2/28/2012 Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge by Rich

A cool place to visit even in the winter - I took a visit on February 28th. The sky was overcast and cloudy. I wish I had a telephoto lens on my camera to get a shot of the bald eagles.

12/15/2011 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Mama Cat

My Son and Me - My Son took me here a few years ago and I loved it. Now I find out that he takes ALL of his new girlfriends here for there FIRST date. How cute. He just loves it. Me too.

12/12/2011 Babler State Park by Cristina Johnson

Child Torture - I was locked up here as a child as well. It was cruel and torturous and I saw plenty of blood and injuries to the kids there.

11/8/2011 Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Good O Course - Spent a day on the orienteering course here and had a great time. All points were marked and right where they should have been. Great place to Mountain bike as well.

10/23/2011 Knob Noster State Park

Love the new equestrian trail -

10/4/2011 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Missourian

This is one state park to see... - There are lots of plants and animals to see. During our last trip to Ha Ha Tonka we saw; deer, fox, badger, raccoon, squirrel, rabbit and many species of birds. The ruins are interesting, the mechanics of the water tower and pump are very interesting as is the the spring below. On a HOT day the spring is the place to ESCAPE to a cool, natural ~58 degrees Fahrenheit!

10/3/2011 Washington State Park by Name

Nice park but.... - The park has nice looking camping spots and great trails, however the staff in the campground are less than desirable. If you're looking for a fun place to camp, go to one of the other parks nearby.

8/23/2011 Big Spring State Park

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8/13/2011 Knob Noster State Park

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7/29/2011 Mastodon State Park

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7/21/2011 Little Black State Forest by loyd e brown

good hunting - good roads, nice river, easy access, public archery range

7/9/2011 Wallace State Park

Our favorite park - My family loves it here! It has a lot of space to spread out and things for us to do.

7/2/2011 Reifsnider State Forest

Shooting Range Review - Nice outdoor shooting range with three different distances to shoot. Park provided target backing, should bring own targets and attaching mechanism. 8 to 10 cement rests with seat. No shade so be prepared to deal with the sun. Creek near entrance of park can make it impossible to reach the gun range after heavy rains.

6/21/2011 Big Lake State Park

one of my favorite places to camp - very clean and friendly....not as noisy as some you go to

6/20/2011 Lake Wappapello State Park

- My favorite place to camp and boat.

6/8/2011 Knob Noster State Park by jayjay

one of my best places -

6/4/2011 Crowder State Park by marvin & bernita

great place in nw mo - We love driving through all winter. The trails are well kept for hiking. Well done missouri. Thank you!

6/3/2011 Lewis And Clark State Park

quiet and peaceful -

6/1/2011 Duck Creek State Wildlife Refuge by Mr. & Mrs. DeWar

Question - We just recently visited this area for the first time, why is the area where you enter without water?

5/27/2011 Lake of the Ozarks State Park by cristy

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5/23/2011 Roaring River State Park by MIKE T.

GREAT PARK. - I HAVE FISHED ROARING RIVER FOR ALMOST 50 YAERS.MY FIRST TIME TO FISH WAS IN 1960.I COME BACK EVERY YEAR SEVERAL TIMES.I LIVE IN TEXAS NEAR DALLAS.

5/6/2011 Bennett Spring State Park by bigbird81

for the outdoorsmans paradise. - This is one of my best trout parks in Missouri. My family has their family reunion there and the memories you can get from this place are ones to share for a life time. I look forward to going there every year...

4/17/2011 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by chromesparkle

you gotta see this place - its a great place to exercise and see the beauty of the natural world. everyone should be so lucky to live near a place like this.

4/12/2011 Thousand Hills State Park

- We had a blast. the point pavillion was perfect for our family reunion.

4/11/2011 Sam A Baker State Park by Buschgang

Best Kept Secret - My friends and I have been going to Sam A. twice a year for the last 20 years. There have been a greart many changes over the last ten years since Mike and Jody took over. Many of the Cabins have been re-modeled over the last couple of years and the food and service have improved greatly in the Restaurant. It has become increasingly more difficult to get reservations over the last five years due to the Parks new found Popularity.

3/25/2011 Johnson Shut-Ins State Park

- I loved your park very much I always love to do things with my family ive been on other hicking trails with my family but this was far the best one i look foword to visiting your park this summer when the weather is warmer and we can swim

3/8/2011 Round Spring State Park

Beautiful - Camping was peaceful, beautiful, clean, and quiet. Loved camping by the river.

2/21/2011 Big Spring State Park by brittney kreitel

an amazing place to be - my family always brought us up here when we were younger and the scenery was just amazing and beatuiful. its very peaceful and a good place to relax and take the family

2/21/2011 Mingo National Wildlife Refuge by Rich

Great Place To Run - I have been running out on the boardwalk. What a beautiful place with beautiful sounds.

2/5/2011 Roaring River State Park by eileen earl

- we really enjoyed our stay and we have been back several times just to visit the fish hatchery and hike the trail aound it

1/17/2011 Weston Bend State Park by tnthead

Family fun - Our family often goes to the park for the outstanding hiking trails. For the first time, we went with snow on the ground. It was beautiful! It was really neat to see the different animal tracks left in the snow and see the ice floating down the river. It was a great experience.

1/4/2011 Roaring River State Park by j

One of our favorite get-aways - We live close by so go several times a year, use the camping facilities, fish, hike and enjoy our kids and grandkids. It is a great family get away for all ages..

12/6/2010 Mingo National Wildlife Refuge by Dr Raymond Schep

Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Gone forever. - Although most wildlife came back when the swamp was restored, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker did not come back.

12/5/2010 Harry S Truman State Park by Sandman 47 Nixa, Mo

love the park, but very disappointed - just returned home from hstp, visit was good until the last day at checkout and found all dump station valves locked. nobody around, called sheriffs office, a nice lady found someone that said they could not be opened up. this upset me greatly. why were we not told this, or the area closed off with barricades? charging full price for limited services is not right in my mind, what do you think? we drove 20 miles out of our way and paid to empty our tanks. doubt we will return anytime soon!

12/1/2010 Big Oak Tree State Park by Tom Robison

great place to view old growth trees - nice area to hike in plus a boardwalk thru a wet area. lots of hugh trees although the big ice storm of 09 did extensive damage including dethroning the National Champion Swamp Chestnut Oak. the State Champion Bur Oak is a sight to see

11/5/2010 Babler State Park by James Gilliam

Babler State Park - when i was a kid i was locked up here in a program they have since otlawed for its cruel impact on kids.....

11/5/2010 Lake of the Ozarks State Park by Jimi

VERY NICE - Great campgrounds, scenic trails, enjoyed the stay, will be back. Stayed in the Yurt, a very unique structure.

10/17/2010 Sam A Baker State Park by gigifrey

Not meeting possible potential. - This park should be a great park but falls short!It has a great biking trail, hiking trails, nice lay out of the sites. However,the camp host responsibilities fell short! They noticed right away that we didnt register but the bathrooms were so grossly dirty and unkept & the toilets did not flush good at all so maintenance was being neglected.. I had to press and hold down about 5 - 7 times for the same flush to go down. the noise ordinance was not upheld after 10pm. there was a alot of noise allowed until the early morning hours making sleep very difficult. Rowdy tenants were not dealt with.The hot & cold water controls in the showers were hooked up backwards because red was cold and blue was warm. SO much potential for this to be A-1 site but not making the mark.

10/16/2010 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by david

Great hiking trails! - My wife and I have now hiked every trail at Ha Ha Tonka and are ready to go back and do it again. Some totally amazing scenery! Favorite trail is Turkey Pen Hollow. Trails are well marked!

10/5/2010 Montauk State Park

my stay at montauk - we always enjoy staying at montauk the fishing is great we go about 2 times a year such a great place

10/3/2010 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Earl and Carolyn

Awesome - Our 1/4 mile hike turned into a 2 hour hike, had to see more by going the extra few feet/steps. Already planning our return trip in a couple of weeks when the colors start changing, interesting place to see with each new season.

9/23/2010 Mingo National Wildlife Refuge by Destuney

Very Interesting Place - When we went we were able to see fish, frogs, turkeys, and had a baby deer walk right up to our truck. did not see any eagles :( but had a fun time with nature.

9/20/2010 Johnson Shut-Ins State Park by darrene

Wonderful Campground - We took our kids there camping for the first time after they open back up. Love the location of the campground. The staff was very friendly. The campground was spotless along with the bathrooms. We will be coming back more now. Highly recommend a trip to this state park.

9/7/2010 Cuivre River State Park by Paul and Joann Maze

I loved it!!! Didn`t want to leave. - We came from Indiana and found a campground close to Warrenton. This was it and it was wounderful. We stayed a week and then I didn`t want to leave. The managers are wonderful and kind.

9/3/2010 Elephant Rocks State Park by jerry

still the same but a smaller version of - the last time i was there was 46 years ago and it wasent a park you just pulled off the hiway an made your self a camp site an dad would say go play dont get lost yea right six hours later we would come back and dad would say ya back allready them were the days i bet we went from one end to the other but i was only ten

8/28/2010 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Audra

So many options.... - We only live an hour away and have been a couple of times now.. each time we see something completely different. We take a different path and end up someplace new! LOTS to do and amazing scenery!! LOVE IT!!

8/27/2010 Lake Wappapello State Park by Wally

Great for Personal Watercraft - A nice place to launch your Seadoo, Wave Runner or Jetski. Many miles of coastline to explore.

8/23/2010 Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Amazing - We live in Iowa, and went there to see it and was so amazing and breath taking. I would go back to see it again.

8/15/2010 Weston Bend State Park by roland craig

Excellent - Nicely maintained, Beautiful scenic views, variety of activities. I have been visiting for years. Its reassuring to see that some of my tax dollars are going for something I consider worthy and satisfying. Excellent family resource. Its yours and its free - so enjoy it.

8/11/2010 Sam A Baker State Park by Roy

Disapointed - We were very disapointed with our stay in July 2010. The bathroons were dirty and the showers were always cold, even if the park had only a few campers. There were cobwebs and spiders in every corner and the floor was muddy and slick. They told us it was because of cutbacks in funding, well we are still paying $20 a night!

