Park Hours
For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to one-half hour after sunset (Anglers are exempt at boat ramps.)
Boat Launch at Grand Glaize Beach Area hours
Open year-round
Boat Launch Pa He Tsi hours
March 1 through Oct. 31*
*When lake levels drop below 658.5 this launch will be temporarily closed; please check park advisories before your visit.
Ozark Caverns hours
2022 Traditional Tours Schedule
May 15-31
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
June 1 - Aug. 15
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily
Aug. 16-31
12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Sept. 1-15
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sept. 16 - May 14
closed to traditional tours
NOTE:
-- To help protect our bats from White Nose Syndrome, accessories (purses, backpacks, strollers, etc.) are not allowed in the cave.
-- School group tours are available by prior appointment from April 15 through Oct. 15.
Park Office hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Grand Glaize Beach hours
Season: May 27-Sept. 5
Sunrise to sunset
Swim Beach - Public Beach #1 hours
Season: May 27-Sept. 5
Sunrise to sunset
Ozark Caverns Visitor Center hours
May 15-31
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday;
June 1 - Aug. 15
Aug. 16-31
- 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Sept. 1-15
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Sept. 16 - May 14