Jefferson City is closer to the line of Maximum Eclipse than either Kansas City or St. Louis. Indeed parts of these two large metropolitan areas will be in partial, not total, eclipse. As the eclipse travels west to east, Missouri is the first state where, thanks to our road system, it is readily accessible to populations from the east. Totality will occur near solar noon (1:15 pm CDT) when the sun is high in the sky and unobstructed by trees, mountains, or buildings.
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Jefferson City's North Jefferson Recreation Area (general park address: 927 Fourth Street) will be equipped to accomodate visitors camping by RV, tent, and vehicle. Reservations are available for Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20. Campers also have the option to stay Monday, August 21.
Reservations are non-site specific. Since campsites are temporary, water/electric hookups are not available.
Rates: $75 required (2-night stay 8/19-8/20)
$25 optional (1-night stay 8/21)
Contact Jefferson City Parks and Recreation at (573) 634-6482 to reserve your site. Full amount is due at the time of booking. Department hours of operation: Mon-Thur 6:00am - 10:00pm; Fri 6:00am - 9:00pm; Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm; and Sun noon - 10:00pm.
Eclipse Camping Rules
-No open fires.
-Draining waste water or gray water on ground is prohibited.
-Use of firearms or fireworks is prohibited.
-No soliciting or vending.
-A maximum of three pets are welcome at each campsite. All pets must be in a pet carrier/kennel or on a leash under the control of the owner in such a manner to avoid harm to the pet and/or becoming a nuisance or safety hazard to others in the campground. Pets may never be left unattended outdoors when campers are absent from their site. Pet owners must pick up pet waste and dispose of it in trash collection receptacles.
Jefferson City's North Jefferson Recreation Area (general park address: 927 Fourth Street) will be equipped to accomodate visitors camping by RV, tent, and vehicle. Reservations are available for Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20. Campers also have the option to stay Monday, August 21.
Reservations are non-site specific. Since campsites are temporary, water/electric hookups are not available.
Rates: $75 required (2-night stay 8/19-8/20)
$25 optional (1-night stay 8/21)
Contact Jefferson City Parks and Recreation at (573) 634-6482 to reserve your site. Full amount is due at the time of booking. Department hours of operation: Mon-Thur 6:00am - 10:00pm; Fri 6:00am - 9:00pm; Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm; and Sun noon - 10:00pm.
Eclipse Camping Rules
-No open fires.
-Draining waste water or gray water on ground is prohibited.
-Use of firearms or fireworks is prohibited.
-No soliciting or vending.
-A maximum of three pets are welcome at each campsite. All pets must be in a pet carrier/kennel or on a leash under the control of the owner in such a manner to avoid harm to the pet and/or becoming a nuisance or safety hazard to others in the campground. Pets may never be left unattended outdoors when campers are absent from their site. Pet owners must pick up pet waste and dispose of it in trash collection receptacles.