Park and Site Temporarily Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Starting Nov. 5 - Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site

Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site will be closed from 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, until 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed on the property. All camping and lodging within the park will be unavailable from Nov. 5, 2026, through Nov. 8, 2026.


For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, visit our Park and Site Status Map. 

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Activities affected

Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking and walking
Historic site tours
Interpretive programs
Lodging
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Swimming

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