Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Morris State Park adventure.
Explore the geology of a small but mighty Missouri State Park.
Morris State Park may be Missouri’s smallest—and one of its newest—but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a visit. This 161-acre day-use park is home to a geological feature known as Cowley’s Ridge, a unique ridge of long, low hills rising 200-feet above the Missouri Bootheel lowlands created by the Mississippi River floodplains. Hike the Beech Tree Trail to explore the unique plants and soils found here. To maintain the park’s natural landscape, minimal amenities are available.
Morris State Park does not offer camping onsite, but here are some nearby public campgrounds.
Southern Missouri is hot and humid in summer. Hiking may be steamy. Spring and fall are more moderate, with fall being particularly scenic due to the autumn color changes. Winter is less preferred for camping, as the temperatures may dip below freezing.