kelsey’s Antique Cars, Camden County Historical Museum. Year-round naturalist Store avail able. FISHING TRAIL REPORT: 13 mile Equestrian and Hiking; 11 mile Hiking; Interpretive Lake

PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Full Time

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Lake of the Ozarks State Park, PICNICKING Box #170 , Kaiser, MO 65047, Phone (314) 348-2694 Shelters

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LAKE WAPPAPELLO STATE PARK SIZE AREA 1,854 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 16 miles north of Poplar Bluff on US 67, and 9 miles Basic, Improved east on MO 172 in Wayne County SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: This park, at the southern end of the 8,600-acre Lake Showers, Laundr y Wappapello, offers some of the best fishing in southeast Missouri. It has a marina with a complete stock of fishing supp li es. Campsites and kitchen-equipped cabins are BOATING available at the park. The scenic Ozark terrain can be enjoyed from several hiking and Lake, Marina, Boat Ramp, backpacking trails. Mingo Wildlife Refuge and Lake Wappapello Dam are nearby. Canoe, Rental

FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: 15 mile Backpacking; 6 mile Hiking Store, Cabin

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING Lake WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Lake Wappapello State Park, RR.2, Box 46, Williamsville, MO 63967, Phone (314) 297-3232 PERSONNEL Season

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LANDAHL PARK SIZE AREA 1,397 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO SITES Basic DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles North of Blue Springs on MO 7, then 2 mil es East on MO FF in central western Miss ouri. SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: Woods, fields, fishing ponds. Fort Osage, the Harry s. BOATING Tr uman Museum and Truman Courtroom are in nearby Independence, MO FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: FISHING Pond TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, 22807 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015, Phone (816) 795-8200 PICNICKING

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LEAVENWORTH STATE FISHING LAKE SIZE AREA 507 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: Fishing Lake - Kansas SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles northwest of Tonganoxie on K-16 in central Basic eastern Kansas. SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Camping primarily for those engaged in fishing. Boating and canoeing only when fishing. Free lance nature trails are unmarked. BOATING Lake, Cano e

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING Lake WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Leavenworth State Fishing Lake, RR 1, Tonganoxie, Ks. 66086, Phone (913) 845-2665 PERSONNEL

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SIZE AREA LEWIS AND CLARK STATE PARK 121 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles southwest of Rushville, MO on US 59, 1.5 SERVICES Elec tricity, miles south on MO 45, then 1 mile west on MO 138 in northwest Missouri Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: The 121-acre Lewis and Clark State Park is dedicated to explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who visited this area on their epic BOATING westward journey. The park, which borders the 365-acre Sugar Lake, has a shoreline Lake, Cano e habitat suitable for bird watching, as Lewis and Clark noted in their journal. The park FACILITIES has a shaded picnic area and shelter overlooking the lake. Modern camping is avail able. FISHING TRAIL REPORT: Lake

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not required PERSONNEL

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Lewis and Clark State Park, RR.2, PICNICKING Box 226, Rushville, MO 64484, Phone (816) 579-5564 Shelters

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LITTLE BLUE -FORT OSAGE PARK SIZE AREA 264 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: At Sibley, MO in central western Miss ouri Basic, Scout

SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Fishing along the Little Blue and Missouri Rivers. Water, Restroom Sibley cemetery with graves of very early settlers. Fort Osage, the Harry S. Truman Museum and Truman Courtroom are in nearby Independence, MO BOATING

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks River WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, 22807 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015, Phone (816) 795-8200 PERSONNEL

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LONG BRANCH STATE PARK

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles west of the US 63 and US 36 junction SIZE AREA 1,834 Acres POINTS OF INTEREST: Long Branch State Park, located at Long Branch Lake, SITES is oriented toward water recreation. It includes a sand beach for swimming, boat- Improved launching facilities, and a full y stocked marina. The 1,834-acre park offers easy access to the 2,430-acre lake operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The park has a SERVICES camping and picnic area and an exercise trail; other facili ties are being developed. Electricity, Water, Restroom, Showers TRAIL REPORT: Hiking BOATING Lake, Marina, Boat Ramp, TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Canoe, Rental

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Long Branch State Park, Macon, FACILITIES MO 63552, Phone (660) 773-5229 FISHING Lake

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LONG VIEW LAKE ORGANIZED

CAMP GROUNDS SIZE AREA 4,830 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: Off I-470, turn south on Raytown Road. Then 1.5 Scout miles to camp. SERVICES Water, Restroom POINTS OF INTEREST: Golf course, swim beach, paved bike trail (6.2 miles one way), rec reation center, indoor pool (handicapped accessible), picnic facilities, BOATING basketball courts, marina and 2 boat ramps. Lake, Marina, Boat Ramp, Cano e TRAIL REPORT: 6.2 miles Bicycle FACILITIES

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks FISHING

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, Lake

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LOST BRIDGE PARK SIZE AREA 29 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 6 miles southeast of Garfield on ARK 127 in Basic northwest Arkansas on Beaver Lake. SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: 5 mile Lost Bridge Nature Trail; Nearby is: Beaver Shower, Laundr y Dam, overlook at Whitney Mountain, Eureka Springs; Saunders Memorial Museum (large collection of guns) at Berryville, Arkansas. BOATING Lake, Cano e TRAIL REPORT: 5 mile Hiking FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Min. 2 mon ths FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Resident Engineer - U.S. Army Lake Corps of Engineers. PO Box Drawer H, Rogers, Ark 72756, Phone (501) 636-1210 PERSONNEL

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MARK TWAIN BIRTH PLACE

STATE HISTORIC SITE SIZE AREA 13 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: In Mark Twain State Park, off HWY 107 in Monroe SERVICES County BOATING POINTS OF INTEREST: A modern museum surrounds the two-room 1830 ’s cabin where Samuel Langhorne Clemens, author-humorist Mark Twain was born. FACILITIES The museum’s exhibits, including an early handwritten manuscript of Tom Sawyer and many personal belongings, bring Twain to life through displays that cover his FISHING childhood, and his adult life as an author and businessman. Camping is available at PERSONNEL the nearby Mark Twain State Park. PICNICKING TRAIL REPORT: SWIMM ING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site, Stoutsville, MO 65283, Phone (314) 565-3449

SIZE AREA 2,771 Acres

SITES MARK TWAIN STATE PARK Basic, Improved

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 7 miles west of Perry, MO on MO 154, then 3 miles Showers, Laundr y north on MO 107 in northeast Miss ouri. BOATING Lake, Boat Ramp, Canoe POINTS OF INTEREST: One of the oldest parks in the State Park system, Mark Twain State Park overlooks the new 18,600 acre Mark Twain Lake. The park has FACILITIES peaceful areas for camping and picnicking, and the lake offers such water activities as swimming and fishing. Also see Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site. Also FISHING Lake Mark Twain Museum. Sailing is possible on the Mark Twain Lake. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: 2 mile Hiking Season

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 4 weeks PICNICKING Shelters WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mark Twain State Park, Stoutsvill e, MO 65283, Phone (314) 565-3440 SWIMM ING Beach

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MASTODON STATE PARK SIZE AREA 425 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 20 miles south of St. Louis, off I-55 at Kiswick exit in Scout Jefferson County SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Mastodon State Park is one of North America’s most BOATING important sites for ice age men and animals, and is the site of an excavation of American Mastodon remains. The research here is helping scientists develop a FACILITIES meaningful picture of an ancient time in Missouri. Ancient specimens and artifacts from the park are on display at the new visitor center. The park is open for day FISHING Stream activities, such as picnicking and hiking. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: 2.5 mile Hiking PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified 23 Sites

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mastodon State Park, Imperial, SWIMM ING MO 63052, Phone (314) 464-2976

MERAMEC STATE PARK SIZE AREA 425 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles east of Sullivan, MO on MO 185 in central Scout eastern Miss ouri SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Several miles of picturesque riverbank scenery are preserved in this 6,734-acre park, providing a haven for river recreation. The park’s BOATING large, full-facility campground bo rders the spring-fed Meramec River. Hidden within FACILITIES the park’s expanse of forest are several springs and more than 30 caves. Naturalist led tours of Fisher Cave offer and interesting adventure. The park also has a dining lodge, FISHING a general store, canoe rentals, and cabins. 10.5 mile Meramec Wilderness hiking trail is Stream in the park. Nearby is: Meramec Caverns, Meramec State Park Museum, and Six Flags PERSONNEL amusement park in Eureka, MO Year-round naturalist avail able. PICNICKING TRAIL REPORT: 10.5 mile Hiking 23 Sites

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified SWIMM ING

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Meramec State Park, RR.4, Box 4, Sulli van, MO 63080, Phone (314) 468-6072

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MIAMI COUNTY GAME MANAGEMENT SIZE AREA AREA 267 Acres

SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Scout

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5 miles north of La Cygne in central eastern Kansas. SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: Conservation, camping and lake activities. Migratory BOATING waterfowl may be seen here in season. Lake

FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Lake

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, Rt 3, PERSONNEL Box 205 A, Paola, Ks. 66071, Phone (913) 783-4507 PICNICKING

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SIZE AREA 1,084 Acres MILFORD STATE PARK SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles north of Junction City, Ks. on US 77, then 3 SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, miles west on K-57 in central Kansas. Showers, Laundr y

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping and lake activities on Milford Lake; BOATING Located in the beautiful Flint Hills country; Nearby is: Fort Riley, the first Territorial Lake Capitol of Kansas and the po st home of General George Custer. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: FISHING Lake TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Milford State Park, RR.3, Box PERSONNEL 192, Junction City, Ks. 66441, Phone (785) 238-3014 PICNICKING

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MONKEY MOUNTAIN PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Jackson, MO 855 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1 mile east of Grain Valley, MO on old US 40 Scout (Buckner-Tarsney Rd) in central western Miss ouri SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Many rugged features, woods, open fields, and a horse trail. Fort Osage (restored early 1800 ’s Indian Trading Post), the Harry S. Truman BOATING Museum and Truman Courtroom are nearby. FACILITIES

TRAIL REPORT: Hiking and Equ estrian FISHING

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PERSONNEL

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Reservationist, Fleming Park, PICNICKING 22807 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015, Phone (816) 795-8200 SWIMM ING

SIZE AREA MONTAUK STATE PARK 1,353 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles west of Laclede, MO on US 36, then 2 miles SERVICES Elec tricity, south on MO 130 in north central Miss ouri Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: The headwaters of the current river form where the 40 million gall on s of water pouring daily from the Montauk Springs meet Pigeon Creek. BOATING The 1,353-acre park is develop ed around the springs and the old gristmill, which served as a gathering spot for area settlers in the early 1900 ’s. The park, a home of FACILITIES Store, Dining, Cabin, wintering bald eagles, is a popular spot for trout fishing and hiking. A meeting room Motel near the lodge makes the park a choice spot for small conventions and retreats. The services listed are handicap accessible. Year-round naturalist avail able. FISHING Stream TRAIL REPORT: 1 mile Hiking PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Full Time

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Montauk State Park, Rt.5, Box PICNICKING Shelters 279, Salem, MO 65560, Phone (314) 548-2201 SWIMM ING

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TYPE OF CAMP: Boy Scouts of America SIZE AREA 1,200 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1 mile Ea st of Bonner Springs on K-32, then 1.25 SITES miles North on 121st street in central eastern Kansas. Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Program help from the Campmasters; Rimrock Trail, SERVICES Beautiful camping area near the Kansas City area. Restroom, Water

TRAIL REPORT: 12.5 mile Hiking and Backpacking BOATING

FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATI ON: Camping Service , FISHING Heart of America Council, BSA, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131, PERSONNEL Phone (816) 942-9333 Full Time

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ONONDAGA CAVE STATE PARK SIZE AREA 1,317 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 7 miles southeast of the I-44 Leasburg exit, on HWY. Basic, Improved, Scout H in Crawford County SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: Onond ag a Cave is recognized as one of the most Showers, Laundr y spectacular caves in the nation because of the quality and quantity of its formations. Tours of the National Natural Landm ark are provided daily from March through BOATING October. The clear waters of the Meramec River wind along the boundary of the River, Boat Ramp, Cano e, Rental Onondaga Cave State Park, providing excellent opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, and canoeing. The 1,317-acre park also offers camping and picnicking. Year- FACILITIES round naturalist avail able. Store, Dining

TRAIL REPORT: Hiking FISHING River TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATI ON: Onondaga Cave State Park, Full Time Leasburg, MO 65535, Phone (314) 245 -6417 PICNICKING 25 Sites

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PERRY S TATE PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 1,700 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 10 miles east of Topeka, Ks. on US 24, then 4 miles Basic north on K-237 in central eastern Kansas. SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping and lake activities on Perry Lake. 10 Restroom, Water, miles Perry Lake trail - good for backpacking also! Nearby is the state Capitol at Showers, Laundr y Topeka, Ks. BOATING Lake TRAIL REPORT: 10 mile Backpacking FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Perry State Park, PO Box 129, Lake Perry, Ks. 66073, Phone (785) 246-3449 PERSONNEL

