RV rental Mexico, MO: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Whetstone Creek Conservation Area was purchased from a private citizen in 1976 with funds partially supplied by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Before being settled, the area had a tallgrass prairie, savanna, woodland, and forest landscape; it was privately owned through the 1800s and was used for cattle ranching through the early 1900s. In the 1960s, a portion of the area was used to raise bison. Today the area is a refuge for quail, rabbits, and other small game, and is managed to maintain the creek's water quality and protect the Black Nose Shiner, an endangered fish species. Visitors may enjoy camping, fishing, and hunting within the refuge. There is also a shooting range on-site. Mark Twain State Park is located on the south end of Mark Twain Lake, offering visitors scenic bluffs that overlook the lake (and look just as impressive from on the lake), trails for hiking the forested areas, and opportunities to view the wildlife. Guests can camp in the park, fish on the lake, go swimming and picnicking, and other activities too. The park is also an ideal place for photography. Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge could be an excellent place to explore when you book a camper rental in Mexico, MO. This nature reserve in the Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region of Missouri was created in 1994 in response to the loss of crucial habitat that resulted from efforts to channelize and control the Missouri River (aka the “Big Muddy”). Today it is home to a variety of animal species, such as wild turkeys and beavers, just to name a few. Permitted activities include fishing and hunting, photography, and wildlife observation; visitors can take self-guided hikes or join in staff-led activities emphasizing environmental education.