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Great American Campout

6/24/2016 to 6/26/2016 | Mark Twain State Park | Florida, MO

The smell of dinner on the grill, the anticipation of s'mores around the campfire and the sound of laughing kids splashing in the water are all memories of that favorite camping trip in a Missouri State Park.  Arrive at the special-use camping area to set up your tent (tent camping only) anytime on Friday, June 24. There will be an owl hike at 8:30 p.m. at the amphitheater. In addition, the activities listed below will take place over Saturday and Sunday:

Activities include:

                            Habitats and Environments                Build a shelter

                            Bark Owl Craft                                   Those dazzling Spiders     

                            Mark Twain Museum visit                   I want S’mores                                                           

                            Mark Twain Documentary                   Beginning Kayaking (age 10 and over)                                                     

                            Make a cane fishing pole                   Morning Hike

                            Beginning Archery                             Explorer Badge Ceremony

 

The cost is $2 per person, per day for camping in the special-use camping area. Pre-registration is a must!  Only 10 family spots are available. The event will be held in the special-use area in the Mark Twain State Park campgrounds. Bring your own camping supplies, water container and food. Missouri State Park Explorer Program patches will be awarded at the end of the weekend for those completing the program.  Programs will end by noon Sunday.

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.

37352 Shrine Road, Florida, MO | 573-248-9980

Associated activities

  • Camping
  • Hiking