General description - Wakonda State Park contains 1,050 acres and
lies three miles South of LaGrange, just off US 61, close to the Mississippi River in the Northeast part of Missouri.
This is the only Missouri park that contains sand prairies which, though once common, are nearly extinct. In addition,
it contains six lakes throughout the park. Its lakes are a stopping and resting point for waterfowl during the
spring and fall migratory seasons. The campground is open year round.
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Getting
there from Quincy, IL - Take US 24 from Quincy to US 61 (Taylor, MO); go
North 5 miles on US 61 to Rt B (La Grange), take the inner road South ½
mile to Park Entrance.
Activities - Fishing, swimming, hiking, volleyball, camping, picnicking,
bird watching, activities are available.
Recreational
trailers - There are ten 35 ft. "park model" trailers, each with
two double beds, a set of bunk beds, air conditioning, full size bathrooms,
showers, sinks, refrigerators, and microwave ovens. No smoking or pets are allowed
inside. For reservations call 1-877-ICAMPMO (1-877-422-6766) 7a.m. to 10p.m.
seven days a week or visit www.mostateparks.com
24 hours a day/seven days a week. For more information call the Park Office
at 573/655-2280.
Camping - There are 82 campsites, 60 are electric (yellow posts) and
22 are basic (green posts). Reservable sites are indicated by a red sign with
an R. Four sites are ADA Accessible. Campsite reservations are available by
calling 1-877-ICAMPMO (1-877-422-6766) 7a.m. to 10p.m. seven days a week or
visit www.mostateparks.com 24 hours
a day/seven days a week. For more camping information contact the Wakonda
State Park Office at 573-655-2280.
Boating - Six lakes are provided throughout the park for 
fishing. No boats are allowed on Jasper Lake. There
is a Ten Horse Power maximum engine limit on Agate and Wakonda Lakes, which
have boat launches. Agate Lake has a handicapped-accessible boat dock.
Fishing
- (pole and line only) The favorite fish are large mouth bass, crappie, bluegill,
and catfish. There are also some carp, drum, buffalo, and paddlefish. Due
to the 1993 flood, there are also some walleye and sauger, with even a 39
inch northern pike caught in Agate Lake in 1999.
Boat rental - Jon boats and Canoes (Wakonda Lake has 6 jon boats and
Agate Lake has 4 jon boats and 3 canoes) are for rent, 2 hour minimum, at
the Park Office. Life jackets and oars are provided. Rentals permitted from
7:30 am to 7:00 pm (except for overnight guests).
Swimming - There
is a free beach, without lifeguards, at Wakonda Lake, open 10a.m. to 8p.m.
7 days a week. A fast food/snack bar is available from Memorial Day to Labor
Day, weather permitting. Concession hours are 11a.m. to 6p.m. Friday, Saturday,
& Sunday.
Notice - This facility is gated. Access is controlled by an electronic
gate between the hours of 10p.m. and 7a.m.
Do not collect firewood.
For additional information - You can obtain additional information
on this site, or make comments on a facility or program by contacting the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, P.O. Box
176, Jefferson City, MO 65102, 1-800-334-6946 (voice); 1-800-379-2419 (telecommunications
device for the deaf); e-mail: moparks@dnr.mo.gov;
Web site: http//www.mostateparks.com.
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