The maximum number of people using a designated typical campsite is six and 12 for a family campsite. When the number of people wishing to occupy a single campsite exceeds six, the group will be defined as indivisible or divisible.
Indivisible: A group of people, campers, tents and vehicles that cannot be reasonably divided to occupy more than one campsite. Examples: parent(s) or guardian(s) with minor children or dependents; a single motor home or trailer with its occupants. An indivisible group of more than six people may occupy a single site.
Divisible: A group of people, campers, tents and vehicles that can be reasonably divided to occupy more than one campsite. Examples: grandparents, parents and youth; two sets of parents and their children that comprise more than six people. A divisible group may not occupy a single site.
CAMPSITE CAPACITY LIMITATIONS
To ensure a quality camping experience for visitors and to protect the natural and recreational resources of camping areas, Missouri State Parks administers capacity limits for each campsite as follows:
- Two sleeping units, only one of which can be wheeled, and two additional non-sleeping modes of transportation are allowed. In addition, only one watercraft/all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trailer is allowed per campsite. Additional equipment may necessitate acquiring a second campsite.
The capacity for a family campsite is double the typical capacity listed above. Family campsites currently are available at many campgrounds.
The facility manager must approve any exceptions to the campsite capacity limits.
Examples - Allowed
Examples - Not Allowed
All wheeled equipment/vehicles must fit on the parking pad/area unless special management regulations of the facility allow parking along roads or grass adjacent to the campsite.
Facilities that permit parking of watercraft trailers off of the campsite pad (usually in the grass):