Blue and Gray Park

Nestled in the oak/hickory hardwood timbers of eastern Jackson County, Blue and Gray Park is popular with horseback riders, hikers and cross-country skiers for its beautiful terrain. Because of the great interest in horseback riding at Blue and Gray Park, a parking lot with pull-through capability for large trailers, two shelter houses (Bergen Shelter and Hammond Rd. Shelter), six picnic tables, and (pit) toilets. The natural setting of the area offers a great opportunity to study wildlife and enjoy the wilderness. There are also facilities for primitive, organized group camping. The fee for overnight horse camping on Brown Road is $90 a night. A permit is required to use the Horse Trails: Please call 816-503-4805 for permit reservations. You can purchase a permit at the Administration offices (22807 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs MO 64015). Youth Organized Camping is allowed please call 816-503-4805 for pricing on youth organized camping.