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Great American Campout Weekend

6/26/2015 to 6/28/2015 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Celebrate the Great American Campout with a visit to the park! Below is the schedule for a weekend full of activities.

Friday:

7-8 p.m., Amphitheater:  “Get to Know Washington State Park”  - Join park staff for a town hall style meeting to get to know them and the park. You ask the questions, they will have the answers. This program will also include things you can do to make your camping experience safer for you and those around you, and delicious fresh popcorn!

Saturday:

Noon-1 p.m., Petroglyph Site:  Petroglyph/Glade Tour – This guided interpretive walk highlights two of Washington State Park’s unique features. The walk begins with a tour of the ancient Native American rock carvings and will then venture out to the glade, where visitors will learn about life on this unique landscape.

4-5 p.m., Thunderbird Lodge: River Bottom Walk – A short hike along 1,000 Step Trail will give guests the chance to view a wide variety of plant life and learn about the history of the park and the young men who built it. The walk will then lead guests along the edge of the Big River to learn just how important this body of water is to the area around it.

6-7 p.m., Amphitheater:  “Bug Extravaganza” – See what kind of six-legged critters the campground beholds. Nets will be provided to see what we can catch. After viewing these interesting critters, we will release them for future park guests to enjoy!

8-9 p.m., Amphitheater: “Campfire Charades” – Join park interpreters around the campfire for a game of charades and stories. And of course, no campfire is complete without S’mores!

Sunday:

8-10 a.m., Amphitheater: Critter Display Table – View furs, skulls, and track casts of animals you may encounter in the park. Get the chance to have a hands-on learning experience about the variety of wildlife the park holds. Come and go as you please during the above time.

This event is being held in conjunction with the national Great American Campout, sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. Click here for more information and to see a list of events being held in Missouri State Parks.

Washington State Park is located at:

13041 State Highway 104, De Soto, MO | 636-586-5768

Associated activities

  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Programs