Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From US-67, take the Hwy 34 exit and head west towards Piedmont for about 3.8 miles and turn right onto Hwy 143 towards Sam A. Baker State Park for about 6.4 miles. Drive through the state park, staying on Hwy 143 and cross the bridge over Big Creek. Turn right on County Road Wayne 318, about half a mile after crossing Big Creek Bridge. Follow the county road for about 1 mile and we will be on the right.
Get Google DirectionsLooking for a place to stay near Missouri’s best state parks? Otahki Lake KOA is a convenient base camp in southeast Missouri, located less than a mile from Sam A. Baker State Park and within about an hour’s drive of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, Elephant Rocks State Park, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, Hawn State Park, and St. Joe State Park. Stay at Otahki Lake KOA in a cabin, RV site, or covered wagon while you explore the scenic landscapes of the Missouri Ozarks.
Located right next door to Otahki Lake KOA, less than a mile away, Sam A. Baker State Park offers guests the unique opportunity to experience nature in its unspoiled beauty. With the ancient St. Francois Mountains, the unspoiled natural landscape and the cool waters of the St. Francis River and the Big Creek, Sam A. Baker State Park has something for everyone. Several miles of hiking, backpacking, bicycling, and equestrian trails provide glimpses of the area as the earlier settlers found it. Exhibits in the park's nature center interpret the natural and cultural history of the park.
5580 MO-143
Patterson, MO 63956
Just under an hour drive from Otahki Lake KOA, Elephant Rocks State Park is the perfect place for families looking for a unique and fun adventure. The elephant-shaped boulders at Elephant Rocks State Park may not be the stars of a circus, but these giant granite boulders are the stars of this unusual park in southeast Missouri.The elephant rocks, which were formed from 1.5-billion-year-old granite, are giant boulders that stand end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. The rocks have created formations that intrigue geologists, are popular with history buffs interested in the past quarrying, rock climbers looking for some of the best bouldering in the state, and fascinate children who love to climb and explore between the boulders.
7406 Highway 21
Belleview, MO 63623
Just under an hour drive from Otahki Lake KOA. Millstream Gardens has been a favorite spot for outdoorsmen and families alike. The Missouri whitewater championships are held here every spring, and Millstreams has been a favorite for rock climbers with large granite boulders that are a true sight to behold. Families enjoy Millstream for its great picnic areas and paved walking trails that wind through tall timbering pines and rocky granite boulders.
Otahki Lake KOA is conveniently located near multiple sections of the Ozark Trail, including the nearby Lake Wappapello Section and Marble Creek Section. The Ozark Trail is a must-do for thru-hikers, backpackers, and anyone looking to experience the rugged beauty of the Missouri Ozarks. After a long few days on the trail, treat yourself to a comfortable cabin stay, a hot shower, and a relaxing soak in a private hot tub to rest tired muscles before heading back out on your next adventure.
The Ozarks are known for their mountain biking trails, and you'll be hard-pressed to find any better than Shepherd Mountain Bike Park in Ironton. Just an hour drive from Otahki Lake KOA, Shepherd Mountain Bike Park features some of the steepest, most technical, and gnarliest riding this side of the Appalachian mountains.
1462 MO-21
Ironton, MO 63650
We are conveniently located only a few miles from some of the best hikes in Missouri like the Taum Sauk trail that takes you to the highest point in Missouri or many sections of the famous Ozark trail that takes you through some of the most breathtaking views of the Ozarks. And for those looking for a hike a bit closer to camp we are only a mile from Sam A. Baker State Park and all the hiking trial they have to offer.
There are lots of places close by that are popular horseback riding destinations, such as the Victory trail and Sam A. Bakers Equestrian trail.
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