7/30/2010 Big Spring State Park by The Linsons

family tradition - we go every year to canoe on the current river and on our way down we stop by Big Spring. Its a beautiful place to visit and our kids love it. We recently got engaged while visiting the spring so now it will always be special to us.

7/27/2010 Table Rock State Park by Wildrose

Beautiful park! Great view of the lake! - We stayed two nights at the campground. The only disturbance during the night came from the squirrels. The people in the park office were very helpful as were the campground hosts. The park gave us easy access to Silver Dollar City and Branson!!!

7/25/2010 Bennett Spring State Park by A. Davis

- Very nice nature center. Kids loved the trails. An inexpencive outing for the grandkids.

7/21/2010 Big Spring State Park by lizno88

We go there every year! - My family and I have been going year once a year during the month of July to float the current river as well as stay at Big Springs National Park. We also bring along other families who always love going... even children!

7/12/2010 Brownington State Wildlife Area by crazyman

great deer hunting -

7/11/2010 Big Spring State Park by courtney

beautiful! - I visit every year when Im in town! It is simply just a beautiful spring and worth the drive if you are in the area.

7/5/2010 Johnson Shut-Ins State Park by Bo

'My favorite park' - Awsome, Awsome, Awsome, Great place and lots of fun. A great place for family swimming, picnics etc. I love this place.

7/5/2010 Bennett Spring State Park by Rog Jr.

Absolutely Wonderful - Great fishing beautiful stream Loved the hatchery great place to take my grandaughter.

7/5/2010 Roaring River State Park by THOMAS

NICE PARK - Nice place to go even though they need to put the woman at Rangers office in check. She is very rude.

6/21/2010 Elephant Rocks State Park by micheal

- It looks fun

6/20/2010 Bennett Spring State Park by jmarkle

love this place - We love bennett springs. we actually got married in the park. it is very relaxing and peaceful. we will continue coming here every summer!!

6/11/2010 Finger Lakes State Park by PinkMoonCow

Nice Place But Needs Maintenance - Would be alot better if the overgrowth on the trails were maintained. Also if you decide to ride here, have good condition mud terrain tires, if you have balding tires then you will do more fighting with the bike and wear yourself out, the trails are usually slick, or muddy....so be prepared.

6/7/2010 Trail Of Tears State Park

SWIMMING - My family used to swim at Trail of Tears State Park all the time. We where visiting the area yesterday and noticed the no swimming posted WHAT HAPPENED?

6/2/2010 Watkins Mill State Park

Great local camping - I have been coming here for the last 25 years and it is in great shape. I love the campgrounds! They are clean and the bathrooms are top notch. The fishing needs to improve, but it is a great place for some weekend fun.

5/31/2010 Elephant Rocks State Park by tiffany

Great Family Fun! - my husband and his siblings used to go here all the time as kids with their parents. when i moved here with him I went for the first time and fell in love with beautiful formations. now my husband and I take our son here. its a great place to establish family traditions.

5/18/2010 Towosahgy State Park

- Nice natural setting with some archaeological information presented. Is very quiet and gives the visitor a nice experience.

5/8/2010 Big Spring State Park

One of the best - Best all around park I have stayed at. Clean park with lots to do with family.

5/4/2010 Saline Valley State Wildlife Area by P.J.

a little peace - The Saline Creek is the perfect place to find a little peace in this hectic world. I always feel a bit better when I leave.

5/2/2010 Saint Francois State Park by campingmama

My new Favorite - Just got back from a wonderful weekend at St. Francois. Our campsite backed to the woods and a scenic path down to the Big River...our own access..and gorgeous. The Swimming Deer trail was awesome. Very clean shower houses, minimum mud and dust...mostly grassy! Overall great park!

4/22/2010 Roaring River State Park by RUSS

NICE NICE NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! - We go every year this place is nice nice nice.WE LOVE IT.This place is awsome.

4/21/2010 Cuivre River State Park

Wonderful scenery - Our grandchildren love this park! You can hike the trails, picnic or fish and have a great time.

4/15/2010 Trail Of Tears State Park

No Swimming - What happeded to the lake? Last time we visited we loved the lake to swim in. Please fix the problem

4/15/2010 Rudolf Bennitt State Wildlife Area by Rich

very quiet and out in the middle of no w - Seems to be very little traffic in this park as it is out in the middle of no where. Great fishing, nice gravel roads, but easy to go the wrong way! Trail map http://www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/6214map.pdf

4/5/2010 Pershing State Park

Boardwalk trails are GREAT - There are a variety of trails but since Missouri is a swamp most of the time due to rain/snow, poor drainage only the boardwalk trail is worth the trouble most of the time. Its a triangle pattern that takes you through what a lot of Missouri USED to be like before it became border to border farm. Well worth the visit, nice RV park and other facilities.

3/29/2010 Big Spring State Park by loving old times

Great place to take family for weekend - I have very many fond memories of this place as we went at least twice a month camping and one week a year for vacation.. we had a ball camping, swimming and floating current river...

