KW from Lenexa, Kansas on 09/20/2020 10:16 AM: We tent camped on 9-15-2020. I drove down to check it out. How much? One of these connections is in St. Charles and the other was provided by the MissouriKansasTexas Bridge at Boonville. I stayed in B& Bs -almost all great. All in all, a great day and better than raking leaves at home! . Community Club with tent camping permitted. To check camping availability and reserve campsite, please register online or call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535. Only 240 people live here, but its absolutely worth a stop. Meghan O'Dea is a writer, world traveler, and life-long learner who grew up in the foothills of Appalachia. Take a break from peddling to pop by the Weldon Springs Interpretive Center to (safely!) Arrow Rock is 13 miles north of I-70. From Machens, St. Charles (Missouris first state capital!) at Katy Trail State Park. It was great. Cyclists, hikers, equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts have come to the Katy Trail for over 30 years to enjoy the longest developed rails-to-trails project in the country. Built in a former coal mining area, Finger Lakes trails and motocross track are popular with users who come for the day, but often fall under the spell of the spacious campground, leafy trees and hilly terrain. The Katy Trail, Missouri. The trail had dried out some which made the ride back much more pleasant as we arrived in Rocheport around 5 p.m. and snapped a few pictures at the tunnel. I'm leaving this week, maybe tomorrow, and researching hammock campgrounds. There are also numerous city parks that allow camping. 660-527-3541, 116 S. County Line Rd. jim from St thomas on 09/16/2016 06:29 PM: Small towns are like that. Green Ridge, MO Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 07/03/2006 07:09 PM: We stayed two nights at "River's Edge". We have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp and are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper community be inclusive. The Katy Trail is in the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame and is designated a Millennium Legacy Trail. 660-647-3130, 1004 E. Sedalia Ave. Live music, food, and fun! KATY TRAIL - St. Charles 6 nights Start to Finish - 7 Day Self Guided Ride from CLINTON TO ST. CHARLES, MO in 7 days - extended ride to reduce longer day's miles - 35 miles/day ave. - Discounted Tour Pricing FROM $1090/ pp VIEW DATES INFO PAY ONLY $475/ pp DEPOSIT KATY TRAIL - St Charles 5 nights Start to Finish - 6 Day Self Guided - MOST POPULAR On the trail from Boonville, MO to Sedalia, MO you pass through Pilot Grove, MO. Many users choose instead to jump on at mile marker 39.5 in the historic town of St. Charles, where the trail threads between the states first capitol building and a restored depot building. Located on the Katy bike or like trail, the site has large trees, and full hookups, but seems to be unattended. Hi, I tried calling the number for the campground today to see about making reservations when I ride the Katy Trail in October. Meghan hopes to visit all seven continents with pen and paper in tow. then rode our bikes to the trailhead and proceeded back to Sedalia. 660-885-2181. Today, the village offers cyclists a number of amenities. This was a liability waiting to happen. Start your bike tour with two aptly-named diversions. Just down the trail in Bluffton, Steamboat Junction or Rendleman Home (a B&B but he'll let you pitch a tent) are good alternatives. Cilinton, MO Two riders with Hammocks and it worked out great! Many bicyclists make the nearly 40-mile trip from Machens in a single day, and novices can, too. Call then setup and the owner will come by later. The Roundhouse's 45 acre park is located at trail marker #189 in and only minutes north of Interstate 70. Doug from Bluffton on 09/15/2016 05:22 PM: Heck Jim, I LIVE here and it still gets confusing on who bought what or sold it or moved out and left it to the kids. Cuivre Campground. The final highlight of our Katy Trail trek is Sedalia, home to Missouris state fair. I would advise giving them a call. From Rock Island, easy ride from the connector east. Ive been on the trail after/during both. Sewer pump-out station. Will definitely camp here again. Unbelievably beautiful country. But you can find a nice spot to pitch a tent, with the added bonus of public restroom facilities. This cozy camping retreat, nestled in Missouri's wine country, has become a preferred camping destination. Whether youre looking for a simple day-long ride or a week-long meander, the trails got you covered! gene from Indiana on 06/16/2011 12:29 AM: It's a good place to camp with a basic shower/bathroom building. We boarded AmTrak in Sedalia, MO and got off in Washington, MO. Not open for breakfast. Interactive Camping Map Beyond the Trail RV Park 2880 S Hwy 94 Defiance, Missouri 636-484-0059 No work seen, no progress noted. Lunch at the Meriwether Cafe was nice for us too. Katy Trail Shuttle Services, 321 E. 26th St., 660-287-1684 Water Trailhead Champion Bicycles, 600 E. Third St. (located inside the Katy Depot), 660-826-7773 El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 3000 S. Limit, 660-827-5553 Hotel Bothwell, 103 E. Fourth St., 660-826-5588 Katy Depot Store & Historic Site, 600 E. Third St., 660-826-2932 It was us and an RV the night we were there. All in all it was a great ride altho I did have a couple of flats along the way from thorns that were left in the trail from mowing and trimming branches. 