Compton Park park
Compton Park
One of the top reasons to visit Compton Park is to explore its hiking trails. The park has over five miles of hiking trails that take visitors through scenic forests, fields, and creeks. The trails are well-maintained and offer plenty of opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting.
In addition to hiking, Compton Park is a great place to go fishing. The park has two fishing ponds stocked with a variety of fish species, including bluegill, catfish, and bass. Fishing permits are required and can be obtained at the park office.
Other points of interest in Compton Park include the playground areas, picnic shelters, and sports fields. The park also has a historic one-room schoolhouse that dates back to the early 1900s, which visitors can tour and learn about the history of the area.
Interesting facts about Compton Park include its designation as a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.
The best time of year to visit Compton Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its peak. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy during all seasons.
Overall, Compton Park is a wonderful destination in Missouri with plenty of outdoor activities and points of interest for visitors of all ages.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Compton Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Coliseum | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Evangeline Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Evangeline Camp Complex | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Kincaid Complex | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Twin Lakes Military - Camp Beauregard | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Compton Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Compton Park
What can I do at Compton Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Compton Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Compton Park.