Grand Lake State Park - Bernice Area
"Visitors from Joplin often make the trip for a lakeside weekend in Oklahoma. The park is a convenient destination for boating and camping close to the state line."
A lakeside state park on Grand Lake offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and picnic areas.
Roaring River State Park
"Joplin visitors come for fishing, camping, and a scenic Ozark park experience that is close enough for weekend plans. Roaring River is especially appealing to anglers looking for a well-known trout stream."
A spring-fed Ozark park famous for trout fishing, hiking, and scenic bluff country.
Stockton State Park
"Joplin residents visit for a quieter outdoor getaway and lake recreation. The park offers a convenient Ozarks destination for fishing, swimming, and family camping."
A lakeside park on Stockton Lake offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and scenic Ozark recreation.