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PERSHING STATE PARK SIZE AREA 2,335 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 2 miles west of Laclede, MO on US 36, then 2 miles south on MO 130 in north central Miss ouri SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: Pershing State Park is a memorial to John J. Pershing, Showers, Laundr y commanding general of the American expeditionary forces during World War I. The BOATING park, which includes the richly forested bottomlands and wet prairie along Locust Lake, Stream, Cano e Creek, is a superb example of the original landscape of northern Missouri, which now is mostly agricultural. The po rtion of the creek in the park is one of the last sizable FACILITIES streams in Northern Missouri that has not been channelized. Two small lakes offer swimming and fishing opportunities, and a shady campground is available. Plentiful FISHING wildlife within the park. Lake, Stream PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: Hiking PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Shelters

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Pershing State Park, Rt.1, Box SWIMM ING 133, Laclede, MO 64651, Phone (660) 963-2299

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POMME DE TERRE STATE PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 734 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5 miles south of Hermitage, MO on US 64 in Basic, Improved, Scout southwest Missouri in Hickory County. SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: Located on the bank of the 7,800-acre Pomme De Restroom, Water, Terre Reservoir, this park is geared for water activities. The lake has hundreds of coves Showers, Laundr y where good catches and solitude can be combined. A special feature is the oppo rtunity BOATING to catch muskie. Boats and motors can be rented at the park. The park also has two Lake, Marine, Boat Ramp, public beaches and two campgrounds with plenty of scenic camping spots. Other fish Canoe, Rental include: chann el catfish, crappie, walleye, pike, black bass, white bass, and muskie. A 10 mile hiking trail is located there. Sailing is a possibility on Pomme De Terre FACILITIES Reservoir. Store

FISHING TRAIL REPORT: 10 mile Hiking Lake

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PERSONNEL Season WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Pomme De Terre State Park, Pittsburg, MO 65724, Phone (417) 852-4291 PICNICKING Shelters

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POMONA STATE PARK SIZE AREA 570 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 17 miles west of Ottawa on K-68, 5 miles northwest on K-268, then north on K-368 in central western Kansas. SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: General camp and lake activities on Pomona Lake; Showers, Laundr y Nearby Ottawa Indian Burial Grounds, Centennial Cabin Museum, and the Old BOATING Depot Museum. Lake, Cano e

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING Lake WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Pomona State Park, Vassar, KS 66543, Phone (785) 828-4933 PERSONNEL

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PRAIRIE STATE PARK

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SIZE AREA 2,558 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 35 miles north of Joplin, off HWY. 43, on HWY. P from HWY. K in Barton County SITES Basic, Scout POINTS OF INTEREST: The gently rolling, grass-covered hills of this 2,558-acre park are remnants of the vast prairie that once covered more than one-third of SERVICES Missouri and 400,000 square miles of North America. The park protects a variety of BOATING native grasses and distinctive prairie animals, such as prairie chickens. At present, the bison are removed due to Brucellosis disease. In the future they will return. FACILITIES Picnicking, hiking, browsing through the visitor center, and wildlife observation are featured there. Year-round naturalist avail able. FISHING

PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: 7 mile Hiking; Interpretive Full Time

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PICNICKING 11 Sites WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Prairie State Park, Liberal, MO 64762, Phone (417) 843-6711 SWIMM ING

SIZE AREA ROARING RIVER STATE PARK 3,513 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1 mile south of Cassville on MO 76, then 5 miles SERVICES Elec tricity, south MO 112 in southwest Missouri Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: This state park features the rugged and scenic terrain of the southwest Ozarks. More than 20 million gallons of water gush forth daily from BOATING Roaring River Spring to form the headwaters of Roaring River. In spring, a waterfall pours from the mountainside into the river. Much of the 3,513-acre park has been FACILITIES Store, Dining, Cabin, preserved in its natural state. This park has a swimming pool, hiking trail s, more than Motel 200 campsites, cabins, a motel, a restaurant, and a rustic lodge that houses a complete supply of fishing equipment. Year-round naturalist avail able. FISHING Trout TRAIL REPORT: 3 and 6.3 mile Hiking; Interpretive PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Min. 2 weeks Full Time

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Roaring River State Park, Box D, PICNICKING Shelters Cassville, MO 65625, Phone (417) 847-2539 SWIMM ING Pool

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ROBERTSVILL E STATE PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 1,010 Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: Near the junction of HWYS. O and N in Frankli n SITES County SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: This 1,010-acre park is located along the lower Meramec BOATING River, River. In addition to river access, camping, hiking, and picnicking will be available in Boat Ramp, the future. The park, currently under development, is not yet open for use. Canoe, Rental

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING River WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Robertsville State Park, Rob ertsvill e, MO 63072, Phone (314) 257-3788 PERSONNEL

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ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK SIZE AREA 2,238 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 7 miles south of Columbia and I-70 on HWY 163 in Boone County SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: Many natural geological formations are the principal BOATING features at this day-use park. Devil ’s icebox cave, the natural rock bridge and FACILITIES numerous sinkholes are part of the large limestone cave systems dating back thousands of years. More than 700 acres of the park’s hilly, wooden terrain have been FISHING designated as the Gans Creek Wild Area. Stream

TRAIL REPORT: 5.4 mile Hiking PERSONNEL Season TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PICNICKING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Rock Bridge Memorial State Shelters Park, Columbia, MO 65201, Phone (314) 449-7402 SWIMM ING

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SHAWNEE MISSION PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Johnson, KS 1,250 Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: At 79th and Renner Road in Lenexa, Ks in central SITES eastern Kansas. Basic SERVICES POINTS OF INTEREST: Large wooded areas, natural prairie, ponds and lakes; Paddle boats may be rented; many varied activities and features of Kansas City are BOATING nearby; camping is restricted to Johnson County resident (troops) on ly. Lake, Canoe, Rental

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Johnson County Park & PERSONNEL Rec reation Dept, 6501 Antioch, Merriam, Ks 66202, Phone (913) 831-3355 PICNICKING

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SIZE AREA ST. FRANCOIS STATE PARK 2,735 Acres

SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic, Improved, Scout

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles north of Bonne Terre on US 67 in central SERVICES Elec tricity, eastern Miss ouri Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: Comprising the rugged Pike Run Hills surrounding BOATING Coonville Creek and along Big River, the 2,735-acre park is rich in Civil War lore. Big Stream, Cano e River offers swimming, fishing, and boating. The park is a popular put-in for Big River float trips to Washington State Park, 24 miles downstream. The Coon vill e FACILITIES Creek wild area can be explored by horseback or on foot. 4 hiking and nature trails, camping, and picnicking are available. Boone Terre Mines, Lead Belt Mineral Museum FISHING Stream and Ste. Genevieve (first permanent settlement of Europeans in Missouri) are nearby. The services described are handicap accessible. Year-round naturalist avail able. PERSONNEL Full Time TRAIL REPORT: 6.5 mile Hiking; 8 mile Hiking and Equ estrian; 1 mile Backpacking PICNICKING Shelters

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ST. JOE STATE PARK SIZE AREA 8,238 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: Near flat river on US 32 in St. Francois County Improved, Equ estrian POINTS OF INTEREST: St. Joe State Park, with 8,238 acres, is Miss ouri’s second- SERVICES Elec tricity, largest State Park. Much of the nation ’s lead ore was extracted from deep shaft Restroom, Water, mines beneath the Park for nearly half a century. In 1972, St. Joe Minerals Corp. Showers, Laundr y donated the land to the state. The wooded portions of the Park provide horseback- riding and hiking trails, picnic areas, and campsites for horseback riders and other BOATING guests, while a section of the mined area of the park has been set aside for off-road Lake, Boat Ramp, Canoe vehicle use, there are 25 spaces. Monsanto Lake, in the center of the park, has a large FACILITIES swimming beach. The services and some of the trails described are handicap access ible. FISHING Lake TRAIL REPORT: Bicycle, Equestrian, Hiking, Motorcycle PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PICNICKING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: St. Joe State Park, Elvins, MO Shelters

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SIZE AREA 2,176 Acres STOCKTON STATE PARK SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic, Improved

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: South of Stockton on MO 215 in Cedar County SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: Situated along the rolling Springfield plateau, Stockton Showers, Laundr y

State Park is a recreational oasis overlooking the Stockton reservoir. The reservoir BOATING offers 25,000 acres for water activities, and the steady breeze makes it a favorite Lake, River, Marine, Boat among Miss ouri’s sailing enthusiasts. The 2,176-acre State Park has a large, well- Ramp, Canoe, Rental stocked marina, a restaurant and campsites. Variety of wil dl ife including quail, duck, geese, wild turkey, and deer are present in the park. Harry S. Tr uman Birthp lace FACILITIES Store, Dining, Motel Memorial shrine is at nearby Lamar, MO The services described are handicap access ible. Sailing is a possibility on the Stockton Reservoir. FISHING Lake TRAIL REPORT: Hiking PERSONNEL TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Season

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Stockton State Park, Dadeville, PICNICKING MO 63635, Phone (417) 276-4259 Shelters

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HOAC – Order of the Arrow – ON THE LOOSE CAMPING – Page 43 SIZE AREA TABLE ROCK STATE PARK 356 Acres

TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 7 miles SW of Branson on HWY 165, 1 mile S of table SERVICES Elec tricity, rock dam Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: Located on the 53,300 acre Table Rock Lake, this park is a pleasant headquarters for vacationers visiting the many tourist attractions in the BOATING area. The clear waters of Table Rock Lake make it ideal for water activities and Lake, Marine, Boat Ramp, underwater scuba adventures. The park, within a minute’s drive time of Lake Canoe, Rental

Taneycomeo, is outfitted with a marina, rentals and campsites. The services described FACILITIES are handicap accessible. Sailing is possible on Table Rock Lake. Store

TRAIL REPORT: ¼ mile Hiking FISHING Lake TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Table Rock State Park, Branson, Season MO 65616, Phone (417) 334-4704 PICNICKING Shelters

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STUDIO STATE HISTORIC SITE SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 3616 Belleview, Kansas City, MO SERVICES

POINTS OF INTEREST: This 2 1/2 -story, late-Victorian style house was the BOATING residence of Miss ouri’s most noted 20th-century artist from 1939 until his death in 1975. The house and the carriage house, which was converted into an art studio, FACILITIES contain many of Benton ’s personal belongings. No camping facilities are available at FISHING this day-use historic site. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: PICNICKING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed SWIMM ING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio, Kansas City, MO 64111, Phone (816) 931-5722

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THOUSAND HILLS STATE PARK SIZE AREA 3,210 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 4 miles W of Kirksville, MO on MO 6, then 2 miles Basic, Improved, Scout south on MO 157 in northeast Miss ouri SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: Nestled in the green hills of northern Missouri, Showers, Laundr y Thousand Hills State Park is centered around the 573-acre Forest Lake. Swimming, picnicking and camping are offered. There are cabins and boat rental service as well as BOATING a dining lodge. There are also Petroglyphs (Indian rock carvings) and native grass Lake, Marine, Boat Ramp, restorations. Park Naturalist gives guided nature hikes, evening programs, and Canoe, Rental pontoon boat rides (fee) in the summer. Naturalist programs are given all-year upon FACILITIES request. Saili ng is a possibility on the lake. Year-round naturalist avail able. Store, Dining, Cabin

TRAIL REPORT: 12.5 mile Hiking FISHING Lake TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: First come PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Thousand Hills State Park, RR.3, Full Time Kirksville, MO 63501, Phone (660) 665-6995 PICNICKING Shelters

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SIZE AREA TORONTO STATE PARK 955 Acres

SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 12 miles west of Yates Center, Ks on US 54, then 5 SERVICES Elec tricity, miles south on K-105 in southeast Kansas. Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping activities; lake activities on Toron to BOATING Lake. Lake, Cano e

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING Lake WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Toronto State Park, PO Box 305, Toronto, KS 66777, Phone (316) 637-2291 PERSONNEL

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TRAIL O F T EARS STATE PARK SIZE AREA 3,415 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SITES Basic, Improved, Scout DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 10 miles E of Fruitland on HWY 177 in Cape Girardeau County SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: Towering limestone bluffs above the Mississippi River Showers, Laundr y and mixed hardwood forests covering the extremely rugged hills are characteristics of this 3,415-acre park. A portion of this wilderness once was a part of the route known BOATING Lake, Cano e as the Trail of Tears, a trail taken by the Cherokee Indians in their forced march to the west. The park’s natural and cultural features are interpreted in the new visitor center. FACILITIES Camping, lake swimming are offered and hiking and horseback riding and backpacking are available on the 10 mile Peewah Trail. The services described are handicap FISHING Lake, River accessible. Year-round naturalist avail able. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: 1 mile Hiking, 10 mile Backpacking, Equestrian, Hiking Full Time

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 1 week PICNICKING Shelters WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Trail of Tears State Park, RR.4, Jackson, MO 63755, Phone (314) 334-1711 SWIMM ING

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SIZE AREA 1,159 Acres TUTTLE CREEK STATE PARK SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic

SERVICES Elec tricity, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 5 miles north of Manhattan, Ks. on US 24, then 3 Restroom, Water, miles northeast on K-13 in central eastern Kansas. Showers, Laundr y

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping and lake activities on Tuttle Creek BOATING lake. In nearby Manhattan, Ks: Kansas State University, Sunset Park and Zoo. Fort Lake Riley and the 10-mile Fort Ril ey Historical Tr ail . FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: 10 mile Hiking FISHING Lake TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Tuttle Creek State Park, 804 Brockman Circle, Manhattan, Ks. 66502, Phone (913) 539-7941 PICNICKING

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TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SIZE AREA 983 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 10 miles north of Marshall, MO on MO 41, then 6 SITES miles northwest on MO 122 in central Miss ouri Basic, Improved Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Once the home of prehistoric Indian tribes, what is now SERVICES Van Meter State Park is characterized by stately black walnut trees and wildflowers. Electricity, Restroom, Archaeological research here suppo rts evidence that Indians inhabited this area as Water, Showers early as 10,000 B.C. Missouri Indians, for whom the state is named, were the last BOATING Indian culture to inhabit the area during the 17th and 18th centuries. The park has a Lake, Canoe, Rental new visitor’s center, a wooded campground and an 18-Acre lake for fishing. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: 2.5 mile Hiking FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed Lake

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Van Meter State Park, Miami, PERSONNEL MO 65344, Phone (660) 886-7537 Full Time

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SIZE AREA WAKONDA STATE PARK 273 Acres

SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic, Improved

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 3 miles S of LaGrange on US 61 in Lewis county SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, POINTS OF INTEREST: A favorite among fishing enthusiasts, Wakonda State Showers, Laundr y Park features a 75-acre lake and a large sand beach with room for a variety of beach BOATING Lake, sports. Cabins, campgrounds and rental boats are available in the 273-acre park. Boat Ramp, Sailing is possible on the lake. Canoe, Rental

TRAIL REPORT: FACILITIES Cabin TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Wakonda State Park, LaGrange, Lake MO 63448, Phone (314) 655-2280 PERSONNEL

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WALLACE STATE PARK

SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 502 Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 6 miles S of Cameron, off I-35, on MO 121 in Cli nton SITES County in northwest Missouri Basic, Improved, Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: Wallace State Park’s wooded grounds and lake create a SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, peaceful camping area. The Trice-Dedman Memorial Woods, owned by the Nature Showers, Laundr y Conservancy and cared for by park staff, is one of the best examples of pre-settlement forest in Northwest Missouri. Nearby is Worlds of Fun (Kansas City Amusement BOATING Park), Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph and the Watkins Mill State Park. A 5-mile Lake, Cano e hiking trail is also provided. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: 5 mile Hiking FISHING Lake TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified PERSONNEL WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Wallace State Park, RR.4, Box 52, Cameron, MO 64429, Phone (816) 632-3745 PICNICKING Shelters

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SIZE AREA 1,415 Acres WASHINGTON STATE PARK SITES TYPE OF CAMP: State Park Basic, Improved, Scout

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 13 miles NE of Potosi on MO 21 in Washington SERVICES Elec tricity, County in central eastern Missouri. 8 miles south of DeSoto, MO Restroom, Water, Showers, Laundr y POINTS OF INTEREST: Nestled in the forest lands of the eastern Ozarks, the BOATING Stream, 1,415-acres now known as Washington State Park once were ceremonial grounds for Canoe, Boat Ramp prehistoric Indians. Today, the petroglyphs - rock carvings that are remnants of the Indian culture - are a special attraction. The park has a modern swimming pool, and FACILITIES Big River, which borders the park, provides opportunities for canoeing and fishing. A Store, Dining, Cabin dining lodge, kitchen equipped cabins, and shaded campsites are located in the park. FISHING 1000 step nature trail and two other trails are in the park. Eleph ant Rocks State Park Stream and Taum Sauk Mountain (highest po int in Missouri) are 1 hour away. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: 10 mile Hiking and Backpacking; 4.5 mile Hiking Season

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks PICNICKING Shelter WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Washington State Park, RR.2, Box 450, DeSoto, MO 63020, Phone (314) 586-2995 SWIMM ING Beach, Pool

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WATKINS MILL STATE PARK SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 1,442 Acres

