Big Lake State Park
Location:11 miles southwest of Mound City on Highway 111 in Holt County.
Facilities:18 basic campsites, 57 electric campsites, showers, 8 cabins, 12 motel
rooms and 5 suites, picnic sites, picnic shelter, restaurant, swimming
pool, boat ramp.
Activities:Camping, lake fishing, swimming, bird watching, interpretive programs.
Special Features:Park is located in northwest Missouri, midway between Kansas City and
Omaha, on the state's largest oxbow lake, which was formed by the
Missouri River before its course was controlled by channelization. The
park also has a large marsh, and Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge
(see separate entry in national wildlife refuges section) is nearby.
Address:204 Lake Shore Dr
Craig, MO 64437
Phone:660-442-3770
Web: www.mostateparks.com/biglake.htm
Size: 407 acres.
See other parks in
Missouri.