Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Starting Nov. 5, 2026
Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site will be closed from 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, until 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed on the property. All camping and lodging within the park will be unavailable from Nov. 5, 2026, through Nov. 8, 2026.
For more information, please call the park office at 573-248-9980. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Area Attractions and Links of Interest - Mark Twain
Area Attractions and Events (visitmo.com)
An Angler's Guide to Mark Twain Lake, Missouri Conservationist, Missouri Department of Conservation
Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mark Twain Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers