Big Lake State Park

204 Lake Shore Drive, Craig, MO

Cool waters and abundant wildlife make Big Lake State Park a place to get away in northwest Missouri. Visitors can canoe and jet ski on the state's... Read More

Indian Cave State Park

65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Named for the large sandstone cave within the park, Indian Cave State Park encompasses 3,052 rugged acres bordering the mighty Missouri River. The ... Read More

Lewis and Clark State Park

801 Lake Crest Boulevard, Rushville, MO

The Lewis and Clark Expedition headed west in 1804 and encountered a lake that William Clark described as “full of Geese & Goslings.&rdqu... Read More

Verdon State Recreation Area

0.5 mi. W of Verdon, Verdon, NE

Verdon State Recreation Area offers a 45-acre lake and 30 acres of land. The area offers primitive camping and picnicking, though the highlight is ... Read More

Brownville State Recreation Area

, Brownville, NE

Weston Bend State Park

16600 Highway 45 North, Weston, MO

Lake of Three Fires State Park

2303 Lake Road, Bedford, IA

The Pottawattomi tribe, a large group of Native Americans known as the "Fire Nation," once roamed the prairies of southwest Iowa and northwest Miss... Read More

Waubonsie State Park

2585 Waubonsie Park Road, Hamburg, IA

Waubonsie is located in the unique "Loess Hills," a landform found only along the Missouri River in Iowa and Missouri and in China. As glaciers mel... Read More

Perry State Park

5441 Westlake Rd., Ozawkie, KS

Located between Topeka and Lawrence on the southwest shore of Perry Reservoir, 4 miles north of US-24 on K-237 Extensively forested rolling h... Read More

Riverview Marina State Recreation Area

, Nebraska City, NE

Riverview Marina State Recreation Area is a 47-acre site adjacent to the Missouri River that offers electrical and primitive campsites with a showe... Read More

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

2600 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE

This beautiful estate in Nebraska City was home to J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day. From its beginning in 1855 as a four-room frame house,... Read More

Viking Lake State Park

2780 Viking Lake Road, Stanton, IA

Viking Lake is one of the most popular state parks in southwest Iowa due to its accessibility and variety of recreational opportunities. A large po... Read More

Wallace State Park

10621 North East Highway 121, Cameron, MO

Less than an hour from Kansas City, Wallace State Park is an island of serenity. Visitors can fish or swim in the park's six-acre lake or hike one ... Read More

Kaw River State Park

300 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS

Forested trails and access to the Kansas (Kaw) River sets Kaw River State Park apart from other state parks. Hiking and mountain-biking trails wind... Read More

Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site

3616 Belleview, Kansas City, MO

Thomas Hart Benton's life is present in both his home and his paintings, and both are preserved at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Histori... Read More

Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site

26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO

Stepping on to the grounds of Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site is like stepping into 19th century pastorale. Many of the buildings... Read More

Watkins Mill State Park

26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO

A 100-acre lake with a paved bicycle path around it, plentiful fishing, a picturesque campground and choice picnic&nb... Read More

Lake Icaria State Park

1688 Lake Icaria Road, Corning, IA

Lake Icaria has a modern marina with boat rentals, a l ¼ mile ski zone (No jet boats and jet skis allowed), excellent year-round f... Read More

Cold Springs State Park

57744 Lewis Rd Lewis, Lewis, IA

This 104 acre park is located just South of Lewis, IA on Lewis Rd. As you enter the park, the lake area, boat ramp/dock, swimming area and picnic a... Read More

Hillsdale State Park

26001 W. 255th St., Paola, KS

Located between Spring Hill and Paola, about 3 miles east of US-169/K-7and 255th St interchange Conveniently located south of the Kansas City... Read More

Forest City, MO

Best State Parks around Forest City, MO