Long Branch State Park

Category: State park

Address: 28615 Visitor Center Rd, Macon, MO 63552, USA

Phone: +16607735229

Reviews

Jess P

Jun 18, 2022

Camped here with some friends and my family. Most campsites aren't great for tent camping as many of them don't have any level grassy spots, only the gravel pad by the fire pit. We came from out of state so it was hard to know without seeing. There was poison ivy everywhere around our site, even in the kids' playground in the mulch. We tried to hike Bee Trace Trail, but it was waist high grass and everyone was covered in ticks. We thought it would have been a maintained trail but it was not. The beach was clean but very busy. Plenty of room though and everyone had fun swimming. Lots of shade at the campground and some sites are better than others. I would recommend driving around if you can before choosing a site. There's on site firewood and ice, and DNR was patrolling regularly so that was nice. It seemed that many people reserved two campsites so they had enough parking. A lot of the sites aren't big enough for a larger camper and a vehicle or two, let alone a boat as well.

Mark T

May 8, 2022

Really nice lake access. The main trail is a little distance from the main park area, but nice

Sunny K

Aug 30, 2021

Went with my bf to visit his parents while they had their camper there. Not much to do if you don't have a boat. The lake is beautiful though and the beach was clean. You can fish, but good luck if you're fishing from shore, again much better with a boat. You can rent kayaks too, but no boat rental. The natural prairies with trails and conservation efforts are awesome though!

Don Plata

Jul 30, 2017

Great place! Camping is great. Nice and more to yourself Monday through Thursday. Weekends, campground is packed so reserve early. Campground hosts are very kind and helpful. Swimming beach was cleaned up Thursday night for the weekend which was a big difference from Thursday when lots of trash was on the beach. I wish people did a better job cleaning up after themselves. Lots of cigarette butts in the sand.

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Questions & Answers

Where are places near by to eat?

Debbie Briscuso | Apr 20, 2021
Chad Primm | Apr 21, 2021

I highly recommend Ugo's Pizza Land at Bevier! Just five miles west of Long Branch.

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Where can you fish at the lake ?

Sharri Kemp | Apr 20, 2020
luke donovan | Apr 21, 2020

The spillway or off the rocks of the bridge idk if things have changed but anywhere no one is swimming or doing alot of boating

There was a drone flying over beach swimming area yesterday between 2 and 3:30. Are there rules about drones flying and hovering over swimmers and beach goers?

Sarah Grim | Apr 21, 2019
Rick n Ivy Taylor | Apr 22, 2019

Drones can only fly over people when operated by Licenced drone pilot and in a park requires written permission from park ranger

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Is there showers in the bathrooms by the campsites?

Emily Torres | Apr 21, 2019
Jamar Nabors | Apr 22, 2019

Yes they have shower areas by the campsites.

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Are there any good hiking trails?

Stephen McGuire | Apr 21, 2019
Joe M | Apr 22, 2019

Yes, I hiked the Bee Trace Trail in April. It's around 7 miles long, I think, maybe a little less. Rolling hills, woods, prairie, expansive lakeshore views with cool rocks. It's in a section of the park separate from the campground, so it's quiet. It takes you down and back up a big peninsula in the lake on a loop trail, and there's an option to only do half of it by taking a short connector trail instead of continuing to the end of the peninsula. There are also shorter trails near the campground, but I have not hiked those.

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Are dogs aloud at the lake?

dreaded project honda | Apr 21, 2019
Charity K Newman | Apr 22, 2019

You can have dogs there, but they're supposed to be kept on a 6 ft leash. Now, if you're boating, and you stop along the shore somewhere, as long as they're not bothering anyone, you can usually let them run some, but otherwise you probably better have them on a leash. ☺

Is there swimming?

Mindy Mills | Apr 21, 2018
Rhonda Anno | Apr 22, 2018

Yes, you can swim.

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Is the burning a controlled burn or an accident?

Matt Stuart | Dec 21, 2021
Amy Alexander | Dec 22, 2021

They usually do a controlled burn once a year, usually in the spring

Is there deer hunting allowed?

David Deuser | Nov 21, 2021
Venatic X | Nov 22, 2021

Atlanta wildlife conservation area just on the other side of AX at the end of the lake.

