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Clearfork Shelter

at Knob Noster State Park

To reserve this shelter, or to check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 660-563-2463.

*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.

Picnic shelter and tables, with sidewalk leading to shelter

Shelter Amenities
  • 12-14 picnic tables
  • Grill(s)
  • Water
  • Flush toilets and vault toilets nearby
  • Length x width: 46' by 37'
  • Maximum occupancy: 100
  • Distance to Clearfork Lake: 400 feet
  • Distance to playground: 50 feet
  • Length x width: 46' x 37'

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

Picnic shelter, tables and water fountain

Park Hours

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Coordinates

38.750686, -93.598398

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

Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round

Park Office hours

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round

Picnic Area - Clearfork hours

7:30 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round

Visitor Center hours

April 15-October (on-season)

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily

November-April 14 (off-season)

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Pack-in Campsites hours

April 15-October (on-season)

  • Open and reservable through the park office

November-April 14 (off-season)

  • Closed