Activities

  • hiking

    Hike to Missouri’s tallest waterfall and other spectacular natural features. Click here for more information.

  • backpacking

    Backpack on the Taum Sauk Section of the Ozark Trail. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic walk-in campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • picnicking

    Relax, take in the view and enjoy lunch under the trees in the park's picnic area, located at the Taum Sauk Mountain overlook. Drinking water and a vault restroom are available.

Park information

Climb to the top of Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and be on top of Missouri – literally. The park’s 7,500 acres include the highest point in the state. Located in the St. Francois Mountains, the park's hickory forests and rocky glades provide a beautiful, solitary experience for hikers. A series of trails, including a portion of the Ozark Trail, wind through the park’s picturesque setting and provide awesome views of the surrounding countryside. The park also has a 12-site basic campground, a special use area for non-profit youth organizations, and a picnic area.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds:

Sunrise to sunset, year-round