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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Other Names | Finger Lakes |
Last Known Status | Open |
Once the location of a coal mining facility, this state park now offers about 70 miles of ATV trails, a professionally designed motocross track, youth track and several play areas. Terrain ranges from wide and hard packed gravel to narrow and twisty ATV trails with occasional tree roots, water crossings, mud puddles and play pits.
The campground features 36 sites, many with electric and water hookups, but there are some primitive sites. Each site comes with a paved parking pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern holder. Restroom and shower stalls are available. The campground is open year-round but during the off-season (November through March) the water and shower house is shut off. Firewood and ice is available for purchase at the park office.
The park has a day use area with picnic tables and BBQ grills, swim beach several lakes and ponds which are open to fishing, swimming and boating.
ORV permits for Finger Lakes State Park must be purchased online prior to arriving to the park. Permits can be purchased for same-day use only. The capacity of ORV permits sold will be limited to allow space for proper social distancing in the riding area and the staging area parking lot. For more information call (573) 443-5315.
Permit Required | Yes | State Park Riding Permit |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (86 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Yes (72 inches) | Whip Flags Required For Safety |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
![]() | Permitted | |
![]() | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
![]() | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) not permitted on the motocross track |
![]() | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
![]() | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
![]() | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Alcohol | Prohibited | |
Rule Enforcement |
Approx Size | 1,128 acres (2 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 70 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 690 to 720 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
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Dust | ![]() | |
Rocks | ![]() | |
Trees | ![]() | |
Steep Hills | ![]() | |
Water Crossings | ![]() | |
Small Jumps | ![]() | |
Large Jumps | ![]() | |
Berms | ![]() | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | ![]() | |
Single Track | ![]() | |
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Shade | ![]() | |
Hazards | ![]() | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
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Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
Land | State Park |
Features | Public, Watered, Groomed |
Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
Features | Public |
Max Engine Size | 80 cc Max |
Min Engine Size | 50 cc Min |
Comment | Youth Track |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (S) | Casey's General Store (573) 474-8991 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (S) | Casey's General Store (573) 474-8991 |
![]() | On Site | |
![]() | On Site | |
![]() | On Site | |
![]() | On Site | |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (S) | Casey's General Store (573) 474-8991 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | Yes ($5.00 per OHV) |
Camping | Yes Tent: $13.00 RV: $23.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Seasonal Rates (April through October) |
Comment | Off-season rates - $12/tent, $19/electric, $21/full hookups. |
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Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
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Nearest City | Columbia, MO | |||
Address | 1505 E. Peabody Road, Columbia, MO 65202 | |||
| From: Columbia, MO
1) Take I-70 to Exit 127 2) Turn north off the exit ramp onto SR-763, continue 3.5 miles 3) Proceed through roundabout and take exit to stay on SR-763, continue .2 miles (stay in the right lane) 4) Take Exit for US-63 North, continue 4 miles 5) Turn right (east) on Peabody Road, continue 1 mile 6) Park entrance is on the left (north). |
Contact Info | Finger Lakes State Park 1505 E. Peabody Road Columbia, MO 65202-9484 (573) 443-5315 moparks@dnr.mo.gov mostateparks.com |
The swim beach is popular after a long day of riding. Photo Submitted 4/9/2014 (Thanks!)
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