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Sam A. Baker State Park Campground route map
Difficulty: ExpertLoop

Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

Patterson, Missouri

12.9 mi

Distance

3,077 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 32m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Sam A. Baker State Park Campground is a loop trail in Sam A. Baker State Park, managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks, in Wayne County, Missouri. It is 13 miles long and gains 3,077 feet. The nearest town is Des Arc, Missouri, about 7 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:138 ft
Max:401 ft
Gain:938 ft
Loss:938 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 138 ft and 401 ft across 12.9 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.138 ft226 ft313 ft401 ft0.0 mi3.2 mi6.5 mi9.7 mi12.9 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi146 ft
High point2.9 mi401 ft
End12.9 mi146 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Des Arc, MO · about 7 mi away
County:
Wayne County, MO
Jurisdiction:
Sam A. Baker State Park · Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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