Cuivre River State Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

Cuivre River State Park will be closed from 3 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026, until 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 2, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt at the park. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed in the park. Camping will be unavailable from Oct. 30, 2026, through Nov. 1, 2026. This includes backcountry camping and special-use camping.

For more information, please call the park office at 636-528-7247. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Lake Shelter - Cuivre River

at Cuivre River State Park

To reserve this shelter, or to check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 636-528-7247.

*Shelters can be reserved online from 30 days to 12 months in advance of the day of use. Reservations for arrival dates less than 30 days out can be made only by contacting the park.

picnic tables under shelter

Shelter Amenities

  • 25 picnic tables
  • Grill(s)
  • Electricity
  • Flush toilets
  • Water
  • Length x width: 96.3' x 29.6
  • Maximum occupancy: 120
  • Distance to beach: 2.2 miles

For more information about the park's picnic areas, click here.

Coordinates
39.018022, -90.919346