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.
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Location
Public CampgroundMississippi River Campground — Trail of Tears State Park is located in Missouri
Address
429 Moccasin Springs
Jackson, MO 63755
Coordinates
37.45443743 N
89.46357408 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/18/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 4/18/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 21 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 31 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 43 min from St. Louis, MO
- 2 hrs 53 min from Evansville, IN
