Camping

at Prairie State Park

Prairie State Park offers a small number of basic campsites and a backpack camp. These basic campsites will accommodate groups of up to 20 people.

A printable campground map is available for your reference by clicking the "Campground Map" link.

Important Camping Information:

• Campsites at Prairie State Park are not reservable. They are available only on a walk-up registration basis. Before occupying a site, check with the park staff or follow the directions on the posted card or signs.
• Potable water is available on the south side of the shop building before you enter the camping area.
• A vault toilet is the only amenity that serves the campground and backpack camp.
• Campfires are prohibited at the backpack camp. Backpack stoves are permitted.
• Please contact park staff at 417-843-6711 for more information.
• Campers planning to carry in firewood must comply with current firewood advisories.
• Camping is limited to any 15 days within a 30-consecutive-day period at any one park or historic site.