Active Advisories
The frost-free water spigot in the campground will be turned off during the month of November. This shut-off is necessary to allow work on the new water system being installed.
The campground will remain open, however, campers will need to plan accordingly and bring along any needed water for their stay.
The campground will be closed May 8 and 9 to to allow for replacement of culverts in the park entrance road.
A burn ban is in place until further notice. No open fires are allowed during this time, including tiki torches.
Scheduled group tours have occupied all available tour slots the afternoon of Fri., May 4, 2018 and walk-in tours will not be available. Visitors planning to visit that afternoon for a tour should plan accordingly.
The following areas are temporarily closed due to area flooding:
— Meramec Day-Use Area
— boat ramp
The swimming beach at Finger Lakes State park is closed for the 2018 season to allow for dam renovations.
Rough areas, minor debris and downed trees can occur at any time on any section of the trail due to weather variations. Staff and equipment could be encountered on the trail as clean up or repairs are completed. All users should be alert to these possible conditions when on the trail and should never go around fenced off closures.
Area flooding also can affect the trail. For information about Missouri River levels and how they may impact the Katy Trail, visit the Potential Flood Locations page.
The boat launch at Pa He Tsi is temporarily closed due to low lake levels.
Visitors to the historic site should be cautious of construction work until further notice. While the bridge will always be viewable from the site's parking lot and informational kiosk, there may be times when the bridge will be inaccessible. Visitors should use caution and follow directions of signage and construction staff on site.
Visitors should be cautious of construction and landscaping work as work continues around the showerhouse facilities in Campground 1.
Due to the Capitol Construction Project beginning Friday, March 2, 2018, visitors to the Missouri State Museum should be aware of the following changes to building access:
The south gate to the park is temporarily closed due culvert repair. Visitors may use the north entrance to access the park.
Portions of White River Valley Trail will be closed during the dates below to allow for hunting seasons on Corps of Engineers property.
April 7, 2018 & April 8, 2018
April 16, 2018 through May 6, 2018
October 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018
November 10, 2018 through December 2, 2018
December 22, 2018 through January 1, 2019
Closed sections: Trailhead 2; Trailhead 3; on the Blue Loop at White Connector 3; Trophy Run Road
The ORV riding area will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The Leadbelt National Enduro will be held during that time.
Due to a special event, the Petroglyph site will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 11, 2018 through 10 a.m., Aug. 12, 2018.