Rock Island Trail Home  The Rock Island Trail Rock Island Trail Home
Rock Island Trail home Raytown Katy Trail Lees Summit Gerald Beaufort Owensville Rosebud Canaan Bland Belle Freeburg Windsor Leeton Pleasant Hill Versailles Stover Argyle Cole Camp Station Eugene Barnett Eldon Medford Chilhowee Ionia Meta Katy Trail Map Rock Island Trail Missouri

HIKING the KT
Go to Forum
Anonymous on 3/10/2010 3:27:35 PM:
I hear alot of bikers, does anyone hike the trail? I am planning a solo trip in April. Is camping allowed along the trail or only in designated campgrounds?
 
KoryM on 3/10/2010 4:26:57 PM:
I would say if you plan on building a fire go to a designated campground to be safe. However I would just find a nice set of trees and camp anywhere. I am leaving next week going to hike the whole katy trail on a solo trip. However the ultimate plan is to hike to california. I have a few months to spare and going to try at least. I have no plans on paying for campgrounds.
 
MidSouth from Rogersville, Mo on 3/10/2010 4:32:28 PM:
Seeing as the trail is a state park that closes at dusk, camping is not allowed along the trail.
 
DougK from Troy on 3/10/2010 7:42:22 PM:
I hiked from Clinton to Machens 2 years ago. There's lot's of campgrounds but some are over 20 miles apart. I'd recommend taking a weekend drive a few weeks prior and identify camp sites. The parks in Marthasville and Pilot Grove are nice and free. You can also talk to property owners and/or churches to get permission to pitch a tent for the night. Get Brett Dufur's book, it's worth it's weight in gold. Good luck! Check out www.dougknox.blogspot.com or e-mail me at LMS346@netzero.com if you have any questions.
DougK
 
FEEDBACK! - Please let us know if you have suggestions, corrections, complaints, or ideas. Your input is valued and appreciated - thanks in advance!
More info: RI Home RI Map Trip Planner Travel Timeline Towns & Services Mileage Chart Advertise Search Contact Us
 
By using this website, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
how this website uses cookies
This information may not be copied or reproduced in any way.
© Copyright 2026 BikeRockIsland. All rights reserved.
BikeRockIsland and BikeRockIsland.com are registered trademarks.