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Campers will need permits to camp on MDC areas starting in March

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Missouri campers will need a $5 permit for up to five days on MDC areas starting in March 2027 under regulations approved by the Conservation Commission.

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  1. KBSI Cape Girardeau

    Missouri to require $5 camping permits at conservation areas starting in March (opens KBSI Cape Girardeau)

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    KBSI Cape Girardeau's feed description

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Campers at Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) areas will be required to purchase a $5 camping permit beginning in March 2027. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved the new regulations during its Oct. 23 meeting at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.

  2. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Department of Conservation to require permits to camp beginning in March (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will begin requiring permits to camp on its lands beginning in March, according to a Monday press release from the MDC. The MDC gave final approval on the measure on Friday, the release says.

  3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    700% increase in violations prompts Missouri Department of Conservation to require camping permits (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A sharp increase in camping violations on Missouri Department of Conservation areas prompted new regulations requiring campers to obtain permits beginning in March 2027. Under the new regulations, campers will need to purchase a $5 permit covering up to five days and a gro…

  4. Daily Journal Online

    Campers will need permits to camp on MDC areas starting in March (opens Daily Journal Online)

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    Daily Journal Online's feed description

    Missouri campers will need a $5 permit for up to five days on MDC areas starting in March 2027 under regulations approved by the Conservation Commission.

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