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Three regional offices assist in the operation and coordination of the state parks and historic sites. Northern Region. P.O. Box 314, Brookfield, MO 64628. 660-258-7496. Ozarks Region. P.O. Box 951, Lebanon, MO 65536. 417-532-7161. Eastern Region. 2901 Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028.
The Birth of the State Park System. On April 9, 1917, the state park fund was officially created, using revenue from the fish and game department. With the fund established, the fish and game department became responsible for the parks once they were acquired. In 1923, the state acquired the historic Arrow Rock Tavern, and 1924, the first state ...
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- Roaring River State Park – Cassville. Roaring River State Park, 12716 Farm Rd 2239, Cassville, MO 65625, USA. Location: Cassville. Wow Factor: Roaring River Spring is a stunning blue.
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park – Camdenton. Ha Ha Tonka State Park, 1491 Missouri D, Camdenton, MO 65020, USA. Location: Camdenton. Wow Factor: Ruins of Ha Ha Tonka Castle & a natural bridge.
- Elephant Rocks State Park – Belleview. Elephant Rocks State Park, 7390, 7406 MO-21, Belleview, MO 63623, USA. Location: Belleview. Wow Factor: Elephant Rocks, natural rock formations that date back more than 1.5 billion years.
- Pomme de Terre State Park – Pittsburg. Pomme de Terre State Park, Hwy. 64B, Pittsburg, MO 65724, USA. Location: Pittsburg. Wow Factor: Rent one of the yurts for a glamping adventure.
May 2, 2023 · Here’s what to know about lodging in Missouri’s three most-visited state parks. Roaring River State Park. Cassville. The most-frequented Missouri State Park in 2022, Roaring River State Park is a popular destination for trout fishing. Visitors can also check out Mark Twain National Forest nearby.
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Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators are prohibited during these hours, and some parks do not allow generators at any time. Non-camping visitors must leave by 10 p.m. Checkout time is 2 p.m. Check-in time is 3 p.m. Please remove all trash from your campsite. No personal property may be left unattended longer than 24 hours.
After the initial portion of land was donated to the state for a park in 1932, Company 1743, an African American company of the Civilian Conservation Corps, began to develop the area. They were inspired by American Indian petroglyph symbols in the area, naming their barracks "Camp Thunderbird." Company 1743 built a stone dining lodge, carving ...
