Fishing and paddling enthusiasts will find Lake Girardeau Conservation Area offers direct access to a no-wake lake through eight primitive campsites. The state-managed campground provides vault toilets, a pavilion, and allows pets and alcohol. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit, though sites sit close together with limited privacy between them.
The lake supports fishing from boats or kayaks, and the area typically remains uncrowded. Campers should plan for no running water or electrical hookups. For those exploring the broader region, camping near Whitewater provides additional options within the area.
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Map & DirectionsLake Girardeau Conservation Area is located in Missouri near Whitewater
Coordinates
37.28200064 N
89.84700097 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 31 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 48 min from Paducah, KY
- 2 hrs 1 min from St. Louis, MO
- 2 hrs 42 min from Jonesboro, AR
