Activities

  • fishing

    Put on your waders and cast your line for trout! Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic, electric and full hook-up sites are available. Click here for more information.

  • lodging

    You have a variety of lodging options including motel rooms, duplex cabins, individual cabins or remodeled four-plex units. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Take a long or short hike on one of six trails to scenic views featuring the Ozarks, streams, the spring, spring branch and hardwood forests. Click here for more information.

  • dining

    Enjoy a good meal in the rustic setting of the circa 1930 dining lodge. Click here for more information.

  • canoe_float

    Go on a float trip on the Niangua River. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    On a hot summer day, cool off in the park's swimming pool. It is open to the public from the Sunday before Memorial Day to mid-August, weather depending.  A fee is charged. For more details, visit the concessionaire's website.

  • boating

    Launch your canoe onto the Niangua River.

  • picnicking

    Enjoy a picnic lunch with a small or large group of family and friends. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    A variety of nature programs, guided nature walks and year-round school programs are offered.

  • Playground

    Playgrounds are conveniently located in the day-use area, at Shelter A, at Shelter B and in Campground 2.

Park information

The Bennett Spring area was founded by pioneers who used the cool, rushing waters of the spring-fed stream for gristmills. Now, it’s one of America’s premier trout destinations where people come to wrestle with rainbow trout and fish a stream that’s stocked every night. Bennett Spring State Park has fishing, hiking that runs from simple to strenuous, and a lodge with hearty stick-to-your ribs food. The park's proximity to Interstate 44 makes it an easy trip from all parts of Missouri.

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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

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

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.