3/24/2010 Bennett Spring State Park by Tom

Great fishing! - Been going 30+ years. You must expect it to be crowded on weekends because its the best park in Missouri, but well worth it to me. I have met and fished with many friends there. It is near impossible to get a room or camp site without planning way ahead. The park is clean and beautiful, with hiking camping fishing and canoeing, and plenty to do in Lebanon, Lake of the Ozarks, Springfield and Branson, which are all within a reasonable driving distance, as well as three other trout parks!

3/23/2010 Mark Twain National Forest

Awesome park - Expect us back for more visits!!!...loved it.

3/23/2010 Ted Shanks State Wildlife Management Area

My Grandpa Ted had a dream. - Why is it that there is no info on what Ted Shanks did to contribute to the wild life area? I am so sad his memory is forgotten.

1/24/2010 Piney River Narrows State Natural Area by Stacey

Not for those afraid of heights! - Beautiful fall foliage, good hiking, site seeing, and bird watching.

1/7/2010 Babler State Park by from Chicago

Clean and neat. - A clean and neat place to stay. Open campsites.

1/6/2010 Bennett Spring State Park by Mary

great!! - This is a fun place for a family. My kids love feeding the fish! It is such a beautiful place also, everytime I go to Missouri I go to Bennett Springs!!

12/27/2009 Finger Lakes State Park

the track - the track is a great place for everyone from little kids to adults to ride its so much fun because you can get the feeling of being a racer

12/15/2009 Big Spring State Park by OliannaEngland

Very beautful and Romantic setting - My fiance and I are hoping to have our wedding there this fall. We visited shortly after we got together and now every summer on our way to go floating we always make a stop there to enjoy memories and the amazingly beautifull sites. The water is such a gorgeous shade of blue and it would make for the perfect back drop to our ceremony. He really enjoys the caves, am very much looking forward to starting our life together and I think next to the spring where it is the beginning of so much would be very symbolic and romantic.

12/1/2009 Babler State Park by campingnuts

In my top 5 camping spots!!! - Excellent clean campgrounds. Great place to just relax the weekend away!!!!!!!

11/6/2009 Babler State Park by Paul

Great Walking Trails - Beautiful scenery on the numerous walks. Very peaceful and serene. The only downside was the number of ticks!

10/29/2009 Sam A Baker State Park by Kay

Great place to gather - My husband and kids love the park for a number of reasons. The park is clean, safe, everyone is friendly and helpful. The water is great for swimming and fishing. I recommend Sam A Baker to everyone. Our friends and family love it.

10/28/2009 Montauk State Park by CallIt

Grounds beautiful, Cabin needs update - Cabin 20 overrun by ladybugs which dropped on me at night. Bath sink cracked, dirty. Bath moldy, spattered, wood rot. No TV, internet, coffee pot. Grounds beautiful.

10/28/2009 Bennett Spring State Park by Love to fish

Still the same - I went back to Bennett with a family member this last week. He wanted to get some fly fishing in before the end of the season. It is a very non-friendly place. This trip will be the last one I will take to Bennett. I think others should think about boycotting this park until the park staff improves and the good old boy system is gone.

10/26/2009 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Robin

it was so enjoyable - I have lived in Missouri for 28 years and I went there this fall for the first time and it was amazing. the walk ways are clean and in great shape, very well taking care of and I took so many wonderful fall pictures.Iam already planning my next trip there.

10/20/2009 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Mark & Marguerite Schleer

Nice scenery - Wonderful views and interesting natural features. However, the restrooms are atrocious!

10/17/2009 Bennett Spring State Park by cool bear

to crowed-camp host are clickish - I have gone to Bennett a few times. The staff is not polite at all. They think we are a bother to them. I over heard the staff say that it will be nice when the campers leave. Are we not the reason they have jobs? . The dinning lodge food is way to expensive. The fish are terrible to eat. I would avoid this place.

10/11/2009 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Kevin

Spectacular fall colors - One of the most beautiful state parks in Missouri!

10/4/2009 Bennett Spring State Park by ALABAMA VISITOR

VERY NICE!!! - THIS IS AN EXCELLENT STATE PARK. THERE IS A VERY NICE DINING FACILITY AND FISHERMEN WILL LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST THEIR SKILLS AGAINST THE RAINBOW TROUT. NICE PLACE FOR A FAMILY DAY TRIP OR VACATION. THE TROUT ARE RAISED AT THE PARK-REALLY SOMETHING TO SEE.

9/30/2009 Montauk State Park by Dan Lovekamp

Birth Place - When I was adopted this is where my new parents picked me up some 47 years ago. Ive visited every year since.. Most relaxing place I know.

9/21/2009 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by Gile

A lot to explore!!! - Unlike a lot of state parks, HaHaTonka has a theme. Historical and natural. You can do the basic trails, and some of the side trails have interesting destinations. Beware of the field of rattlesnakes.

9/20/2009 Wallace State Park

Relaxing and close to KC - Carolyn, one of the hosts was extremely nice and helpful. She even gave my wife and I cooking oil for our popcorn popper.

9/17/2009 Elephant Rocks State Park by ramona reed

HEY - That was the most amazing thing that i havee ever experinced!!!!

