Alerts and Advisories

Thompson River Trail Temporarily Closed - Crowder State Park

Feb 21, 2012 until further notice

Thompson River Trail is closed until further notice due to wet, muddy conditions.  The soonest it may reopen could be Feb. 23, however, please check back to the website for updates.

North Entrance Temporarily Closed - Trail of Tears State Park

Feb 15, 2012 until further notice

The north entrance to Trail of Tears State Park is temporarily closed while work is completed on a dam-related project.

Detour for Bicycle Access from I-370 Bridge - Katy Trail State Park

Feb 10, 2012 until further notice

The bicycle lane on the I-370 bridge over the Missouri River in St. Charles is closed to allow for a temporary fourth traffic lane between Earth City Expressway and Hwy. 94.

Campground Access During Inclement Weather - Cuivre River State Park

Feb 9, 2012 until further notice

Lincoln Hills Rd.

Playground Temporarily Closed - Sam A. Baker State Park

Feb 6, 2012 until further notice

Due to safety concerns, the playground at Sam A.

Felt-soled Wader Ban

Jan 19, 2012 until further notice

New regulations to help stop the spread of Didymo. http://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/protect-your-fishing/didymo

Temporary Closure Near MM 39.5 - Katy Trail State Park

Jan 17, 2012 until further notice

The trail is temporarily closed east of MM 39.5 and the St.

2012 Camping Reservations - Wakonda State Park

Dec 22, 2011 until further notice

Effective Jan.

2012 Camping Reservations - Onondaga Cave State Park

Dec 21, 2011 until further notice

Effective Jan.

Limited Use on McAdoo Trail through March 31 - Knob Noster State Park

Dec 16, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012

Based on off-season maintenance needs to the trail, freeze-thaw cycles and/or extended wet conditions historically experienced during this time of year, McAdoo Trail is closed to equestrian users t

Limited Use in Gans Creek Wild Area through May 31 - Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Dec 16, 2011 - May 31, 2012

Because of freeze-thaw cycles and extended wet conditions historically experienced during this time period, the equestrian trail in Gans Creek Wild Area is closed through May 31, 2012.  T

2012 Campground Information - Crowder State Park

Nov 23, 2011 until further notice

The campground at Crowder State Park closes for the season from December through February.  A construction project to replace the lagoon will begin during that time and may cause limited

Modern Restrooms Winterized - Katy Trail State Park

Nov 2, 2011 until further notice

Moderns restrooms at trailheads that offer this amenity have been winterized for the season.  It is anticipated they will be reopened April 2, 2012.

Campground Boat Ramp Temporarily Closed - Mark Twain State Park

Oct 6, 2011 until further notice

The campground boat ramp (typically available for use by registered campers) is temporarily closed due to low lake level.  The Route U and Hwy. 107 boat ramps remain open for use.

Five Campsites Temporarily Closed - Pomme de Terre State Park

Sep 30, 2011 until further notice

Five campsites in the Hermitage Campground (H212, H213, H241, H243 and H245) are temporarily closed for site rejuvenation.  It is anticipated these sites will be reopened for the 2012 on-seaso