Park Hours
Park Grounds
Sunrise - sunset, daily, year-round
Nature Center hours
COVID-19 Temporary Hours
As of Monday, March 8, 2021, the park office and visitor center foyer will reopen. Modified office hours and visitor center hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. While in the visitor center or office, staff, visitors and volunteers are required to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth, per the Johnson County public health order. Visitors who do not comply with the county’s order may be refused service. A maximum occupancy of three people will be allowed.
Regular Hours
April through October (on-season)
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., daily
November through March (off-season)
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Park Office hours
COVID-19 Temporary Hours
As of Monday, March 8, 2021, the park office and visitor center foyer will reopen. Modified office hours and visitor center hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. While in the visitor center or office, staff, visitors and volunteers are required to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth, per the Johnson County public health order. Visitors who do not comply with the county’s order may be refused service. A maximum occupancy of three people will be allowed.
Temporary Hours of Operation
10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday
Regular Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round
Picnic Area - Clearfork hours
7:30 a.m. - sunset, daily, year-round
Pack-in Campsites hours
April through October (on-season)
- Open and reservable through the park office
November through March (off-season)
Special-use camping areas are for use by non-profit organizations. These areas are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Organized youth groups (Scouts, 4-H, church, etc.) have priority. To ensure that a camping site is available for your group's use, call 660-563-2463 or visit the park office Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and then Wednesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The fee for use of the area is $2 per person, per night. Tax is added to the fee unless a tax-exempt certificate is provided. Only four vehicles are allowed per site.