Montauk State Park

Park Information

The park is closed until further notice due to significant flooding. Park crews are responding and assessing safety concerns and damage to the infrastructure. As floodwaters recede, crews will gain a better understanding of the extent of the damage and the scope of work necessary to reopen the park.

For the most up-to-date information, call the park office at 573-548-2201 or visit our Park and Site Status MapClick here to read the news release.

Montauk State Park preserves a shady green retreat that offers visitors plenty of opportunities for fun, whether it is fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking or just relaxing with friends and family.

The park is located at the headwaters of the famed Current River. The park’s springs combine with tiny Pigeon Creek to supply more than 40 million gallons of water to the river each day. The cool spring water is perfect for rainbow trout and this makes the park popular with anglers.

Picnic areas and two picnic shelters provide the perfect place for a quiet lunch or a family reunion. Three trails provide hikers and bicyclists with an easy way to explore the park. Tours of the gristmill, built in 1896, give visitors a taste of the past and help them learn about the history of the Ozark region. 

For visitors wanting to spend the night, the park offers a variety of choices, including a modern campground, rental cabins and motel rooms. The modern dining lodge will satisfy any appetite.

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.


On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 29, 2024; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Presidents Day. 

Park Grounds:

  • 24 hours a day
  • Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Late arrivals for lodging and camping should remain quiet during check-in after 10 p.m.

Park Office hours

March through October (On-Season)

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday

Closed Sunday

November through February (Off-Season)

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

Closed Saturday and Sunday