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Great American Campout Weekend

6/24/2016 to 6/26/2016 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Friday:

7 p.m. - Popcorn Social - Campground Amphitheatre

Meet and greet with Washington State Park's naturalist staff as a kick-off to the Great American Backyard Campout Weekend.  Then, stay for the popcorn and some fun nature games. 

Saturday:

Noon - Petroglyph and Glade Tour - Petroglyph Site

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 onto the glade, where visitors will learn about life on this landscape. 

2 p.m. - Kite Flying - Thunderbird Lodge

Enjoy this afternoon of high flying fun for kids of all ages!  Join Washington State Park interpretive staff to pick up new tricks and tips and test out your skills flying a kite.

4 p.m. - Scavenger Hunt - Campground Amphitheatre

Bring your friends and family along to work together - or compete - to complete the scavenger hunt!  Washington State Park staff will meet with individuals and teams and send you off on your own mission.

7 p.m. - Campfire Charades and S'mores - Campground Amphitheatre

Washington State Park staff invites you to join them in an evening of delicious s'mores around the campfire.  Then, enjoy a game of charades and lots of guessing!

Sunday:

8 a.m. - Naturalist Hour - Campground Amphitheatre

Join Washington State Park interpretive staff as they introduce you to the Missouri State Parks Explorer Program and the Washington State Park Discovery Program.  Learn about the programs and get started on earning your patches.

All events are weather and conditions permitting and subject to change.

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.

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

Associated activities

  • Camping