Monsanto Lake Beach

at St. Joe State Park

Check beach status by clicking here.

For more information about swimming in the park, click here.

a sidewalk goes along the edge of the beach with a bench

Hours

Beach closed for the season

Weather

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Coordinates

37.812017, -90.501933

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Park Grounds:

April through September (On-Season)
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
October through March (Off-Season)
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Gates to day-use areas, which include the off-road vehicle riding area, lakes and Pim day-use area, open and close at these times. Trailheads, including paved bicycle/walking trails and equestrian trails, close at sunset.

ORV Staging Area hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)
April through September
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
ORV sales stop at 6 p.m.
Permits must be purchased two hours prior to riding area closure.
Winter Hours (Off-Season)
October through March
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
ORV sales stop at 3 p.m.
Permits must be purchased two hours prior to riding area closure.

Park Office hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)
April through September
Noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Winter Hours (Off-Season)
October through March
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Saturdays and Sundays