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Nature Center

at Big Oak Tree State Park

Learn about the history of the logging and drainage of Missouri's bootheel; changes in the Mississippi River floodplain; and the New Madrid earthquake in the small nature center located at the beginning of the boardwalk. Other displays focus on the park's champion trees, wildlife and unique plants. 

Hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through September
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    October through March
    The nature center is accessible by prior appointment.
    Please note you may need to contact staff at the park office before going to the nature center.

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Coordinates

36.643900, -89.287933

Park Hours

Park Grounds:

6 a.m. to 10 p.m., year-round.

Nature Center hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through September
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    October through March
    The nature center is accessible by prior appointment.
    Please note you may need to contact staff at the park office before going to the nature center.

Park Office hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through September
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday