Activities

  • hiking

    Two trails provide spectacular views of the gulf. Click here for more information.

  • picnicking

    Picnic along the tree-shaded rim of the gulf at one of three sites. The park has no running water and only a vault toilet.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Interpretive programs are given upon request. Please e-mail the park for more information.

Park information

Some people call Grand Gulf State Park the “Little Grand Canyon.” Some just call it “breathtaking.” The park is one of the natural wonders of the Ozarks, presenting the most spectacular collapsed cave system in the Ozarks. The "Grand Gulf" stretches for more than a mile between 130 foot high walls. Visitors can view the gulf from trails on top or from the floor where they can walk under the natural bridge, which spans 250 feet with a 75-foot high opening. There is no official trail leading to the bottom so visitors should use extreme caution when attempting to access the bottom. Interpretive trails detail the formation of the gulf.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds

8 a.m. to dusk, daily
Park gates open and close at these times.

Park Office hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Please note it is sometimes necessary for staff to work off-site. During these times, the park office will be closed.