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Nature Center

at Roaring River State Park

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View interpretive displays of the park’s natural history, including animal and nature exhibits, inside Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center. The nature center sells a variety of books, guides and Roaring River souvenirs, and also has a few live animals on display.

Visit the Interpretive Programs page for information on available programs and field trips. Registration for several programs is offered online.

Hours

Friday through Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday: closed
Thursday: school groups; trails; projects

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Coordinates

36.579750, -93.830933

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 10 p.m.

Nov. 1 through Feb. 24
Sunrise to sunset

Nature Center hours

Friday through Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday: closed
Thursday: school groups; trails; projects

Park Office hours

Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Camp Fee Office:

Feb. 25 through Oct. 31 (on-season)
8 a.m. to noon and 4-7 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday
8 a.m. to noon and 2-8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday

Nov. 1 through Feb. 24 (off-season)
Closed