9/12/2009 Big Spring State Park by Mary McCoy

Beautiful! - The park was beautiful and the springs was awesome! I have never seen such beautiful blue water.

9/7/2009 Peck Ranch State Wildlife Management Area by dale moser

first time there - great scenery,wildlife,archery range is awesome

9/2/2009 Boonslick State Park

FROG CITY - Fun afternoon visit. Short trail leads down to a creek that is full of frogs.

8/29/2009 Lead Mine State Forest by adventrider

Favorite place to ride. - Great trails, with really pretty veiws. Rugged enough to be fun and interesting but not dangerous. Many different trails to ride. We ride on 2 hour trails and up to 5 plus hour trails. Nice camp area too.

8/26/2009 Stockton State Park by scottrussell

luv it - clean facillities, clean water to swim and fish in and clean camp sites...had a great time

8/18/2009 Pony Express State Wildlife Area

TINY CRAPPIE - great for kids the tiny crappie are abundant. Muskie on shad break 50lb line, so use a LONG steel leader

8/16/2009 Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Love It! - I used to live 20 miles from Ha Ha Tonka! I visited quite often. What a beautiful place.

8/15/2009 Bonanza State Wildlife Area by Ride For The Brand

fun for horses - trails are nice and wide, excellent for beginners and relaxing for all

8/7/2009 Rippee State Wildlife Management Area by Stacy{ Rippee} Denner

Its really a nice park, - It always looks so nice ! It has bathrooms. Nice place too swim or fish, go floating, picnic. camp.

8/7/2009 Cuivre River State Park

Great park for family - Great park in our backyard. My kids 5 and 3 loves going here. We visited the beach, walked the trails, played in the playground, had picnics and explored the creek. Been back many times and the kids are always excited.

8/4/2009 Montauk State Park

Breath Of Fresh Air - Had a fantastic time, hike, bike, fish, eat ice cream from the lodge and enjoy the wonders of the wild that we are so graciously offered... 7-27 _ 7-29-09

8/3/2009 Alley Spring State Park

week at alley springs - I just want to thank all the people and the rangers at alley springs the week of 7/59 thru 7/30. My brother got sick and everyone came to help. Thanks for all you did.

7/29/2009 Arrow Rock State Park by camping buddies

We love this park in October - The fall festival,is wonderful we go every year, this will be our 7th in a row

7/24/2009 Montauk State Park by 50 years a visitor

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7/23/2009 Pershing State Park by mcook

Very relaxing and secluded except for - The racoons are a terrible problem, they even tried to get into our camper!!!

7/8/2009 Hawn State Park by tmwag

Remote - This place is like stepping into virgin wilderness. So quiet all you can hear is rushing water and wind whispering through the pines...If you visit Missouri..this has got to be your first stop for backpacking

7/3/2009 Washington State Park by CPS

Close to St. Louis - Nice & clean. AC in cabins. Kids love the pool area and river for fishing. Close enough to St. Louis for a day trip.

7/3/2009 Table Rock State Park by belle12

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7/1/2009 Bennett Spring State Park by Relaxing with the family

Great place to relax and enjoy the Famil - We have family reunions about every 2 years and really enjoy the fishing and canoeing. We also enjoy the swim pool and childrens playground area. I would recomend the quiet shaded park to all who want a nice quiet few days or week.

6/27/2009 Johnson Shut-Ins State Park

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6/21/2009 Weston Bend State Park

history thats still there - people who have past throw there in there day

6/21/2009 Lake Paho State Wildlife Area

BIG MOUTH BASS - I was there over the weekend of 6-19 thru 6-21 2009. The bass fishing was excellent and the quality and quantity was very well. I probably caught and released over 50 to 60 pounds on saturday and sunday morning,two over 8 pounds. :] :] So by this I want to thank the parks people for taking such great care of the lake.The brush piles are in the right places and it makes great fishing.The only sore comment I have is,I sure wish I could get my own boat back on there again someday.But I do make do with the boats you provide and I HIGHLY appreciate you letting us use them.So thanks again and keep up the good work.I drive a chevy silverado,black,with a skeeter sticker in the back glass.Hope to see you all again soon.Have a good day!!!! :] :] :]

6/20/2009 Thousand Hills State Park by John from kirksville

Peacefull, Very Clean, and Beautiful - This park is a great place to bring your family. Everyone from the visitors to the employees where friendly. It is very big and can accomodate a simple bank fishing venture or taking the boat out with the family and dropping a line. Right around the corner in Kirksville makes this easy to access anytime.

6/15/2009 Saline Valley State Wildlife Area by Snickers

Fun in the sun and water - Very clear water. Deep spots as well as shallow. Good fishing. Enoyed it very much.

5/27/2009 Saint Francois State Park by twillsol

Great camping, fishing, swimming - This is a great park for camping, fishing and swimming for kids. we have been camping there for 30 years; hopefully another 30.

5/17/2009 Mark Twain National Forest by Jiaan B

Mark Twain Nat. Forest - I have lived right by Mark Twain National Forest, here in Ripley County, Missouri for almost 16 years. I love it here, it is a very scenic area. Very rural and quiet. I think our area needs to be visited more. People need to come visit the Ozark Foothiils. And the Current River, wow, it is so beautiful. I have lived by it almost all of those 16 years. I can see it right now out the window of my house. Great for fishing, canoeing, tubing, etc etc.

