Picnic Area

at Elephant Rocks State Park

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Enjoy a picnic lunch among the giant red boulders. Picnic sites are scattered throughout the park, creating an inviting place to have lunch under a shady tree and not far from an "elephant."

Playground

A playground is nearby.

Park Hours

Park Hours

Weather

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Coordinates

37.652750, -90.688806

Park Hours

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

Park Grounds:

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April 16 through Aug. 31
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Fall Hours (Shoulder Season)
    Sept. 1 through Sept. 30
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Oct. 1 through Oct. 31
    8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Winter (Off-Season)
    Nov. 1 through Feb. 28
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Spring (Shoulder Season)
    March 1 through March 15
    8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    March 16 (daylight saving time) through April 15
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m.