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Does the firewood vending machine take credit/debit cards? Or just cash?

Amanda Wright | Oct 22, 2021
Nathan McWilliams | Oct 23, 2021

Cash at this time. (10/19/21)

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When does the shower house close at Long Branch?

Lane Jacobs | Oct 22, 2021
Bradley Hicks | Oct 23, 2021

The one at the swimming area closes at 8pm the one at the campground is open 24hrs a day

Are the beaches still cloased

Tommy Wilkinson | Aug 23, 2021
Becky Gravitt | Aug 24, 2021

No they are open now .We stayed there Thursday night and Friday night Very nice place to camp

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Can you rent a boat at the marina? Cost?

Barbara J Spencer | Aug 23, 2021
Becky Gravitt | Aug 24, 2021

No they don't rent boats

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Are there UTVS allowed in the park?

Ginny Whitson | Apr 20, 2021
Jeffery Hill | Apr 21, 2021

Not sure have seen them drive thru when was there

Is tent camping allowed?

KEN BURROW | Apr 20, 2021
Justin Compton | Apr 21, 2021

Yes it is

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What do the campsites run per night for a tent and is the swimming/beach area currently open? Can dogs swim at the beach area?

Sky Rain | Apr 20, 2021
Adam Masten | Apr 21, 2021

Beach area is open to swimmers I believe pets are ok.

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Can u boat blind hunt on the lake and where at

Chris Schrotc | Apr 20, 2020
Charles Davidson | Apr 21, 2020

I dont think so

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Does anyone know if the swim area is open?

Lance Bailey | Apr 20, 2020
Patrick Howard | Apr 21, 2020

No it is not

Is the lake flooded where the beach part for swimming is or are you able to swim

Terry Ashford | Apr 20, 2020
Daniel Low | Apr 21, 2020

I was there little less than a week ago. Bee branch area flooded. The launch ramp was under the water.

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What are the fishing hours after dark

April Howard | Apr 20, 2020
Thomas Snider | Apr 21, 2020

All night long

Can semis park there?

Shannon Griffin | Apr 21, 2019
John Crane | Apr 22, 2019

There is room but not sure if it is permitted.

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Can u use a jet ski?

yeager master | Apr 21, 2019
Joseph Gallagher | Apr 22, 2019

Yes, public ramp on the south end of the lake.

Is there a HP limit allowed for boating?

Richard Silva | Apr 21, 2019
Keith Morris | Apr 22, 2019

No.

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How meny full hook ups is there and is dogs alound

Julie Kirby | Apr 21, 2019
Amy Alexander | Apr 22, 2019

No sites with full hookups. Water & electric at sites & a dump station when you pull in. Dogs are allowed.

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Is the water at long branch clean to swim in

Lora Leabo | Apr 21, 2019
Amy Alexander | Apr 22, 2019

It's cleaner than s lot of lakes I've seen. They do have the sign posted, that water conditions are not monitored

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Is swimming open today at long branch lake

Linda Gandy | Apr 21, 2019
Madison Strouse | Apr 22, 2019

Yes

Can u ride bikes on the dam where people walk

Karina Brown | Apr 21, 2019
Shawn Willis | Apr 22, 2019

It is the main road going in and out of the park. Be careful. There is a lot of traffic.

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What are the full offices hours for the park?

Mauriana Lindsey | Apr 21, 2019
Gary Winter | Apr 22, 2019

Not sure myself when the office hours are

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What year did they damn the long branch

Denna Maag | Apr 21, 2018
George Owens | Apr 22, 2018

Was in 1978

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Is there hunting allowed

Jonathan Jennemann | Apr 21, 2018
Levi B | Apr 22, 2018

Yes. Duck hunting is by blind draw prior to the season. Other species, deer etc are open with normal Missouri hunting permits.

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Is it legal to swim there after swimming season is over? I read that it ended September 10th, but my son wants to swim there with family for his birthday this Friday, the 15th. Is it prohibited once season is over?

Christy M | Apr 21, 2018
Sierra Sevits | Apr 22, 2018

Not prohibited to swim after season. It is swim at your own risk. No life guard on duty.

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