Wallace 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) 632-3745
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality Harmful Algae Blooms Warning - Wallace State ParkDue to the presence of harmful algae blooms in Lake Allaman at Wallace State Park, visitors and pets should avoid contact with the water until… (more)
Due to the presence of harmful algae blooms in Lake Allaman at Wallace State Park, visitors and pets should avoid contact with the water until further notice. Contact with algae may cause ...
Posted by the park 2026-07-10T12:00:00Z. Official alert
Overview
In Clinton County, about 6 miles south of Cameron, Wallace State Park covers about 476 acres.
Visitors come for boating, fishing, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate — Park Grounds (gated) | Daily | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – sunset | — | |
| Day use | Daily | 7 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Office | Sun–Thu | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — |
| Fri, Sat | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — | |
| Sun–Thu | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — | |
| Fri, Sat | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — | |
| 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 (gated): April 15 through Oct. 31 (On-Season) 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily Nov. 1 through April 14 (Off-Season) 7 a.m. to sunset, daily
Day-Use Area: 7 a.m. to sunset, daily
Park Office - Wallace: April 15 through Oct. 31 (On-Season) Staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages between: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday Messages left on Tuesday and Wednesday may not be returned until Thursday. Nov. 1 through April 14 (Off-Season) Staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages between: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday Messages left on Tuesday and Wednesday may not be returned until Thursday.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 Season: Year-round Reservations: Apr 15-Oct 31 | — | Basic, Electric, Walk-inShowers | — |
| 3 and 4 Season: Apr 15-Oct. 31 Reservations: Apr 15-Oct. 31 | — | Basic, Electric* | — |
Camping details from the park
The park's peaceful, family-oriented campgrounds include both basic and electric campsites. Walk-in campsites are available for those seeking more seclusion. There is also a special-use camping area. Playground equipment is located near campgrounds 2 and 4.
Printable campground maps are available for your reference by clicking on the "Map" links.
Individual Campground Information
CampgroundAvailable DatesShowers/Water AvailableReservationsTypes of Sites
1 and 2 (Map)Year-roundApr 15-Oct 31Apr 15-Oct 31Basic, Electric, Walk-in
3 and 4 (Map)Apr 15-Oct. 31Apr 15-Oct. 31Apr 15-Oct. 31Basic, Electric*
- All of the campgrounds are fully reservable.
- For weekend reservations, there is a required two-night minimum stay of Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.
- During the off-season (Nov. 1 through April 14), potable water is available at the frost-free spigot near the dump station and firewood is sold upon request.
- Campgrounds 3 and 4 are closed during the off-season.
- Four walk-in campsites are available for reservation. These sites are suitable only for tent camping.
Park Gate Information
Park gates close at 9 p.m. in the on-season and at sunset during the off-season. Campers need to be sure to arrive prior to gate closure time.
Other Types of Camping Areas Available in the Park:
Special-use camping area
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingFishingPicnickingBoatingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-deer-run |
| Skunk Hollow Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/skunk-hollow-trail-details |
| Old Quarry Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/old-quarry-trail-details |
| Rocky Ford Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/rocky-ford-trail-details |
Trail descriptions from the park
Wallace State Park Trails
Deer Run Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Skunk Hollow Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Old Quarry Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Rocky Ford Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Fishing
Commonly caught fish: bass, bluegill, catfish
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
Entrance Information Kiosk
A paved kiosk provides a map and information on Missouri’s state parks.
Park Office
Located near the park entrance, the office has a signed parking space near the door entrance. The parking space is paved and the door is ADA compliant. Inside the office, you can obtain park information and reserve picnic shelters. A brochure box is located outside.
Day-Use Area
An accessible picnic site is located between the park’s entrance gate and the enclosed shelter. It has a signed parking space, paved path, water hydrant, extended-end table and group grill.
A second accessible picnic site is located near the playground, past the enclosed shelter. It provides a signed parking space, paved path, water hydrant, extended-end table and a pedestal grill.
Read more from the park
Enclosed Picnic Shelter
The shelter and outside patio are accessible. On the patio, there are an accessible water fountain, a group grill and seven picnic tables, including one extended-end table. The shelter has an accessible entrance and door. Inside the shelter, the refrigerator, stove, sink and counters are accessible. The shelter has heat and air conditioning. The building has seven folding tables and 40 stackable chairs. The maximum occupancy is 40 people inside and 35 people on the patio.
An accessible vault toilet is located off the parking lot and provides a signed parking space, a paved pathway and an accessible water hydrant.
Open Shelter
This shelter has not been modified. Paved parking has a slope of 4.3% with a 3.5% cross-slope. A gravel path leads to the shelter, which provides a group grill, one extended-end picnic table and seven standard picnic tables, two electrical outlets and a water fountain. The maximum occupancy for the shelter is 50 people. A rough asphalt path with a 7% slope leads to a vault toilet near the building.
Lake Allaman Area
At this time, no modifications have been made for fishing.
Campground
Campground 1
Campground 1 provides two accessible basic campsites tucked in among the trees. The tent areas are natural turf. Both campsites provide an extended-end table, pedestal grill, fire ring and lantern post. An accessible vault toilet is centrally located in this campground and has a paved path and accessible water hydrant. There are three additional accessible water hydrants in this campground.
Campground 2
Campground 2 has two accessible campsites. One is a pull through, and one is a back-in campsite. Both are partly sunny and have extended end tables, a fire ring and a grill. There are three accessible water hydrants in this campground. The showerhouse is located nearby.
Campground 3
Campground 3 has not been modified. There is one accessible water hydrant in this campground.
Campground 4
Campground 4 provides one accessible electric campsite with an extended-end table, pedestal grill and fire ring. The nearby vault toilet has a paved pathway, but 6 feet of the path is of an excessive slope. The entry pad provides 4 feet clearance in front of the doors. There are two accessible water hydrants in this campground.
Campground Showerhouse
The showerhouse has one signed parking space on a mostly level lot, which allows easy access to the entrance. Here you’ll find side-transfer toilets, roll-in showers with grab bars, accessible lavatories with lowered mirrors and electric hand dryers. There is an accessible information kiosk outside the building.
Check Station
The check station, where campers register and purchase firewood, is located adjacent to the showerhouse and shares the same parking lot. The registration area is accessible and provides a brochure box. The check station has its on-season hours of operation posted and emergency contact information. During the off-season, campers self-register here using the honor camping system envelopes and drop box. Procedures are posted.
Woodlot
The woodlot is open for sales during posted check station hours in the on-season. Access is on gravel. Assistance is provided during operating hours. Off-season firewood sales and procedures are posted.
Amphitheater
The amphitheater is located in Loop 2 and has a wood chip pathway with a slight slope. Wheelchair seating is available where the path enters the clearing. The playground, adjacent to the amphitheater entrance, has a paved path with a shady seating area. The base material, at this time, is sand.
Dump Station
The dump station is located behind the showerhouse and is considered barrier-free. A fresh water hydrant is available.
Special-Use Area
No modifications have been made. There are three, mostly level camping areas, each with a large gravel pad with picnic tables, a firering, a group grill, a water hydrant and a vault toilet.
Trails
Trails are across rough terrain and are not accessible.
Wallace State Park
10621 NE Highway 121
Cameron, MO 64429-9066
816-632-3745
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: May 2022
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 10621 NE Highway 121
Cameron, MO 64429-9066 - Nearest town
- Cameron — about 6 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.6557, -94.2170
- Phone
- (816) 632-3745
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Daily 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Daily 7 a.m. – sunset
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