Missouri Department of Conservation Considers Permits For Camping

Camping on Missouri conservation areas has long been free and open to the public, but that could change in 2027. The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing a new permit system aimed at improving safety, reducing illegal activity, and better managing camping on more than 300 conservation areas across the state. Tyler Blake joins Show Me Today to explain why the change is being considered, what the proposed permit would look like, and how Missourians can weigh in before the final decision is made.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.