Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Lake Wedington Recreation Area contains 6 historic cabins, a pavilion, volleyball courts, and horseshoes (some available only in summer). The area also offers a Lodge, Group Pavilion, Group Camp Area, Bathhouse, Flush Toilets, Boat Launch Ramp (max. 10 hp motors allowed), 18 Camp Sites (no utilities), 19 Picnic Sites, Swimming Area (Wheel-Chair Accessible), Fishing Pier (Wheel-Chair Accessible), Lakeshore Hiking Trail, and the North Twin 7-mile Hiking/Mtn Biking Trail.
Lake Wedington day pass is only good for the day purchased and permits the use of the boat launch and day use amenities.
This pass covers the vehicle that it was purchased for and up to 10 occupants of that vehicle only.
Please read all instructions at the self-serve pay station to ensure you are following all proper procedures when purchasing your pass.
Lake Wedington is available on a first come, first-served basis as parking is limited. Once on-site, follow the posted instructions. For additional information, you can download and sign into the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited cellular service: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app
All visitors must display a valid day use pass from their rearview mirror or dashboard of their vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a written warning or citation if no pass is visible and we are unable to verify your vehicle to purchased day passes.
We ask that all visitors who utilized the scan and pay to collect a day use envelope and write down their confirmation/reservation number from the app on both the envelope and hang tag, once the fee has been paid.
Available parking is not guaranteed when the pass has been purchased. Please follow all signage and/or staff to designated parking areas, if applicable at the time of purchase.
Pass validation will be confirmed through your confirmation number and through the software's validation program.
For holders of the America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, your pass is valid for day use fee at this site, but the pass visible within your vehicle for staff to see. The pass is only valid for the vehicle it is displayed in.
When parking in the boat launch area, please avoid parking within the truck/trailer locations that are designated for use by boaters.