Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cuivre River State Park adventure.
Explore this natural paradise in northeastern Missouri.
A 55-acre jewel-tone lake serves as a focal point at this northeastern Missouri state park. Named for the river that runs along its borders, Cuivre River State Park offers both scenery and recreation. Rolling hills reminiscent of the southern Missouri Ozarks rim the shores of Lake Lincoln. Enjoy the swim beach, venture along the shore for fishing, or hit the waters in a boat or kayak. Twelve trails meander through the woodlands and hills, with some offering views of the river valley, with accessibility for mountain biking, horseback riding, or traditional hiking.
If you plan to take advantage of the full suite of activities on Lake Lincoln, summer is your season. Daily temperatures reach the 80s or 90s, warming the lake waters. Expect high humidity. If you don’t plan to swim, spring and fall are particularly scenic, with blossoming trees in April and May and autumn colors in October and November. Temperatures and precipitation vary in the shoulder seasons. While the campground is open in winter, campers need to prepare for freezing temperatures and snow and ice, especially December through February.