Six small lakes dot Wakonda State Park, and the campground here sits close enough to the water that some sites have steps leading directly down to the bank. The park operates two distinct loops, and reviewers who have stayed in both consistently point to the newer loop near the beach as the better fit for large RVs, with full electric, water, and sewer hookups and direct lake and canal access. The older loop handles smaller rigs and tents more comfortably. Sites across both areas run spacious, with concrete pads and enough room between neighbors that crowding rarely becomes an issue on weekdays.
One practical note: shade is scarce. Multiple campers flag the lack of tree cover as the main drawback, and bringing a canopy or shade structure makes a noticeable difference in comfort, especially in summer. What the sites lack in shade, they make up for in water proximity. "Very quiet state park," notes Carleen, and the motor restriction on the lakes (nothing over 9 horsepower) keeps noise low even when the water is busy with boats and kayaks.
The park has a sandy beach with a volleyball net and a concrete pathway to the water, plus a playground, boat and kayak rentals, and bank fishing access from individual sites. Bobbie B. notes "spacious, clean showers, bathrooms easy for littles," with push-button fixtures and a pull-chain rinse for sandy feet. Interconnected hiking trails follow the lakes throughout the park. Fishing, paddling, and swimming are all viable from camp without driving anywhere.
Wakonda sits close to US-61, making it a workable overnight stop on a longer road trip through the region. La Grange is a few miles north and has a gas station and convenience store; Canton, about 14 miles away, has restaurants and more substantial resupply options. Reservations are available and recommended on summer weekends, when the campground fills. Nightly rates run $35 with full hookups. Campers wanting a different setup within the same park can check Boulder Lake Campground for campgrounds around La Grange or the nearby Wakonda State Park Campground for additional options within the park boundary.
Description
Wakonda Lake Campground has 13 campsites that have sewer, electric, and water with two of them being ADA accessible. All the campsites are close to the banks of Wakonda Lake since the campground is surrounded by it. Each site is huge, with the pad length ranging from 68 to 110 feet long and they all have their own fire pit, lantern hanger, and picnic table. In the middle of the campground across from campsites 103/104, you will find the showers with hot water, restrooms, and a playground for the kids to work off some of that energy that is wearing you out. Your pets are welcome here as well, but they have to be restrained or on a leash at all times.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWakonda Lake Campground is located in Missouri near La Grange
Address
32836 State Park Road
La Grange, MO 63448
Coordinates
39.99618346 N
91.52025823 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/30/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/14/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/30/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/14/25
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
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 30 min from Peoria, IL