5/17/2009 Elephant Rocks State Park

Awesome! - Awesome!

5/13/2009 Johnson Shut-Ins State Park

my favorite place ever - Majestic is a good discription. I have been going since I was a kid and now my kids have there memories. There was a flood there a couple years ago that took out trees ,houses and the campgrounds but with hard work it was opened to the public with in a year. Breath taking and lots of fun need to have little ones in lifejackets

5/13/2009 Lake of the Ozarks State Park by Jeanie

beautiful park - great for campers - Lots of shade trees, easy access to lake, friendly staff, parking spaces offer privacy. Needs: cleaner bathrooms, shower house throughly cleaned and dissinfected, shower curtains replaced, soap for hand washing.

5/13/2009 Johnson Shut-Ins State Park by Nicole H.

One of my favorite Parks - I have been coming to the park for a very long time. From being a kid to an adult. I still love coming here and now I get to show my friends this excellent park. I love this park.

5/12/2009 Rudolf Bennitt State Wildlife Area

We like to go there an ride our horses - We like to go there and ride our horses and camp out, and it has good trails. We would like to know if there is a map of all the trails there and how do we get one?

5/8/2009 Wallace State Park by Jay S.

Best camping in northern missouri... - Fantastic for kids and parents alike. Secluded, peaceful, and clean. Tons of activities including nature walks, fishing, swiming, stargazing, etc.

5/4/2009 Weston Bend State Park

Amazing Beauty - I have been going up to Weston Bend for over a year now. I live in Gladstone and find that going up their to hike all through the year to be a spiritual experience,This is a beautiful hidden gem right here in our own back yard. The views of the river any time of year are inspiring not to mention beautiful

4/26/2009 Elephant Rocks State Park

A Must See for Everyone ! - My parents used to take my sister and I as kids, and now I am doing the same thing some 30 years later. Whether you go for the history of the mining process, to explore and climb on the mountains of granite, search for tad-poles in the small pools of water that form on the rocks, or just go for the sheer beauty of it, Elephant Rocks is a must see for every child and adult alike.

4/26/2009 Roaring River State Park by Michell Wester

want go anywhere else - I have been going to roaring river since I was six weeks old. My dad took me and his dad took him. And now I take my childern. This is really GODS country. We drive 10 hours every year. And this year is we will be on our way. Good times

4/24/2009 Babler State Park by tori 123456789

well... i guess it was ok - the ticks were terrible! im not joking! i almost died!

4/21/2009 Grand Gulf State Park by stacy

it is breath taking - its a place the whole family can go and leave every thing behind and its free youll think your in a different world its absuluty beatiful,

4/17/2009 Ha Ha Tonka State Park

THE BEST! -

4/1/2009 Lead Mine State Forest

Great horseback riding destination! - This is a great place for horseback riding. The trails are always kept up very nice and the camp sites are clean. Plenty of creeks for the horses to get a drink and play around in.

3/23/2009 Finger Lakes State Park by Chris C

Trails and track - This place is great to ride. I go with my friends all the time. It has the best of both worlds trAck and trails!

3/14/2009 Stockton State Park by jkb

What quiet, serene beauty! - This to me is so much better vacationing than at other overcrowded and commercialized areas. It is so quiet and beautiful. The fishing is out of this world. There are cabins at the park as well as outside the park in case they are full. I enjoyed every moment. No crowds, no trash, just peaceful outdoors. Swimming, fishing and boating. What a joy.

3/6/2009 Stockton State Park

great park - Beautiful state park. Very peaceful. Nice accomodations. We go back several times each year. Highly recommended. Quiet. This is a sailing lake.

3/5/2009 Meramec State Park

A life-long favorite - Whether in the campground, cabins, motel or just a day-trip we have never failed to have a great time at Meramec State Park. They have canoe rentals, a camp store, restaurant, places to splash around on the riverbank and many other activities.

2/23/2009 Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge by Stephen and Annette

A wonderful day trip into a wetland - Thoousands of Geese, a hundred or so of Eagles, Ducks of many kinds, deer, and much more to be viewed from your car on a driving tour. We take the grand kids to view Eagele Days in January. The rest of the year a day trip to get out and take pictures. A state park is nearby to camp (or stayt at a cabin). Great restraunt. Stephen and Annette from St. Joseph, Missouri

2/9/2009 Ted Shanks State Wildlife Management Area by Mark K.

For the birds - This is a good area to visit to see birds, especially during migration times. There will, if you happen on the right days, be thousands of ducks and/or geese of varying types. Others you will see are herons, egrets, eagles although these are not exclusive to migration periods. There are also a lot of song birds. It is a decent stream and small lake fishing area. There is also a neaby access to the Mississippi. Hiking is mostly open gravel road walking and on levees when permitted. Be forwarned, if planning to hike/walk/car tour make sure the area is open to that activity during duck, goose, and deer seasons.

2/7/2009 Mastodon State Park

neat - The museum is relatively small, but packed full of interesting items. The trail was beautiful and an easy hike (even for me when I was 7 months pregnant). The kids loved it, but I wish there was more to see and do. We should have taken the time to go on a day they had one of their special events. A must see if you will be in the area.

2/5/2009 Thousand Hills State Park by Okies from Shawnee

Nice Cabins - Thosand Hills Park is a very beautiful park and the cabins are nice with a great view of the lake. Sunrise is a great time of day with the fog coming up off the lake. If you enjoy a quite time and clean area this is a great place to visit. We will be Back!!!

1/29/2009 Little Lost Creek State Forest by clyde

great hiking - nice missiouri woods good creek walking steep hills to climb smooth tails water falls small caves

1/18/2009 Thousand Hills State Park by Marlin&Betty Friese

A beautiful Park, lots to do and see. - We were very greatful for the park as we have relatives in Kirksville and it was an easy trip back and forth from town to park. Everyone was so nice.

1/9/2009 Van Meter State Park

Stay away - Beautiful park undiscovered by the crowds.

12/14/2008 Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge by Micheal and Cody HALL

youth hunt - My son and I have never seen deer like that, or seen as many deer and geese. Getting the youth involved in this was a great idea, keep it up........

11/17/2008 Graham Cave State Park by Alan and Hazel from Pittsburgh

A fascinating place - The cave was huge and mysterious, and the explanatory displays were clear and helpful. The park staff members were extremely friendly and helpful.

11/15/2008 Hawn State Park by Medfly

So Many Memories - All water here seeks the Mississippi. Water has for many hundred million years carved the rocks of Eastern Missouri into fantastic and delicate shapes. Nowhere will you see that more dramatically displayed than at Hawn. Oh, yeah. We had a hellacious rock concert there in 1975.

11/6/2008 Van Meter State Park by Sarah

Fantastic, not-overly crowded Park - Beautiful trails and a lack of crowds make this the perfect outing for a day.

10/30/2008 Ha Ha Tonka State Park

amazing - There are little gems close to home

10/24/2008 Saint Joe State Park

An Awesome Experience - I learned to ride better than most guys here because you get extremely experienced on all types of terrain. The trails are amazing, some easy, some are fun because they are really tight and rough!

10/16/2008 Harry S Truman State Park by C.A. and Kathi

We loved our visit there - We were very fond of the 3 camphost couples. But unfortunately, we did not get their last names and phone numbers or email addresses or if we did we can not locate them and we would love to contact them. The campsites and amenities were great and all 3 of the couples who volunteered there were friendly and even fed us a catfish lunch.

10/14/2008 Duck Creek State Wildlife Management Area by Bassarino

My dad pulls hogs out all the time .. - Big fish severe snag fishing environment but fish outweight the hassels. Killer park that is dormant 5 months a year for the Duck dudes.

10/8/2008 Lester R Davis Memorial State Forest by Lanny Ackiss

An undiscovered gem - Having just discovered this patch of forest a few days ago, I write with enthusiasm but little knowledge. Land mined long ago was forested by Lester Davis some 70 years past resulting in woods not native by any means, but “lovely, dark, and deep.” There are over 50 species of trees and shrubs. Literally across the road from restored and native prairie at Prairie State Park, this man-made forest afforded a interesting walk. Two great horned owls were booming on either side of us, and we happened upon a turkey vulture roost with many dozens of the birds settling down for twilight - more than I have ever seen at once. There are three miles of trails, and I plan on returning to explore further.

10/5/2008 Finger Lakes State Park by orv

great place to ride - Tons of good riding, lot of mud to play in plenty of great hiils to climb. Some of the tent camp sites are a little cramped.

9/17/2008 Ha Ha Tonka State Park by AManda

- I love the park it is beautiful and peaceful. Well kept and just amazing.

8/28/2008 Castlewood State Park by Suzann

Our favorite local park - Beautiful breathtaking views. Great hiking, easy and difficult trails available. Watch out for the bikers.

8/26/2008 Trail Of Tears State Park by AM Gallagher

Family friendly - Quiet sites, clean facilities, friendly help and happily historic. This park has everything, riverfront, lake fishing, swimming and tranquility.

8/24/2008 Hawn State Park by franski

We never get tired of Hawn - Pristine trails. When you get into the second loop trail you cannot hear any traffic, except an occasional airplane. You can imagine what it must have been like to be one of the first to see it.

8/21/2008 Elephant Rocks State Park

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8/18/2008 Bennett Spring State Park by smadudley@aol.com

This is Heaven - My wife and I, Grandkids all enjoy Going to Bennett Springs. Great Getaway. Just to relax, fish, have family gatherings, you are on your own!!!! Jim Rogers and his staff are wonderful, to answer your questions to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

8/13/2008 Bennett Spring State Park

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7/30/2008 Bennett Spring State Park by ROG

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7/22/2008 Round Spring State Park

The orzark area is outstanging -

7/15/2008 Saint Joe State Park by Marb

Something for everyone - One of the best ATV parks I have ever found. From very technical wooded trails to wide open sand flats and long winding sand trails, St Joe is perfect for riders of all skill levels. Its so large its hard to get crowded. (over 2000 acres for off road vehicles) Nice lakes for fishing/swimming. Great campground.

