Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site

Missouri State Park

CampingYes

RV hookupsPrimitive only

Directions Official Missouri State Parks page Park map

About Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site

Waltus Watkins spent half a century building here, and much of it survives — a home and a three-story woolen mill that give a clear sense of life in the 1870s. A lake, trails and a campground sit alongside the historic grounds.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Basic Sites
Electric Sites
50-amp Sites
Special-Use Camping Area

Hours

April 15-Oct. 31: 9: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday: 10: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday

Nov. 1-April 14: 9: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m., Monday through Saturday: 10: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m., Sunday

Hours as published by Missouri State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone816-580-3387

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