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CCC Shelter 1

at Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park

To reserve this shelter, or to check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 660-886-7537.

*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.

Shelter Amenities
  • 10 picnic tables
  • Electricity
  • Grill(s)
  • Two stone fireplaces
  • Length x width: 68' x 22'
  • Maximum occupancy: 96
  • Distance to restroom: 188 feet
  • Distance to water fountain: 100 feet
  • Distance to playground: 150 feet

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

shelter under lofty trees

Park Hours

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Coordinates

39.265000, -93.268333

Park Hours

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

Park Grounds

  • 8 a.m. to sunset, daily
Lake Woolridge Road
  • November through March
    The road to Lake Wooldridge is closed.

Park Office hours

Please note that there will be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored for messages during office hours.

April through September (on-season)

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday and Thursday through Saturday

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

October through March (off-season)

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday and Thursday through Saturday

Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center hours

​April through September (on-season)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

October through March (off-season)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday

Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday

Closed Monday through Friday (except holiday Mondays)