Public Campground
Mississippi River Campground — Trail of Tears State Park
Mississippi River Campground at Trail of Tears State Park is located near the Mississippi River, offering a landscape of wooded areas and riverbanks. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Trail of Tears State Park Visitor Center and scenic hiking trails that provide views of the river.
Description
Trail of Tears State Park offers basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites and a special-use camping area. The Mississippi River campground is open year round, but limited resources in winter.
Reservation Info
During the off-season (November through March), water is off for full hookup sites, and showerhouses are closed. Potable water is available from the frost-free spigot at the dump station.
Detours Nearby
Trail of Tears State Forest
50 min away
Wine Trail Wilderness
1 hr 11 min away
Drive Time
- 21 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 31 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 42 min from St. Louis, MO
- 2 hrs 48 min from Evansville, IN
Location
Mississippi River Campground — Trail of Tears State Park is located in Missouri
Coordinates
37.45384207916819 N
89.46204373408193 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 12/11/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