SITES DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1.5 miles west of US 69 at Excelsior Springs, MO on Basic, Improved, Scout MO 92, then 1 mile north on MO RA SERVICES Elec tricity, POINTS OF INTEREST: Situated adjacent to Watkins Woolen Mill, the 818-acre Restroom, Water, park features a small lake for fishing, swimming and boating. It also has a camping Showers, Laundr y and picnicking areas, and an asphalt bicycle and hiking trail along the shore of the lake. BOATING See also Watkins Woolen Mill State Historical Site. The picnicking sites, the trails, and Lake, Canoe, Boat Ramp the services are handicap accessible. Sailing is also possible on the lake. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: 4.7 mile Bicycle and Hiking FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks Lake

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Watkins Mill State Park, RR.2, PERSONNEL Box 270, Lawson, MO 64062, Phone (816) 296-3387 Season

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SWIMM ING WATKINS WOO LEN MILL STATE Beach HISTORIC SITE

TYPE OF CAMP: State Historic Site SIZE AREA 624 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 6 1/2 miles north of Excelsior Springs on U.S. 69, and 1 1/2 miles west on HWY MM in Clay County SITES

POINTS OF INTEREST: During the mid-19th century, this historic site was part SERVICES of Bethany Plantation, the 3,660-acre livestock farm owned by Waltus Watkins. The owner’s house and outbuildings, the woolen factory and gristmill, and the nearby BOATING church and unusual octagon al schoolhouse have been restored. The factory, the on ly FACILITIES 19th century American woolen mill with its original machinery still intact, is a Nation al Historic Landmark. Tours are available through the mill and house. Camping is FISHING available at the adjacent park. See Watkins Woolen Mill State Park. PERSONNEL TRAIL REPORT: PICNICKING 36 Sites TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not needed

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Watkins Woolen Mill State SWIMM ING Historic Site, Lawson, MO 64062, Phone (816) 296-3357

View of the mill. Courtesy of cas.umkc.edu

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WESTON BEND STATE PARK

SIZE AREA TYPE OF CAMP: State Park 818 Acres

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 1 mile south of Weston, MO on MO 45 in Platt e SITES County Basic, Improved

POINTS OF INTEREST: This park is located along the Missouri River, which can SERVICES Elec tricity, Restroom, Water, be seen particularly well from the handicapped accessible overlook. Picnic areas are Showers, Laundr y available, and other facili ties for the park are under develop ment. BOATING TRAIL REPORT: Hiking FACILITIES TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified FISHING WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Weston Bend State Park, Weston, MO 64098, Phone (816) 386-5443 PERSONNEL

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SIZE AREA 788 Acres WILSON STATE PARK SITES Basic TYPE OF CAMP: State Park SERVICES Elec tricity, DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: 20 miles east of Russell, Ks. on I-70 then 8 miles Restroom, Water, north on K-232 in central Kansas. Showers, Laundr y

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping and lake activities on Wilson Lake. BOATING Lake, Cano e Interesting sandstone formations with Indian petroglyph s. FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: Not spec ified Lake

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Wilson State Park, RR 1, Sylvan PERSONNEL Grove, KS 67481, Phone (785) 658-2465 PICNICKING

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TYPE OF CAMP: Girl Scouts of America SIZE AREA 409 Acres DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: At MO 116 and MO MM near Dearborn in western Miss ouri. SITES Scout

POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping activities; hiking and ecology; nature SERVICES trail; heated lodges are available - damage deposit requ ired. Restroom, Water, Shower

TRAIL REPORT: Hiking BOATING

TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2-4 weeks FACILITIES Cabin WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mid-Continent Council of Girl Scouts, 8383 Blue Parkway, Kansas City MO 64133, Phone (816) 358-8750 FISHING

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WYANDOTTE COUNTY PARK SIZE AREA 1,500 Acres TYPE OF CAMP: County Park - Johnson, KS SITES Basic DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: At 91st and Leavenworth Rd in Kansas City in Central Eastern Kansas. SERVICES Restroom, Water POINTS OF INTEREST: General camping and lake activities on Wyandotte County Lake; many varied activities and features of Kansas City is nearby; Camping BOATING restricted to Wyandotte County residents (troops) only; boat rental avail able. Lake, Rental FACILITIES TRAIL REPORT: FISHING TIME REQUIRED FOR RESERVATIONS: 2 weeks Lake

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Wyandotte County Park, 3488 PERSONNEL West Drive, Kansas City, KS 66109, Phone (913) 299-0550 or (913) 299-0551 PICNICKING SWIMM ING

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