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Nature Center

at Bennett Spring State Park

Enjoy exhibits interpreting Missouri's springs and the natural environment surrounding Bennett Spring State Park at the park's nature center. Full-time staff offers a variety of nature programs, guided nature walks and year-round school programs. For additional information, please call 417-532-3925.

Hours

  • Feb. 25 through Oct. 31
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
  • Nov. 1 through Feb. 24
    Closed

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Coordinates

37.722017, -92.854950

Park Hours

Park Grounds:

Sunrise to one hour past sunset, daily

 

Dining Lodge hours

7 a.m. to one hour after whistle during trout season

Nature Center hours

  • Feb. 25 through Oct. 31
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
  • Nov. 1 through Feb. 24
    Closed

Park Office hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    Feb. 25 through Oct. 31
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
    Closed on state holidays. 
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    Nov. 1 through Feb. 24
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • The park office is closed on state holidays.

Store hours

Fishing Season
One hour before through one hour after the regular fishing day schedule, daily during season 

November through January
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday