Be the first to I found out about this campground through maps and archaeological literature, and I have camped there many times.
Describe your camping trip:
This state park lies right off the interstate. The "Cave" is a rockshelter with archaeological deposits dating as far back as ca. 9000 BP, the transitional PaleoIndia or Dalto period. It is infact one of the best documented Dalto sites in the US. There is unfortunately little interpretive program, and a wire cage prevents your entry beyond the mouth of the rockshelter. The visitor center has a nice diorama explaining the local limestone bald environment and topography.
Pros: As the other reviewer Alpha says, it is a convenient place to sleep, about halfway between Columbia and St. U. I stay there whenever I have business in Columia, MO. The picknic tables, where I sleep, have roofs on them. In the spring, walk around and see the wildflowers.
Cons: You get a lot of traffic noise off the interstate. The campground sees heavy use pretty much year round. I have had neighbors here even in the winter.
Cons: You get a lot of traffic noise off the interstate. The campground sees heavy use pretty much year round. I have had neighbors here even in the winter.
Nearby attractions: Walking in the river is the best part. They have a boat ramp, but it looks to run shallow most of the time.
Further comments:
Missouri has a great state park system.
