Register to Backcountry Camp at Pershing State Park
Important PHone Numbers
Pershing State Park office: 660-963-2299
Emergencies: 911
Regulations
Dispersed camping is permitted anywhere along Locust Creek Riparian Trail. If you have any questions about what is allowed on the trail, feel free to call the park office.
Backpackers must register before starting their trip. Camping is free, but registration is required.
- Campfires are prohibited. Stoves must be used for cooking.
- Cutting implements such as saws and hatchets are not allowed on the trail.
Overnight Parking and Trailhead Location
Overnight parking for hikers is allowed at the Pershing State Park Locust Creek Boardwalk/Riparian Trail parking lot off Ellen Road. Trailhead location: 39.75498, -93.21718.