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Special-Use Area

at Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Vault Toilet Symbolpicnicking symbol

The special-use camping area is designated for group camping, with nonprofit organizations and youth groups having priority. It is divided into three separate camping areas, each with a fire ring, a covered cook table, and three to four picnic tables. Camping area A1 is designated for campers with disabilities. The area has a gravel parking area and a vault toilet. No water is available in these camping areas; however, water is available at other locations in the park. There is no electricity available in the camping area, and there is a pit toilet centrally located in the camping area.

The fee for use of the area is $2 per person, per night. To reserve an area for your group, call 573-346-2986.

Note: Park only in the parking area. North of the camping area is private property – please do not cross the fence and trespass on our neighbor.

bench around group fire ring shaded area with picnic tables

 

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Coordinates

37.963303, -92.769672

Park Hours

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

On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Jan. 2, 2023; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Presidents Day. 

Park Grounds

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • April through October
    7 a.m. to sunset daily

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • November through March
    8 a.m. to sunset daily

The outdoor interpretive area, restrooms and brochures are available during these times. The park gates are closed at sunset. 

Park Office/Visitor Center hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • April through October
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
    On occasion, the park office may be temporarily closed while park staff assist large groups or conduct outdoor interpretive programs.

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • November through March
    The office is not regularly staffed. Park staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.