Rocheport: The state parks site lists a Rocheport trailhead on Katy Trail State Park at mile marker 178.3, with lodging, a bike rental and cafe, and a general store nearby. Below are 6 places to visit, each read on its own official or visitor-bureau page.Facts read October 30, 2026 from the pages linked beside each one. Hours and prices change; confirm before you drive. Region is our own county grouping.
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Why Go to Rocheport
- The state parks site lists a Rocheport trailhead on Katy Trail State Park at mile marker 178.3, with lodging, a bike rental and cafe, and a general store nearby. (mostateparks.com)
- The Katy Trail passes through a 243-foot stone-arched tunnel here, which the trail guide calls the only tunnel on the MKT line, built around 1893. (mostateparks.com)
- Many houses in town date from before the Civil War, per the state parks trail section page. (mostateparks.com)
- The Rocheport section was the first piece of the Katy Trail to open, in 1990, after the railroad quit the Machens-Sedalia run in 1986. (mostateparks.com)
- A blufftop winegarden (the A-Frame at Les Bourgeois Vineyards) is known for its view of the Missouri River valley. (visitmo.com)
See and Do
| Place | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed |
|---|---|---|
| Rocheport Trailhead (Katy Trail State Park) | Trail access point at mile marker 178.3 with nearby bike rental, cafe, general store and bed and breakfasts. | not stated (restrooms and water may be unavailable at some trailheads Nov to Mar) |
| Rocheport railroad tunnel | A 243-foot stone-arched MKT tunnel on the Katy Trail that trail users can pass through. | not stated |
| Lewis and Clark Cave pictograph viewpoint | A rare pictograph can be seen above the cave near town; going into the cave is not allowed. | not stated |
| The A-Frame Winegarden at Les Bourgeois Vineyards | Blufftop winegarden with a Missouri River valley view. | Open seasonally, check website; Free Admission (as printed on visitmo.com) |
| Les Bourgeois Vineyards tasting room and tours | Winery founded in 1985 that runs tours covering winemaking and the vineyards' history; also lists The Blufftop at Rocheport retreat. | Tasting room open daily, hours not stated |
| Tuesdays on the Trail tram tours (Rocheport to McBaine) | Free seniors' tram tours on the Katy Trail with a guide; registration required; page lists a 2026 date of May 26. | Free; two tours per date (10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on May 26, 2026) |
A Little History
- The MKT (Katy) railroad stopped running Machens to Sedalia in 1986; trail work started 1987; the Rocheport section opened in 1990, with the park opening April 28, 1990. (mostateparks.com)
- The Rocheport tunnel was built around 1893 as the only tunnel on the MKT line. (mostateparks.com)
Events in Rocheport
- Tuesdays on the Trail tram series (annual, Missouri State Parks): 2026 series includes a Rocheport to McBaine run on May 26, 2026; other dates on a separate page not read (mostateparks.com)
Getting There
- Reached by the Katy Trail (240 miles, Machens to Clinton); no road directions printed on the pages read. (mostateparks.com)
Plan Your Visit
| Visitor Information | mostateparks.com |
|---|---|
| Visitor Center Address | No street address; trailhead coordinates 38.97745, -92.560933 (Rocheport Area Merchants Association listed at 504 Third St.) |
| Phone | 573-698-2022 (Rocheport Area Merchants Association, as printed on the trailhead page) |
| Drive Times | Missouri drive times |
| Events Nearby | Central Missouri events |
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What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Population (Census QuickFacts blocked with 403; not bypassed)
- Official city or CVB site: rocheportmo.com redirects to a domain-for-sale page, skipped
- Founding date of the town
- Annual town festivals
- Highway or interstate directions
- Our region grouping is not an official designation.
Questions People Ask
What is Rocheport, Missouri known for?
The state parks site lists a Rocheport trailhead on Katy Trail State Park at mile marker 178.3, with lodging, a bike rental and cafe, and a general store nearby.
How do I get to Rocheport?
Reached by the Katy Trail (240 miles, Machens to Clinton); no road directions printed on the pages read.
Where can I find visitor information for Rocheport?
The visitor site we read is mostateparks.com. The address it prints is No street address; trailhead coordinates 38.97745, -92.560933 (Rocheport Area Merchants Association listed at 504 Third St.).
What are the main things to see in Rocheport?
Rocheport Trailhead (Katy Trail State Park), Rocheport railroad tunnel, Lewis and Clark Cave pictograph viewpoint, The A-Frame Winegarden at Les Bourgeois Vineyards are the first four on the list above.
Sources
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
- missouriwine.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitmo.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Rocheport, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/destinations/rocheport-missouri/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.