Walk-in sites backed up against Boulder Lake set the tone at this campground in Wakonda State Park, where the layout separates tent campers from the main RV loop in a meaningful way. The park provides wagons at the trailhead to help carry gear to the walk-in sites, a practical touch that makes the short haul manageable. Boulder Lake is the larger of the two campgrounds within the park, with the main section running full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and accommodating rigs up to 109 feet.
The tent loop (sites 37-50) has its own internal logic worth knowing before you book. Sites in the middle of the loop have the best tree cover for hammocks, while outer sites offer more level ground for pitching a tent. Site 44 sits at the end of the loop with no close neighbors and backs to trees near the lake, though it is the furthest point from the shower house. Site 3 has direct lake access. Crowds are common in summer, with multiple reviewers noting the campground fills up and neighboring sites can feel close. Shoulder season visits tend to thin out considerably.
The lake draws anglers and kayakers. Water is not clear, and reviewers have noted frogs, mosquitoes, and snakes near the shore, particularly in warm months. The shower house stays clean, with warm water available. Firewood and ice are sold on-site, and laundry facilities are located near the bathrooms. Annie C. notes that "None of the other sites are as private" as site 44, which is worth keeping in mind when reserving. Campers looking at campgrounds near La Grange will find this one among the most developed options in the area. The nearby Wakonda Lake Campground offers an alternative within the same park. Book early for summer weekends.
Description
Boulder Lake Campground is open all year and has 77 campsites; 65 with electricity and 12 basic. These sites have pads ranging from 25 to 109 feet long. So you know that your camper or RV will fit as long as you reserve a campsite well ahead of time. Four of the sites (three with electric and one basic) are ADA-accessible. If you want to be close to the lake, check out the map on the reservation website to choose and reserve the one you prefer.
Every campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and a lantern pole and pets are allowed as long as they are restrained or on a leash at all times. There is potable water access by campsites seven, 14, 22, 35, 65, and 76. In addition, you can find vault toilets near sites 30 and 76. The shower house, flushable toilets, laundry room, and woodlot are all found at the entrance to the campsite and the RV dump site is nearby the entrance as well.
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Map & DirectionsBoulder Lake Campground is located in Missouri near La Grange
Address
32836 State Park Road
La Grange, MO 63448
Coordinates
40.00932692 N
91.51842042 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/15/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/15/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/15/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/15/26
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 42 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 47 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 58 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 2 hrs 31 min from Peoria, IL
