Mark Twain State Park, Northeast Missouri Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, make your way to the nearest major highway, which is US-63. Head southbound on US-63 from locations such as Kirksville or Columbia. Once you reach the junction with US-24 in Moberly, take US-24 westbound. Continue on US-24 until you reach the town of Florida. In Florida, turn onto Shrine Road. Follow Shrine Road for about 1.5 miles until you arrive at Mark Twain State Park, located at 37352 Shrine Rd, Florida, MO 65283. There is no entrance fee to access the park, but some activities may incur additional costs.

• Public Transportation

  If you are relying on public transportation, you can take a Greyhound or regional bus service to Moberly, MO. Once in Moberly, you'll need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft) to take you to Mark Twain State Park, as public transportation options may be limited in this area. The distance from Moberly to the park is approximately 20 miles, so expect to pay around $30-$50 for a taxi, depending on the service used.

• Bicycle

  For the adventurous, biking to Mark Twain State Park is an option if you are already in the surrounding areas. From Moberly, you can take local roads, such as MO-10 eastbound, and then connect to Shrine Road. This route is approximately 20 miles and will take you through scenic rural Missouri. Be sure to wear a helmet and carry water, as there are limited facilities along the way.