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Dawn Fredrickson, Katy Trail Coordinator on 7/9/2012 2:26:04 PM:

Due to drought conditions, certain sections of the trail may contain long surface cracks. Trail users should exercise caution and proceed slowly when encountering cracks in the trail surface. In addition, watch out for our staff as they work to repair these cracks.

Jim from St. Thomas on 7/9/2012 6:50:26 PM:

Hi Dawn - thanks for checking in here from time to time. Do you know if there is any thought being given to using the little piece of land DNR owns adjacent to the North Jefferson City trailhead for camping? Seems like we are getting more folks lately asking for info on where to camp.

Gary from Near Tebbetts on 7/9/2012 7:45:01 PM:

Jim, did the Jeff City Parks & Rec open up some camp sites under the Missouri river bridge as planned for in early July? I haven't been down there recently.

Jim from St. Thomas on 7/9/2012 9:14:33 PM:

I haven't checked yet. We're doing a short ride tomorrow morning so if I don't forget between now and then I'll swing by and check it out.

Jim from St. Thomas on 7/10/2012 10:49:48 AM:

They still have the no camping sign up under the bridge and walking around I see no evidence of anything that looks like a campsite. Even when/if they complete the project they are only talking about having three sites with no services except the john in the parking lot. There is no running water down there.

Dawn Fredrickson, Katy Trail Coordinator on 7/10/2012 11:50:16 AM:

Jim, thanks for your question about camping at the N. Jefferson TH. Because the Katy is a day-use park and because we don't want to compete with communities and private businesses along the trail, we don't provide camping on the Katy. Our long range plans for the piece of property you mention are to expand parking, add picnic tables and plant native vegetation. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have other questions -- I can be reached at 573-449-7402.

Bike Rider from Kansas City on 7/10/2012 1:36:46 PM:

I think the DNR should re-think their position on not providing camping along the trail. I believe they are missing a HUGE opportunity to provide safe, clean, well-kept campgrounds for many visitors. I believe you would see an increase in TOURISM DOLLARS spent in Missouri, especially in rural areas that could really use them, if more camping (and bathrooms and water) were available.

Anonymous on 7/10/2012 6:54:22 PM:

I've camped at private campgrounds on the Katy just twice and once there was no one there but us and another time there were many empty camp sites. If private enterprise isn't booking full how would state run sites?

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