Activities

  • hiking

    You can thoroughly explore the park on the 11 hiking trails. Click here for more information.

  • backpacking

    Backpack camp along one of three trails. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic, electric, sewer/electric/water and equestrian campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    Cast your line into the 55-acre Lake Lincoln. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Enjoy campground programs, nature hikes and a variety of interpretive programs. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    Refresh on a hot summer day at the public swimming beach on Lake Lincoln. Click here for more information.

  • Bicycling

    Blackhawk Point Trail is open to mountain bicycling. Click here for more information.

  • boating

    Use the concrete launch area to get boat access to Lake Lincoln. Motor use on the lake is restricted to electric trolling motors only, however, gas powered motors needn’t be detached. There are no launch fees.

  • picnicking

    Whether your group is large or small, the park can accommodate your needs with six picnic areas and two picnic shelters. Click here for more information.

  • Playground

    Playground equipment is available at Stone Shelter and in the campground.

  • orienteering

    Challenge yourself on the park's orienteering course. Click here for more information.

  • metal_detecting

    Metal detecting is permitted. Click here for more information.

Park information

Cuivre River State Park is a bit of the Ozarks outside of the Ozarks – a nature lovers paradise just a short drive from St. Louis that is vibrant with colors three seasons of the year. The park’s renowned trails take visitors through prairies and forests of oaks and hickories. The park’s three natural areas feature sinkhole ponds and woodlands that would be more at home in southern Missouri. The park has hiking and equestrian trails, modern campsites, group camps, picnic areas and a lake so everyone can enjoy one of Missouri’s most rugged and beautiful jewels.

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Park Hours

Day-use Areas
6 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily (The beach closes at 8 p.m.)

Visitor Center hours

Visitor Center/Park Office Hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • April 15 through Oct. 31
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
    10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
    11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • Nov. 1 through the third Friday in November
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
  • Third Saturday in November through the third Sunday in March
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
    closed Saturday and Sunday
  • Third Monday in March through April 14
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday

Beach hours

May 27 through Sept. 5, 2011

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily