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Big Lake State Park

State Park Information

State Park Overview
Boating, fishing and abundant waterfowl have made Big Lake State Park one of northwest Missouris most popular outdoor recreation areas. The park is located on Missouris largest oxbow lake, which was formed by the Missouri River before its course was controlled by channelization.

Located just off Interstate 29 halfway between Kansas City and Omaha, Big Lake State Park was one of the first public recreation areas in northwest Missouri. Today, visitors to the 407-acre park can enjoy picnic areas - swimming pool, boat launch, fishing, bird watching, dining in the parks restaurant and facilities for lodging and camping.

The park also has a large marsh that preserves an example of an early-day Missouri landscape. With the parks location on Big Lake and Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge nearby, the area is a major feeding and resting place for birds and migratory waterfowl.

Visitors are welcome to stay overnight in the parks motel or rent one of the comfortable lakeshore cabins that are available. You will find Big Lake State Park to be a restful and peaceful place, but one that also provides fun, water sports and outstanding bird watching.

Boating

Swimming

Lodge
Big Lake State Park offers motel, suite and cabin accommodations from April through November. Because of the overwhelming demand for our units - minimum of one days deposit is required for each unit reserved. A cancellation notice of seven days prior to arrival is required to receive a refund of your deposit. A minimum of two nights is required for cabin rentals on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. To check availability or make a reservation, please call (660) 442-5432. Reservations are not accepted by e-mail.

The following rate information is for 2006.

Motel Rooms

Motel rooms have two double beds, TV, telephone -ir-conditioning/heat and a private lakeside balcony. Motel rates are $55 plus tax, based on one to two person occupancy. Each additional person is $10 per night with a maximum of four persons allowed. One handicap accessible room on the lower level with a queen-size bed and the aforementioned amenities is available. A maximum of three persons is allowed in that particular room.

Suites

Each suite has a kitchenette, living/dining room area, basic cookware and utensils, microwave, coffeemaker, TV, sofa bed, separate bedroom with two full-size beds and a private lakeside patio. Suite rates are $75 plus tax, based on one to four person occupancy. Each additional person is $10 per night with a maximum of six persons allowed. One handicap accessible suite on the lower level with a queen-size bed and the same amenities is also available. A maximum of four persons is allowed in that particular suite.

Cabins

Each cabin has two bedrooms with one double bed per room (linen provided), one single-size rollaway bed (linen not provided) - fireplace -ir-conditioning/heat, bathroom with shower, kitchen, basic cookware and utensils, toaster, coffeemaker, microwave, TV, screened in porch and grill and picnic table. Cabin rates are $110 plus tax, with a maximum of six persons allowed.

More Info

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best with fishing, hiking and other outdoor fun. Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge and Big Lake State Park, both - Mound City -re home to an abundance of wildlife, including migrating snow

traditional community. Families in Craig enjoy the benefits of nearby water recreation at Big Lake State Park and Thurnaus Landing, low tax rates, several churches and excellent fire protection

Meetings ] [ History ] [ Membership ] [ Chapter Patriots ] [ Corps of Discovery ] [ About This Site ] Big Lake Big Lake State Park consists of a 625-acre lake (formed by the old channel of the

From Kansas City Big Lake State Park is approximately 75 miles north of the Kansas City International Airport. Travel north on I-29 to Exit 79 (U.S. Hwy. 159). Proceed west on U.S. Hwy. 159 for approximately nine miles to Hwy. 111. Turn right onto Hwy. 111 and travel one mile to the park entrance.

From Omaha, Neb Big Lake State Park is approximately 90 miles south of Omaha. Travel south on I-29 to Mound City exit (Exit 84). Take Hwy. 118 west to Hwy. 111. Turn left onto Hwy. 111 and proceed into the state park.