2880 S Hwy 94 While the Katy Trail stops short of Kansas . The Katy Haus is a one level little house with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom . You can even try out goat yoga on the Dallas Katy Trail or run the Michelob Ultra Katy Trail 5K if you arent afraid to sweat. Marthasville, Missouri Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. If you get your fill of grapes at the numerous wineries doting the Katy Trail, pull over at August Brewing Company for a cold beer. Its also one of the more comfortable trails, even on the hottest Missouri days, as the path is layered with crushed limestone and cuts through more than a dozen cities and numerous charming small towns. Year-round bathroom/shower house. She even provided newspaper and cooking oil to help start it. Allen from Shawnee on 09/15/2016 04:17 PM: When I have contacted them I have had to leave a message and then they reply later, they both work. Hipcamp is created with and hope for our future. Firewood and night crawlers are availabletalk to David. Katy Trail State Park attracts people of all ages and interests. All it takes is a few cinder blocks, some [], After waking up from a night of sleeping in a tent, you just need something to start your day off right. Our Fully-Supported tours cover the Katy Trail from end to end in 6 days and our Florida Suncoast Tour for 7 days. Soon, the owner did, took our few dollars and unlocked the bathroom..which became our own private bathroom. To access this endpoint, trail users can park at the Black Walnut trailhead at mile marker 29 and bike or walk in past adjacent agricultural fields. Sewer pump-out station. Augusta, Missouri The number I put in my comment is the number I got for the campground. 660-527-3541, 116 S. County Line Rd. There are also numerous farms, some even a century old, where you can stop to puruse the orchards or even pick your own berries. There were plenty of water stops, rest rooms and places to stop and eat along the way but you needed to take advantage of each place because some of them were a few miles apart. . I would guess there are about 5-6 RV spots with electricity and I believe also water/waste hookups. Located next to the trail. Still I need to not confuse "what I think" with "what I know". Between Rocheport and Boonville If you have the gear for cold weather, it is much better in the winter as you dont have to deal with the occasional trail users who dont understand trail etiquette and its not likely to flood or have a tornado. The Katy Trail and Rock Island Trail X hide map switch to Rock Island map Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground Camping Shower Portland MO 10512 Main Cross Street 573-676-3540 Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground is located on the Katy Trail, in Portland MO Directions: Just off the trail at the main cross street in Portland The trail was built on the corridor of the former Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad, better known as the Katy. Moss even grows on the trail. Jodi from Buckner, MO on 10/04/2010 11:53 PM: Chuck Gulker from Dublin, Ohio on 09/11/2009 08:50 AM: I stayed at the Rivers Edge on Saturday and again on Wednesday of this past week. Bike shuttles and rentals are nearby, the best pizza in the county is steps from the door, and wineries are a short bike ride down the Katy Trail . Located near Augusta, Klondike Park offers cabin rentals as well as tent spaces. In addition to its charming downtown district, the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art is well worth a visit, featuring works from modern masters including Andy Warhol, Dale Chihuly, and Helen Frankenthaler. Our camp site was perfect - along withr the local town dog who guarded our tent all night long we had the campgrounds to ourselves. Consider a detour to one of several wineries within two miles of here (Chandler Hill is terrific!) This old two-story structure, a gift from the Turner family, has been modified with restrooms and showers, many bunk beds and dressers, heating, air conditioning and water. Use the following web address to come back to this web page with these same settings: https://bikekatytrail.com/katy-trail-camping.aspx?scid=59&orig=w, BikeKatyTrail.com full Terms and Conditions. Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground in Portland. Tent camping also is available on a first come first serve basis. 4600 Hwy. Sincerely, Carol & Ken Duerig; avid bicycle tourists from Pittsburgh, PA. Rena from kansas city on 05/30/2017 04:00 PM: Nice space. The Katy was the nickname given to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway until 1988, when it merged with the Missouri-Pacific Railway. They do have spots available, 7 tent 7 RV with hook ups. The segment of the trail between St. Charles and Sedalia was connected in two locations. 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