Watkins Mill Campground Closed for November and December 2026
The campground and campground road at Watkins Mill State Park will be closed for all of November and December 2026 due to a construction project. The closed areas will include the campground road, the day-use parking lot on the east side of the lake dam, the dump station, the playground and the entire campground.
For more information, please call the park office at 816-580-3387. To see a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Watkins Mill State Park
Activities & accommodations
Park information
A 100-acre lake with a paved bicycle path around it, plentiful fishing, a picturesque campground and a choice of picnic spots make Watkins Mill State Park an ideal place for an afternoon or longer. Located near the Kansas City area, the park has ample fishing opportunities and an abundance of white-tailed deer and wild turkeys to watch. The park is adjacent to Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark.
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