Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Starting Nov. 5, 2026

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 more information, please call the park office at 573-248-9980. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Huck Hall Shelter (Enclosed) - Buzzard's Roost Area

at Mark Twain State Park

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To reserve this shelter, or to check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 573-248-9980.

*Shelters can be reserved online from 30 days to 12 months in advance of the day of use. Reservations for arrival dates less than 30 days out can be made only by contacting the park.

Sign for Huck Hall, with the enclosed shelter in the background, across a field

Shelter Amenities

  • 100 chairs
  • 14 tables
  • Air conditioning/heating
  • Distance to beach: 3.7 miles
  • Distance to playground: 250 yards
  • Electricity
  • One grill
  • Kitchen with refrigerator, electric range and sink
  • Length x width: 55' x 26'
  • Maximum occupancy: 100
  • Restroom
  • Water

For more information about the park's picnic areas, click here.

exterior of the enclosed shelter
interior of the enclosed shelter
Coordinates
39.47, -91.794722