Special-Use Area

at Thousand Hills State Park

The special-use camping area is for use by non-profit organizations. It is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Organized youth groups (Scouts, 4-H, church, etc.) have priority.

Park Hours

Park Hours

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Coordinates

40.189234, -92.646697

Park Hours

Day-Use Areas:

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through October
    7 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    November through March
    7 a.m. to sunset, daily

The day-use area gates close at these times.

Park Office hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through October
    Usually available in park daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    November through March
    Usually available in park Monday through Friday

The office telephone is monitored for messages between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., daily, year-round.

Beach hours

Season: May 21 through Aug. 30
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily