Lewis and Clark State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions10-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(816) 579-5564
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Water Activities Unavailable - Lewis and Clark State ParkDue to prolonged drought conditions, the lake at Lewis and Clark State Park is currently dry. There are no ...
Posted by the park 2022-07-25T12:00:00Z. Official alert
Overview
Lewis and Clark State Park is a 180-acre park in Buchanan County, about 5 miles east of Atchison.
Things to do include mountain biking, biking, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Park | 2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday. | ||
Official wording
Park Grounds: 7 a.m. to sunset., daily, year-round
Park Office - Lewis and Clark: Staff are usually in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages during daytime hours, as well as on evenings and weekends.
2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 10 feet
Not allowed in or on: any building that is not part of the cabins for canines program.
We recommend no more than two dogs per campsite. Pets must be supervised and kept on leashes no longer than 10 feet at all times. Pet waste bags are available in most locations. Other than service animals, pets are not allowed inside any building that is not part of the Cabins for Canines program, or in public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Season: Year-round Reservations: Apr 15-Oct 31 | — | Basic, Electric*, Sewer/Electric/Water*Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
The campground at Lewis and Clark State Park basic, electric, and sewer/electric/water campsites. The level and roomy campsites make it easy to maneuver a large recreational vehicle.
A printable campground map is available for your reference by clicking the "Campground Map" link.
Campground Information
CampgroundsAvailable DatesShowers/Water AvailableReservationsTypes of Sites
Campground (Map)
Year-roundApr 15-Oct 31Apr 15-Oct 31Basic, Electric*, Sewer/Electric/Water*
- The campground is fully reservable.
- During the off-season (Nov. 1 through April 14), potable water is available from the frost-free spigot located at the dump station near the entrance to the campground.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingPicnickingBikingMountain bikingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosling Lake Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
For quick reference, a map and trail information for each trail is available to download below. For more information about trails in Missouri State Parks, please visit here.
Lewis and Clark State Park Trails
Gosling Lake Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Camping
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Park Office
The park office provides one handicap parking space with a paved pathway to the entrance. The interior has plenty of room for maneuverability. An exterior information board is available for when the office is closed.
Picnic Area
Paved, level parking provides two handicap spaces with a pathway to an accessible picnic site. The shady site offers a water fountain, an extended-end table and a pedestal grill with a paved pathway to the accessible playground.
A second accessible picnic site is located next to an information kiosk. It is a sunnier site and provides a handicap parking space, an extended-end table and a pedestal grill.
The restroom in this area is not modified. The closest accessible restroom is in the campground.
Read more from the park
Shelter House
The shelter house provides one handicap parking space with a paved pathway, a water fountain, extended-end tables, lights, electric outlets, a group grill and a fireplace. It accommodates up to 90 people. An accessible vault toilet is located in a lower parking lot to the south of the shelter house.
Campground
- Three electric sites are accessible and provide an extended-end table, fire ring, lantern post and pedestal grill. Paved water hydrants are conveniently located nearby.
- The play structures in the campground are on sand and not modified for accessibility.
- The showerhouse offers level parking with an accessible ramp leading to a single roll-in shower and side transfer toilet.
- The woodlot has drive-up convenience, firewood is available by request from camp hosts or park staff.
- The dump station is not modified for accessibility at this time.
Lewis and Clark State Park
801 Lakecrest Blvd.
Rushville, MO 64484-9558
816-579-5564
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: February 2025
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 801 Lakecrest Blvd.
Rushville, MO 64484-9558 - Nearest town
- Atchison — about 5 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.5369, -95.0562
- Phone
- (816) 579-5564
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology