Finger Lakes State Park

Category: State park in Columbia, Missouri

Address: 1505 Peabody Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA

Phone: +15734435315

Reviews

Brenda McNew

Jun 24, 2022

Beating place to kayaks, I would recommen water shoes for the shallow area cause the ground feel weird and it's like a seagrass type feeling. Beautiful hiking and picnicking, it's also a really nice place to ride 4 wheelers are dirt bikes, camping area looks nice also but have not used it yet.

Harold Osorio

Jun 21, 2022

Fun park where you can kayaking for hours in their water trail, swim, xcross, camp or just hike the trails. Very clean and well kept.

Serge Suprun

Jun 18, 2022

This park has so much to offer. Lake with paddles and kayaking (lessons available), camping sites, mountain biking and hiking trails, fishing and dirt biking and much more.

Dorothy Owens

May 15, 2022

The water was extremely dirty, honestly I would love to start something where we can go out and get it cleaned up. It was pretty gross I couldn't believe some people were swimming in it. Looked more like a swamp then anything. Park ranger is pretty strict, so be extremely cautious with speed and fully stopping at hidden stop signs. Been driving for 11 years and got my first ticket there, and was one of many who got ticketed there. So, be prepared for that.

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Questions & Answers

Has any one been swinning there this year

Joeanne Titus | Apr 27, 2020
Kristine Winn | Apr 28, 2020

Yes! It's fun. Be careful if you where shoes of any sort because the sand is like quick sand. I watched it suck up a shoe that we never got back.

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do you have rv camping

Sharon Harp | Apr 27, 2021
Bill Stone | Apr 28, 2021

Yes look up Finger Lakes on Google it will tell you all about the campgrounds swimming area and everything so very nice place

Are the finger lake state parks dog friendly?

Lynne Srnec | Apr 28, 2018
Bryan Kennedy | Apr 29, 2018

Yes, they should be leashed though.

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Can you bring your own kayak or paddle board? And if so, what's the best area to launch from?

Katelyn Brieden | Apr 27, 2021
Savannah Buckh | Apr 28, 2021

Yes.. You can bring your own paddle board, floaties, etc. There are various a d safe place to start from. It's a wonderful time.

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Are parking areas for class A RV's fairly level

Ron Cassel | Apr 27, 2020
Curt Cunningham | Apr 28, 2020

Yes

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Are picnic tables at electric sites

Ron Hall | Apr 28, 2019
Brent Cook | Apr 29, 2019

They take very good care of the park. A park ranger is on duty and lives on the property. They make sure people clean up their trash. There are picnic tables at all the camp sites. As well as in other areas such as the main fishing lake Rocky Fork. Which is full of nice sized crappy that are hitting very well at this time.

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are jeeps allowed?

dianne delbert | Apr 28, 2019
Food Lover | Apr 29, 2019

No

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Can you use a 50 inch wide UTV to ride there?

Tom H | Apr 28, 2018
Rick Brashear | Apr 29, 2018

Probably. I have seen 4 seater UTVs there. I have not personally ridden the trails there. I was there for a nearby music festival.

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Is this a good place to ride mini bikes?

Richard Rodriguez | Apr 27, 2020
micah schafer | Apr 28, 2020

To be honest I think your more likely to get stopped on a street legal bike. then a dirt bike mini bike or 4 wheeler out here. I had a mini bike when kid rode it out here. Keep it under 5 miles on the main road. Not that you want to ride the main road anyway. Blaze the trails to the camp site. Park ranger will be on the look out for extra fish and extra speed and just overall extra people. hes harmless as long as no laws have been broke.

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Is there a fee if I bring my kayak to the park

Cody Ayers | Apr 28, 2019
Richard Ballew | Apr 29, 2019

Nope. There is a kayak trail to follow that my wife and friends have been on. They said it was fun!

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Is the atv trails/track open during deer season

Jerry Fifer | Apr 28, 2018
Isabel Green | Apr 29, 2018

Yes, 8am to about 5pm, when it starts to get dark.

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Are dogs welcome?

Addison Brown | Apr 28, 2018
Isabel Green | Apr 29, 2018

Yes, they have to be on a 10ft leash at least, but they are not aloud in any State park building.

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Does anyone know the size of the range or is just public use land?

Iced.Americano | Nov 28, 2021
Chris Brown | Nov 29, 2021

Please check the hours they are open. They have reduced hours.

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How long is the trail?

Me Also | Jun 1, 2021
timothy nemec | Jun 2, 2021

It is a 2 mile bike and 5 mile walking trail(s). Beautiful when I went. Can only imagine now and as seasons change.

Do you need reservists ions for next weekend at Finger Lake state park?

Patricia Latimer | Apr 27, 2021
Willard Wise | Apr 28, 2021

Reservations are ALWAYS the best way to guarantee you have a pad and gives you an option to pick one you Ike most. This close to spring camping it still advisable to call ahead. But if you are adventurous and are willing to take a chance and may end up in Wal-Mart parking lot if you can't find a park then live free, some of my best memories are those spent boonedocking in winter because sites were closed or full. Safe travels and have fun.

I am wanting to start open water swimming. I've never been to Finger lakes .. is it big enough and deep enough to be able to swim at least a mile to two miles?

April Watkins | Apr 27, 2021
Andrew Egan | Apr 28, 2021

Yes it is!

Are there campsites on the lake?

Anna Marie Jones | Apr 27, 2021
lindsey f | Apr 28, 2021

Not that I am aware of. But campsite is pretty close to the swimming hole.

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Are canoe rentals available this summer? Was wondering because of the virus.

Teresa Norton | Apr 27, 2021
Robert Smith | Apr 28, 2021

Yes they started renting on july 1st

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Is it opened

Rebecca Trotter | Apr 27, 2021
Jean Dockery | Apr 28, 2021

Yes

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Can dogs go swimming with their owners?

Tater - Tot | Apr 27, 2021
Bill Stone | Apr 28, 2021

No

Can you go swimming this yr 2020 ??

Jada Thompson | Apr 27, 2021
Bobby Lynn | Apr 28, 2021

Yes you can! The beach is open you just have to social distance.

Can we swim here?

Mel Bee | Apr 27, 2021
Barbara Boynton | Apr 28, 2021

The beach is NOT the little wood chip area with the canoe rental. To get to the beach there is a paved road at the back right corner of the parking area, past the johnny-on-the-spot. Walk down the road and it will end at the sandy beach.

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Can a dune buggy go

Ashly Kalz | Apr 27, 2020
ryan heinlein | Apr 28, 2020

I've seen huge side by sides out there so I don't see why not

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Got to wear helmets?

Jason Showers | Apr 27, 2020
flia De Pietro | Apr 28, 2020

Yes

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Can you ride sxs here?

Eddie Coleman | Apr 27, 2020
Andrew Shaw | Apr 28, 2020

I took my Polaris ranger and they wouldn't give me a permit for it. But they didn't say I couldn't drive it. I think the restriction is 54" wide or at least there is a restriction. I never unloaded the ranger.

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How much does it cost to camp there?

D Andres | Apr 27, 2020
Steven Pryor | Apr 28, 2020

$13 basic site, $23 electric. You can reserve online but there's a fee for that ($8.50)

How much does it cost to rent a conue at finger lakes park? Can you rent life jackets there?

April Morrow | Apr 27, 2020
Kris Estes | Apr 28, 2020

Its $10 for 2hrs or $25 for the day. And they supply life jacket and paddle

Does it cost to park and go to swim area?

Betty Heyer | Apr 27, 2021
Janelle Copeland | Apr 28, 2021

How much do they charge for camping

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Is there a swimming area?

John Szalankiewicz | Apr 27, 2020
Augie Bush | Apr 28, 2020

Yes, but not for the squeamish

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How much is the entry fee for Atvs?

Mason Petrov | Apr 27, 2020
luke lewis | Apr 28, 2020

$5 per ATV per day. Most Missouri State Park do not charge an entry fee. Finger Lakes SP only charge for the ATV trails, camping and special use items like kayak rentals. All other parts of the park are free, gun range, walking trails, swimming beach.

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Is it dry enough to go ride without getting completely covered?

Mike Hacker | Apr 27, 2020
Sandra Flournoy | Apr 28, 2020

Probably not it's going to be really wet

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Are Side By Sides Welcome ??

James Gilliland | Apr 27, 2020
luke lewis | Apr 28, 2020

Yes but... "Side-by-side ORVs having a maximum width of 50 inches, bucket seats, seat belts and a certified roll-over protective structure are allowed in the ORV areas but it is recommended they be kept on designated trails.  Side-by-side ORVs are prohibited on the motocross track.  Operators and passengers must wear seat belts and helmets when operating a side-by-side.  Passengers are not allowed to ride in the cargo area of a side-by-side." - Missouri state parks

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Do you have to war helmet in a sxs

Jacob Burk | Apr 28, 2019
Brent Cook | Apr 29, 2019

Yes you do on all off road vehicles.

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Is it allowed to shoot guns there?

Chris Carroz | Apr 28, 2019
Kathy Prichard | Apr 29, 2019

Like they said there is a shooting range. There is no charge for the use of the facility. Just mind your manners.

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What are the age restriction? My son ride a crf125.how old does he have to be?

Michael O'Brien | Apr 28, 2019
Joshua Lager | Apr 29, 2019

16 and under require direct adult supervision. I don't believe there is a restriction on minimum age though. I talked the park office about taking my 4 year old son out on his crf50 and they said it was fine. We just went out in the morning during the week and we were the only two out there.

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are cats welcome?

Livia Grace | Apr 28, 2019
Kathy Prichard | Apr 29, 2019

I would assume so.

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Do they have flags that you can buy there? I'm one flag short. If yes, how much?

steve black | Apr 28, 2019
steve black | Apr 29, 2019

Answering my own question, yes they do sell flags for $12

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How about sxs

burt sly | Apr 28, 2019
Kathy Prichard | Apr 29, 2019

They also have a swimming beach as well as canoe rentals. There is also a very nice campground with children's toys.

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Would a 3 wheeler be allowed there?

Thad JONES | Apr 28, 2019
Will Schmitt | Apr 29, 2019

Yes just check with the ranger station when you arrive. Also insure your baffles are in place its been dry and sparks need to be arrested in your exhaust.

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Are kayaks open for rental to take on the water trail? If so, does the trail abide by the 2 hour rule of payment?

amanda bello | Apr 28, 2019
Mark Davis | Apr 29, 2019

I know they have kayak rentals but I don't know much about it

How is the fishing at Finger Lakes?

Robert Falter | Apr 28, 2019
Paul Gray | Apr 29, 2019

If you're looking for lunkers don't waste your time. If you're looking for a relaxing day it'd be good for that.

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Do you have to wear headgear

Chad Graham | Apr 28, 2019
Homer Nicholson | Apr 29, 2019

Yes

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How many dogs can you have at the campsites?

Sarah | Apr 28, 2019
Brent Cook | Apr 29, 2019

Two per family or group.

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How late can u fish if ur not camping there

Reva Whisenhunt | Apr 28, 2019
Richard Ballew | Apr 29, 2019

I believe that there's only a gate to the campground.

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If I was to come up and fish the lake inside the park do I still pay to get in park?

Steven Vodohosky | Apr 28, 2019
Thomas Savio | Apr 29, 2019

Free except for fishing license if under 65 if over 65 and missouri resident no fishing license

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Can you rent ATVs or jeep in Finger Lake State Park?

june hecht | Apr 28, 2019
Jo Anne Wasson Honeywell | Apr 29, 2019

No

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Is camping open this weekend? 3/17/18? Are there showers?

Dave BSailing | Apr 28, 2018
Lora Hill | Apr 29, 2018

Showers are not open. The vault bathrooms are open. Showers will open April 1

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I take it that they don't allow utv's

Tim Conger | Apr 28, 2018
Isabel Green | Apr 29, 2018

UTV'S are aloud. They just have to be 50 inches or less in width. Also must a flag attached to the back, and wear helmets while riding.

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Is a reservation for canoeing required

Melissa Taylor | Apr 28, 2018
Quinton Hamp | Apr 29, 2018

Not if you have your own boat. There were plenty available for rent when we were there and seemed to be first come first serve.

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