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29277 Highway 130, Laclede, MO 64651-7124, United States
Birders, paddlers, and anglers who want uncrowded access to wetland habitat: the interpretive boardwalk delivers great blue herons and wood ducks at close range, Locust Creek holds bass and catfish, and fall migration turns the whole park into a spectacle. Sites are shaded and we
Big rigs will fight the tight corners and narrow approach roads, and tent campers assigned sites near Highway 130 get headlights and road noise after dark. Summer visits without serious bug repellent will be miserable near the wetlands.
Context for the broader area surrounding Pershing State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Pishkun+Dikes">Pishkun Dikes</a> and Reservoir are part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Sun River Project">Sun River Project</a>. The Reservoir is an offstream storage reservoir, about 15 miles northeast of Gibson Dam and is formed by 8 earthfill dikes with heights ranging from 12 to 50 feet and an overall length of 9,050 feet. This reservoir, with 1,550 water surface acres, 2,683 land acres and 13 miles of shoreline, offers major game fishing for kokanee salmon, northern pike, and rainbow trout. Picnic shelter available.
Off I-15 west of Great Falls, Montana.
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Fall delivers the clearest benefits: crisp, comfortable weather (daytime highs often 55–75°F in September–October, cooler mornings) and dramatic color in the bottomland forest that makes hiking and wildlife viewing outstanding. Water levels typically stabilize for boating and fishing, mosquitoes are much reduced, and the park sees fewer campers than midsummer so trails and boardwalks feel quiet. Autumn migration and late-season shorebird movement boost birding, while cooler temps make multi-mile hikes easier. Spring brings waves of migrating songbirds that fill the wetlands with music and trail weather that's generally pleasant. Summer turns everything lush and green but comes with heavy mosquitoes near wetland areas and higher humidity. The campground stays open year-round; winter use is possible but expect a quiet experience with potentially limited interpretive programming and weather-related constraints.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Park campground offers electric and basic campsites, restrooms and a central shower house, potable water spigots, and an on-site sanitary dump station. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings; camp hosts sell firewood and laundry facilities have been reported.
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