7/13/2008 Elephant Rocks State Park

Interesting - I had no idea there was a such a place. The maze was fun and the formations were interesting. I was glad there is a paved path around the entire site (not very long) that I can bring my mother in her wheel chair to enjoy.

7/13/2008 Big Spring State Park by Steven

My favorite place in Missouri - I was born in Missouri, my father helped build the Big Springs State Park while he was in the C.C.C. Corps, along with some of his friends. I was told that there is a picture in the museum-store, there at the park, of all the people that helped build the park, when they were in the C.C.C. Corps. I would like to see if I can get a print of it, to send to my Mother, as it should have my Father in it, and he pasted away in 1987. There were six boys in my family, and every Labor Day Week End, Dad would say, where do you boys want to go, and it was always , Big Springs State Park. Four of us learned to swim in the Current River.

7/12/2008 Watkins Mill State Park

ONE MAN,s Favorit Park -

7/7/2008 Montauk State Park by joed1982

best trout park in missouri - ive been going to montauk for 24 years. havnt found a better one in Mo. i plan to have my ashes poured in the current when i pass on.

6/30/2008 Rinquelin Trail Community Lake State Wildlife Area by Cathy Peterson

Very pretty lake, nice and clean. -

6/25/2008 Montauk State Park by Corey

best.place.ever - an AWESOME place for any type of trout fisher, newbie or very experienced, a great place to take your family as well!

6/24/2008 Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Have never been - I have never been there, but have lived only 20 miles South of the Park for six years now. After looking at the website, I really want our family to go visit!

6/20/2008 Big Spring State Park by kmpnn76

It is all at your finger tips! - Yes, the fun does not stop there. The kayaking and flowing down the lazy river is the best. It is the first time experianed that welecomes the best at heart. We would like to meet others for a day on the river. Food snacks and canned soadas for a start.

6/17/2008 Cuivre River State Park

Fishing is mediocre at best - I have fished there several times. Many different baits and have taken the boat there. It is an Electric motor only no gas lake. Fishing is at best mediocre. The park is very clean and nice though.

6/16/2008 Weston Bend State Park by rlemon

Nice hiking trails - We took a pleasant 1 mile hike and we saw a fair to middling view of the Missouri river.

6/11/2008 Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Very Nice... Well Kept... - I was most pleased by the cleanliness of the park, this is an all around amazing place to visit- the view from the Castle ruins is spectacular. Some of the trails are definitely for the physically fit- or for the avid hiker ...

6/8/2008 Sam A Baker State Park

Great Family Park - EXCELLENT biking path - paved and flat. Many access spots to Big Creek/St. Fracois River with crystal clear water. Kept very clean.

6/7/2008 Montrose State Wildlife Area by steve

its relaxing clean and quite - and been there many times in past years when my son was young he is 28 now and i am still drawn back their because of the quite clean area and how much i enjoyed it roger the ranger is very polite and helpful

6/3/2008 Mingo National Wildlife Refuge by MingoCat

Great place to visit. - Fishing is not as good as it was in previous years.

5/26/2008 Rock Bridge Memorial State Park by joni

one of our favorite parks - I have two girls we love to go and walk the trails so do our dogs its fun for all ages.

5/23/2008 Montauk State Park by Rita13

Stay at Montauk - WE stayed here last year with 2 children and we all loved it! Very relaxing and pretty. We loved feeding the trout and hiking! Our room was clean and homey! We will stay again this year!

5/21/2008 Mingo National Wildlife Refuge by Maggie

Coolest place I have found in Missouri! - This place is beautiful! We canoed and hiked through the swamp and woods...I have never seen any place like this before. and it is so close to home! Recommended for everyone!

5/6/2008 Saint Joe State Park by Shane

Great ORV park! - if you want to take a couple days and camp and do some wheeling then St. Joe is the place to be. The biggest ORV park i have ever been to, Friendly staff and excellent facilities! A++

5/4/2008 Ben Cash Memorial State Wildlife Area by Last Great Place Near Kennett

sad - Ben Cash used to be a great place to camp and take your kids fishing. It needs some serious clean up and updating. It is barley accessable anymore. You can't go up and down the levees to the bar pits anymore. I grew up catching some great fish there. From the levee at 84 all the way to where the levee ended at the point, you cant even get there anymore with all the gates. PLEASE HELP!

5/3/2008 Lake Paho State Wildlife Area by Greg

Great fishing lake - This is a quiet relaxing area with good fishing in the lake and also the many ponds. The camp grounds are well kept but primeative.

4/26/2008 Roaring River State Park by Tigereyes

Nice place to hike - I live close by my kids love to go and feed the fish and go hiking. And they love to go swimming in the pool. Good get away place.

4/25/2008 Lead Mine State Forest

Wonderful horse back riding trails - plenty of watering holes, and pretty views

4/15/2008 Big Spring State Park by greg w. from ky.

quiet and lovely. very tranquil. - was there in fall of 2007. a bit off the beaten path but well worth the time. water was beautiful. park was peaceful& quiet.some walkway improvements were in progress. needs more advertisement & a bit more development. i will be back!