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Lawson, Missouri, is home to a very special state park, the Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site. Sitting in 3,600 acres is an elegant home, woolen mill, schoolhouse, grist mill, and many other buildings, many of which have been carefully restored, with plants and livestock reintroduced to create an 1870s farm. The mill was designated as a National Historic Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
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Getting Outdoors
You can't go camping at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site without taking a tour of the mill itself, standing imposingly in the center of the park. Tours are given daily by knowledgeable guides, so you are able to learn more about what the building and land were used for, you'll also be able to have a glimpse into the Watkins family home. During the summer months, the site's Living History Farm Program allows visitors an insight into the life of a family in 1870, with costumed guides demonstrating a range of activities.
Camping at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site
There are 96 campsites at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, so you will never be too far away from the nearest trail. Seventy-four of the sites come with electrical hook-ups, while the others are best if you want a bit more of a primitive motorhome camping experience. All are graveled and come with a picnic table, grill, and lantern pad, allowing you to cook outside with ease. Five of the sites are accessible to those with disabilities. There are plenty of amenities for campers to make use of, such as shower buildings, a coin-operated laundry, and a dump station, all of which are available during peak season. From November through to March, there are limited facilities, and only some of the sites are available.
Exploring the Area
A great day out is to the Kansas City Aquarium, a huge attraction just outside the city center. Get face to flipper with rescues sea turtles and learn more about the threats that wild turtles encounter, catch one of the many shows and talks to discover something new about some incredible teachers, and make your way around the huge range of exhibits. Journey from the Missouri River to the depths of the ocean, finding out about some of the amazing fish and animals that live below the waves.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Watkins Mill State Park Trail, MOWatkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, MO
- Cooley Lake Conservation Area, MOExcelsior Springs, MO
- Wallace State Park Campground Trail, MOCameron, MO
- Stocksdale Park Trail, MORuth Stocksdale Park, MO
- Bennett Park Trail, MOLiberty, MO
- Smithville Lake Trails, MOSmithville, MO
- Bonanza Loop Trail, MOKingston, MO
- Little Blue Trail, MOIndependence, MO
- KCPD Trail of Heros, MOKansas City, MO
- Happy Rock Trail, MOKansas City, MO
- CampgroundsLocation
- Watkins Mill Campground, MOMissouri
- Wallace Campground, MOClinton County, MO
- Camp Branch Campground, MOClay County, MO
- Kansas City East / Oak Grove KOA, MOJackson County, MO
- Shreveport / Bossier City KOA, LACaddo Parish, LA
- Pony Express RV Park & Campground, MODeKalb County, MO
- Worlds Of Fun Village Campground, MOClay County, MO
- Basswood Resort Campground, MOPlatte County, MO
- Weston Bend Campground, MOPlatte County, MO
- Jacomo Campground, MOJackson County, MO
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Recent RV rental reviews in Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site
Davey K.
January, 2025
We had an awesome trip with our entire family to some warm weather during the winter season. The van was in tiptop shape and we had great hosts. Would absolutely do it again!
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