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Washington State Park

State Park Information

State Park Overview
A visit to Washington State Park is sure to be a memorable experience for anyone. A favorite attraction here are the Indian rock carvings found in the park. These carvings, or petroglyphs -re believed to have been made around A.D. 1,000 and give clues to the lives of the prehistoric Indians who once inhabited this part of Missouri.

Washington State Park retains many of its original buildings constructed in a rustic architectural style in the 1930s by African-American Civilian Conservation Corps stonemasons. In addition to a lodge, there are quaint stone hiking shelters - picnic pavilion and the beautifully laid stone slabs that make up the 1,000 Steps Trail. The three hiking trails at Washington State Park provide every experience, from an easy stroll with bluff-top views of the river to a vigorous excursion through 10 miles of rugged Ozark terrain.

Park visitors also can enjoy camping, fishing and swimming -- in a modern pool, or in the Big River. Available for rental are canoes and comfortable cabins with fully-equipped kitchens.

Come and see for yourself why the area now known as Washington State Park has been attracting visitors for nearly a thousand yearsa

Camping
Washington State Park Campground Information

Washington State Park offers basic and electric campsites and a special-use camping area. Services include reservable sites - dump station, showers, water and laundry.

Campsites 1-31 and 45-51 are open year-round. Campsites 32-44 are open April through October.

For reservations, there is a required two-ight minimum stay for weekends from April through October and major holidays from May 15 through Sept. 15.

Picnicking
Washington State Park contains several picnic areas located throughout the park.

There are two open shelters available for use and can be reserved for $25 and $30 per day, respectively. If not reserved, the shelters are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. There is one shelter located in the main day-use area - the Big River and the other is located across from the petroglyph site.

There are three playgrounds within the park -- at the swimming pool, in the campground and - the shelter at the Big River day-use area.

Boating
Canoe Rental

Watercraft rentals are available daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day Saturday and Sunday only in May and September. Canoe and raft rentals include personal flotation devices (PFD), paddles and transportation. Children 12 and under are free for canoe and raft rentals but do count as occupants. You must be 18 years of age to rent watercrafts.

Swimming
The swimming pool is open Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 through Sept. 2. It is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. ending with Labor Day (Sept. 5).

Daily Rates

$3 for adults

$2 for children ages 522

free for children ages 4 and under

Season Passes $50 individual pass ages 13 and up

$40 child individual pass ages 522

$100 family pass (2-4 family members) add $5 for each additional family member

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From St. Louis approaching on I-270 Exit onto Tesson Ferry/Hwy. 21 South. Travel south on Hwy. 21 approximately 45 miles, through Hillsboro and DeSoto. The park is located approximately nine miles south of DeSoto.

Approaching from I-55 Travel south toward Memphis. Take Exit 174 (U.S. Hwy. 61/67 South to Park Hills/Leadington). Continue approximately six miles to the exit for Hwy. 110/DeSoto. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp and go approximately six miles to the intersection with Hwy. 21. Turn left/south onto Hwy. 21 and continue approximately 12 miles to the park entrance.

From Jefferson City Using U.S. Hwy. 50Travel east on U.S. Hwy. 50 through Union. Turn right/south onto Hwy. 47 and continue through St. Clair. Turn left/east onto Hwy. 30/Hwy. 47 and travel approximately five miles before turning right/south back onto Hwy. 47. Continue approximately 21 miles to Hwy. 21. Turn left/north onto Hwy. 21 and travel approximately three miles to the park entrance.

Using I-70 Travel east on U.S. Hwy. 54 to Kingdom City then take I-70 east to St. Louis. Take Exit 232 onto I-270 Chicago/Memphis. From I-270, exit onto Hwy. 21/Tesson Ferry and travel approximately 45 miles to the park entrance.