Planning 2026 Trips? Don’t Miss This Ozarks Nature Park

Trying to piece together exciting things to do, places to go and visit in 2026 with friends and family? This treasure in Lampe, Missouri seems like it could be a gem. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park offers four-season experiences.

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - Lampe, Mo.

Horseback Riding Tour of the Canyon – Beautiful scenery will surround you on this one-hour ride that you don’t need to be experienced to partake in. Traverse logging roads, elevated ridges and more with wranglers leading the way. Be aware, there are age and size restrictions.

All season horseback riding tours

Guided and Unguided Trout Fishing - Guided fishing will instruct you based on your skill level. Fly casting and tying and tips on hooking a rainbow trout in the canyon. Self-Guided fishing provides an hour of creek trout fishing in the canyon.

Trout fishing

Trail Exploring – With biking, hiking and walking trails you can experience many areas of the canyon with your own bike, or a rental. There are over 15 miles of trails to wander that wind around streams and waterfalls.      

Trails to navigate 

Critter Encounters – a full-on meet and greet with the nature center’s animals led by a staff educator. Perfect for the reptilian fan you know.

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Guided winter watch tours are scheduled in January and into February. Summer camps also provide opportunities for youth to engage with animals and learn about conservation. Memberships are available if you plan on making Dogwood Canyon a regular stop that could save you money.