Long Branch State Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Nov. 7-10, 2026

Long Branch State Park will be closed from 10 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, until sunrise on Nov. 11, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt at the park. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed in the park. All camping areas within the park will be closed during these times. This includes the special-use camping area, the backcountry campsites and the boat-in campsites.

For more information, please call the park office at 660-773-5229. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Metal Detecting

For those seeking to discover a hidden treasure, metal detecting is allowed in certain areas in 11 state parks; however, registration is required. The activity is allowed only on specific sand beaches at these state parks

Registration is required and allows the user to operate a metal detector on the beaches at the listed parks. The permit is valid for the current calendar year. State parks and historic sites protect our natural and cultural history, and no object of historical or archaeological value or interest may be removed from a state park. If you find such an object while using a metal detector, please immediately notify park staff.

Metal detecting registration is free of charge and can be completed online.