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Most of MDC's more than 1,000 conservation areas permit camping. Use this minisite to explore them and browse tips for safe, successful camping, including making your camp fire-wise and avoiding conflicts with bears.

Camping in Bear Country

Black bears are large, powerful wild animals and should be treated with respect. Be alert in areas where bears are active. DO NOT approach any bear in the wild. More

Don't Move Firewood!

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Many tree-killing pests travel in firewood. If you love Missouri’s forests, buy firewood where you camp and burn it all before you leave. More

Make Your Camp Firewise

Hunters and campers can follow a few easy precautions to protect lives, property and our precious forests. More

MDC Applications

  • MDC Atlas

    Browse more than 1,000 conservation areas, including stream accesses, natural areas and wildlife management areas. You'll find lots of places to camp, hunt, fish, float, hike, ride your horse, bird, gather mushrooms, photograph wildlife, picnic and discover nature with your family. Each entry includes recreation info, regulations, map and brochure.

Related Information

  • Campfire Cooking

    Readers' favorite campfire recipes.

  • Conservation Camping

    Prime camping opportunities await you on many Conservation Department areas.

  • Firewood Pests

    Don't give bad bugs a free ride. Emerald ash borer and other tree-killing insect pests travel in firewood. Burn firewood where you buy it.

  • Make Your Camp FirewiseHunters and campers can follow a few easy precautions to protect lives, property and our precious forests.
  • MO River Camp And Float Trip

    Two days in a canoe will change the way you think about Missouri’s Backyard River.

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