Pershing State Park Campground

Star4.59
36 reviews
29277 Highway 130, Laclede, MO 64651-7124, United States
Peace & Quiet

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761 ft

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

39 campsites

Season

On-season: April 1 t...

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

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Campsite Fees
Nightly camping rates vary by campground and by site amenities. Sites with electric are priced differently based on amperage; separate on-season and...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.59

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Based on 36 reviews

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"Visitors consistently describe Pershing State Park Campground as quiet, well-maintained, and nature-focused. Reviewers praise the boardwalk and trails, shaded and well-spaced sites, clean shower facilities, and helpful hosts; common negatives are mosquitoes and occasional highway noise or tight corners for large trailers."

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29277 Highway 130, Laclede, MO 64651-7124, United States

Pershing State Park Campground

29277 Highway 130, Laclede, MO 64651-7124, United States

Accessible from Highway 130 (park address on Highway 130).

Best Time to Camp at Pershing State Park Campground

The gates stay open year-round, but the sweet spot runs April through October when everything's up and running. Spring brings waves of migrating songbirds that fill the wetlands with music, while fall sets the bottomland forest ablaze in gold and rust—both seasons serving up perfect trail weather. Summer turns the whole park into a green paradise (just bring bug spray, because those wetlands grow mosquitoes as enthusiastically as they grow beauty).

Summer(Jun-Aug)
3.5 / 5
Below Average

Shaded sites help summer visits, but heat/insects possible; campers note shade.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.5 / 5
Top 14% in MO

Quiet setting and deciduous woods suggest strong fall colors and pleasant weather.

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
4.5 / 5
Top 9% in MO

Wet prairie/marsh and spring growth make spring a high-quality season for nature viewing.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5
Above Average

Park likely open but few winter activities noted; not a winter-sport destination.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: On-season: April 1 through October 31. Off-season: November 1 through March 31.

About Pershing State Park Campground

Escape to one of Missouri's best-kept secrets, where shaded campsites sit tucked between ancient bottomland forests and shimmering wetlands in north-central Missouri. With electric and basic sites available, you'll have a front-row seat to world-class birding, peaceful fishing, and miles of trails weaving through some of the state's richest ecosystems—minus the crowds.
Campground contains a mix of electric sites and more basic/primitive sites in two loops; sites accommodate both tent campers and RVs with 30-amp electric connections available at many sites.
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Stay Limit
Camping is limited to any 15 days within a 30-consecutive-day period at any one park. A two-night minimum stay on the weekend (Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday) is required at Pershing State Park.

Amenities available

Showers
Potable water
Electricity hookups
Flush toilets
Dump station
Fire rings

Activities you can enjoy

Pershing State Park emphasizes nature-focused activities centered on its wet prairie, boardwalk and wooded trails, with fishing in small lakes and creeks. The park supports low-key day use like picnicking and birding as well as trail-based recreation.
HikingMultiple hiking options including an interpretive boardwalk and several trails (including a longer ~6-mile route) through wet prairie, bottomland forest and along creeks.
FishingFishing available in Locust Creek and four small lakes/ponds near the campground; commonly caught fish include bass, bluegill and channel catfish.
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Biking
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsMosquitoes can be very heavy near wetlands in warm months. Occasional snakes and wasps have been reported on trails or near playgrounds; standard wildlife precautions are advised. Some sites (and campground approach roads) can be close to Highway 130, creating possible traffic noise and headlights. Some tight corners in the campground may be challenging for backing larger trailers.

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Reviews

4.6
36 reviews
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Pershing State Park Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Visitors consistently describe Pershing State Park Campground as quiet, well-maintained, and nature-focused. Reviewers praise the boardwalk and trails, shaded and well-spaced sites, clean shower facilities, and helpful hosts; common negatives are mosquitoes and occasional highway noise or tight corners for large trailers.
Review Summaries
Based on 36 reviews

What Campers Love

Calm, uncrowded campground with shaded, well-spaced sites; excellent interpretive boardwalk and varied natural habitats for birding and wildlife viewing; clean shower house and restroom facilities;...
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Based on 36 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve a shaded interior site for summer and select sites near the trailhead or pond for easier access to hiking and fishing. RV users should expect electric-only sites — fill fresh water at the...
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Based on 36 reviews

Camper Quotes

“Great campground, clean shower house and camp host was very efficient.” — “Absolutely love the boardwalk trail that goes throughout the forest and along the creek.” — “Only found one spigot...
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