Campground 1 (Sites 44-95 And 195-208)

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Campground 1 (Sites 44-95 And 195-208)

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Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Campground 1 (Sites 44-95 And 195-208)
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Campsite Fees
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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"Campground 1 (sites 44–95 and 195–208) at Sam A. Baker State Park is consistently praised as a beautiful, family-friendly spot with abundant trails, water access (Big Creek and the St. Francis River), and clean, shaded sites. Reviewers repeatedly mention excellent hiking, swimming, fishing, kid-friendly features (playground, shallow creek areas), and helpful on-site amenities like a camp store, kayak rentals and a small restaurant."

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Campground 1 (Sites 44-95 And 195-208)
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Best Time to Camp at Campground 1 (Sites 44-95 And 195-208)

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Shallow play areas for kids and river activities make summer attractive.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Mountain and river scenery likely show good fall color and hiking conditions.

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Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5

Spring-fed rivers and milder weather make spring attractive for water and hiking.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

No winter activities described; Missouri winters limit water-based use.

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    About Campground 1 (Sites 44-95 And 195-208)

    With the ancient St. Francois Mountains, the unspoiled natural landscape and the cool waters of the St. Francis River and Big Creek, Sam A. Baker State Park has something for everyone. Access to both the river and creek gives anglers the opportunity to hook many varieties offishand canoeists the chance tofloatyear-round. Several miles of hiking, backpacking, bicycling and equestriantrailsprovide glimpses of the area as the earlier settlers found it. Exhibits in the park’snature centerinterpret the natural and cultural history of the park. Visitors can spend the night in either a rusticcabinor one of two largecampgrounds. For horse lovers, there is a separate equestrian camp. Shadedpicnic areasare available for small and large groups.
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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Campground 1 (Sites 44-95 And 195-208) has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campground 1 (sites 44–95 and 195–208) at Sam A. Baker State Park is consistently praised as a beautiful, family-friendly spot with abundant trails, water access (Big Creek and the St. Francis River), and clean, shaded sites. Reviewers repeatedly mention excellent hiking, swimming, fishing, kid-friendly features (playground, shallow creek areas), and helpful on-site amenities like a camp store, kayak rentals and a small restaurant.
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    What Campers Love

    ["Beautiful, well-maintained park with lots of trees and shade","Easy access to water: swimming, shallow creek areas for kids, fishing on Big Creek/St. Francis River","Extensive trail systems for...
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    ["If you want cabins, reserve well in advance — reviewers noted high demand (sometimes up to a year ahead).","Bring rain-ready plans: expect possible flooding of low sites after heavy rain and...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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