Camping

Public Campground (No reservations) 

• Public campgrounds open August 6th, 9 a.m., $20 per day, per vehicle

The Missouri State Fair Campground for Public camping is located on the west side of the fairgrounds on Clarendon Road. The 60-acre campground provides
more than 1200 electrical and water hook-ups, and 700 with sewer hook-ups, and over 200 with 50/30/20 amp service, on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground also has three sewage-waste dump stations and rest rooms/shower facilities.

No refunds. Any problems regarding camping or fees should be directed to the campground office located in the entrance booth on the north side of the west public campground. Credit cards are accepted.

In the event of overloads on circuits, fair management reserves the right to curtail electrical service during exceptional demand periods. Only 30 amp receptacle available.

Two-hour visitor permits are available at the campground entrance booth for $2. There is an escalating charge up to $20 for those vehicles staying over the initial two-hour period.

A pedestrian underpass located near the campground exit connects the campground to the fairgrounds. Regular fair admission will be charged to those entering grounds via the tunnel. A wristband gives access to and from the campground with only one admission charge per day. Absolutely no coolers with alcoholic beverages will be allowed inside the inner gates of the fairgrounds.

No short-term campground reservations are accepted. For details on long-term (FULL FAIR) camping, see below.

Limited Number of Long-Term Reserved Public Camping (By reservation only)

You, your family and your friends can reserve camping spots for the entire 2009 Fair.
Cost: $275 per site for the duration of the Fair. Any additional nights prior to the start of the Fair will be charged $25 per night.

Restricted Camping (By reservation only)

• Reserved campgrounds open August 9th. Available ONLY for livestock exhibitors, commercial vendors, and persons with disabilities.

• Camping reservations for livestock exhibitors will be accepted with completed entry forms beginning May 4th.

Restricted Camping is available only at the location indicated in green on the map.

The Missouri State Fair is a Wi-Fi Zone

• Call I-Land Internet Services at 1-800-526-8302 for High Speed Internet access during your stay at the Missouri State Fair.

• High Speed Access: $5 Daily; $20 for a 5-Day Pass; $35 for an 11-Day Pass. Onsite support is available at $25 per incident.

Campground Maps

• Campgrounds
• Inner Campgrounds
• Outer Restricted Campgrounds
• West Campgrounds
• Beef Campgrounds