Posted in Missouri Nature April 16, 2021 by Beth Price-Williams

The Whitest, Most Pristine Sand In Missouri Is Found At The Underrated Klondike Park

Most people probably don’t think of Missouri when they hear “white sand beaches.” Those thoughts usually go to such exotic places as Hawaii, the Bahamas, and the Maldives. However, those Missourians who have been to Klondike Park have uncovered a true hidden gem – the most pristine, whitest sand in Missouri. If you’ve not yet been to this white sand beach, you owe it to yourself to plan a visit.

Hidden away in St. Charles County, Klondike Park in Augusta offers a cozy atmosphere, spanning just 250 acres and offering all of the amenities you'd expect at a local park.

However, what you might not expect is the white sand beach that leads straight into the Missouri River.

While swimming is *not* permitted in the river at Klondike Park, you'll still find plenty to do, even if it just means plopping onto a river-side bench and admiring the scenery.

Dip your feet in the cool, clear water, and let the pristine white sand run through your fingers. The sand's perfect for making sandcastles, too.

Klondike Park's white sand is the result of its past as a silica sand quarry. Today, the park sits along the popular Katy Trail and boasts a few of its own trails.

Bring a picnic along then spread out at one of the picnic tables for a leisurely meal. The kiddos can expend some energy at the playground.

If you're a fan of fishing, bring your gear along for a day by the fishing lake that's brimming with catfish, bass, and other fish.

No matter how close you live to the park, you might also want to make an evening or a weekend of it. Klondike Park features six cabins and 43 campsites.

Head over to the official website of St. Charles County for more information on Klondike Park.

Have you seen the whitest sand in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Then check out these five beaches in Missouri that will make you swear you’re at the ocean.

Address: 4600 S Missouri 94, Augusta, MO 63332, USA