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Springfield, MO Area State & National Parks

Whether you’re planning a move or just visiting Southwest Missouri make sure you explore the great State & National Parks Missouri has to offer. These parks offer visitors a chance to explore rolling hills, dense forests, clear streams, and stunning rock formations. Highlights include the towering bluffs and unique cave systems. Check out our full list that includes all State Parks, State & National Forests, and National Park Units that are located within 150 miles of Springfield, Missouri.


Area State Parks

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site https://mostateparks.com/park/battle-carthage-state-historic-site

Bennett Spring State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/bennett-spring-state-park

Big Sugar Creek State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/big-sugar-creek-state-park

Bryant Creek State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/bryant-creek-state-park

Current River State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/current-river-state-park

Grand Gulf State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/grand-gulf-state-park

Ha Ha Tonka State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/ha-ha-tonka-state-park

Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site https://mostateparks.com/park/harry-s-truman-birthplace-state-historic-site

Harry S. Truman State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/harry-s-truman-state-park

Lake of the Ozarks State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/lake-ozarks-state-park

Montauk State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/montauk-state-park

Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site https://mostateparks.com/park/nathan-and-olive-boone-homestead-state-historic-site

Osage Village State Historic Site https://mostateparks.com/park/osage-village-state-historic-site

Pomme de Terre State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/pomme-de-terre-state-park

Prairie State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/prairie-state-park

Roaring River State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/roaring-river-state-park

Stockton State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/stockton-state-park

State & National Forests

Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/busiek-state-forest-wildlife-area

Mark Twain National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf

National Park Units

Buffalo National River https://www.nps.gov/buff/index.htm

George Washington Carver National Monument https://www.nps.gov/gwca/index.htm

Ozark National Scenic Riverways https://www.nps.gov/ozar/index.htm

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield https://www.nps.gov/wicr/index.htm

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