DNR
Home PageBoaters can access the park via the Big Niangua arm of the Lake of the Ozarks at the 14-½ mile marker. There are docks on both the castle ruins and spring side of the cove. The boat length limit for docking at the park is 24 feet. There are no fees.
Fishing is permitted under statewide regulations at the Lake of the Ozarks access points of the park. Fishing is not permitted in Ha Ha Tonka Spring. An accessible fishing dock is located near the Spring Day-Use Area.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park is host to several geocache and letterbox sites. Persons interested in this activity should consult the appropriate Web sites to gain information about this pursuit or obtain information at the park.
There are 20 picnic areas scattered throughout the park available for day use. The park also features two picnic shelters equipped with electricity, picnic tables and an outdoor grill. The shelters are perfect for family gatherings or special outings and can be reserved for $40 per day, or if not reserved, the shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at no charge.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park is located on Lake of the Ozarks. Although a popular day-use area sits adjacent to the lake on the Niangua arm, there is not a designated swimming area. Near to the lake area picnic shelter, a low seawall and steps leading into the lake are used by those wanting to fish and enter the water. This area is not buoyed nor is a lifeguard on duty at any time of the year. Persons entering the water do so at their own risk, knowing that this cove has extensive boating use and that the temperature of the water is very cold due to the proximity of Ha Ha Tonka spring.
