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Trail of Tears State Park
573-290-5268

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Trail of Tears State Park Campground Information

Park Gate Information

Special-Use Camping Area

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Firewood Advisory

Camping Information

Camping Seasons and Rates

Campground Reservation System Information

Campground Maps

On the map below, the campgrounds are marked in red as Mississippi River and Lake Boutin. To view a detailed map, click on the respective campground indicators.

Trail of Tears SP Campground Information
Trail of Tears State Park offers basic, electric and electric, water and sewer campsites and a special-use camping area. On-season (April through October) services include reservable sites, a dump station, showers, water and laundry.  Campers planning to carry in firewood must comply with current firewood advisories.

NOTE:  11/30/09 -- The water spigot at the dump station and the water fountains in Mississippi River Campground are temporarily unavailable while repairs are made. Campers should note this means there is no location in the campground to get water until these repairs are complete.

Mississippi River Campground is open and reservable year-round.  NOTE:  11/30/09 -- Mississippi River Campground currently is available for first-come, first-served use only. A road project, set to begin in the near future, will cause the campground to be temporarily closed. The affected time period will be posted here when that occurs.   During the off-season (November through March), potable water is available from the frost-free spigot at the dump station.

Lake Boutin Campground is open and reservable May through October (closed November through April).

For reservations, there is a required two-night minimum stay for weekends.

Special-Use Camping Area
The special-use camping area is by reservation only for group camping. It offers campers a large area to set up multiple tents, vault toilets, picnic tables and a fire pit. This area does not have water or showers. Campers may use the facilities in the Lake Boutin Campground. Camping capacity is 40 campers and/or 10 cars. A $2 per camper per night fee is charged. Check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out is 3 p.m. the following day. Contact the park office at 573-290-5268 to make your reservations for the special-use camping area.

Park Gate Information
Park gates close at 10 p.m. during the on-season. During November and March, gates close at 9 p.m. From December through February, gates close at 6 p.m. Campers need to be sure to arrive prior to gate closure times.