Long Branch State Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Nov. 7-10, 2026
Long Branch State Park will be closed from 10 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, until sunrise on Nov. 11, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt at the park. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed in the park. All camping areas within the park will be closed during these times. This includes the special-use camping area, the backcountry campsites and the boat-in campsites.
For more information, please call the park office at 660-773-5229. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Campground Closed for All of 2026 - Long Branch State Park
The campground at Long Branch State Park is closed for all of 2026 due to construction.
For more information, please call the park office at 660-773-5229. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Long Branch State Park
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Looking for a place to get a watersports fix? Long Branch State Park’s three boat ramps provide access to sprawling and picturesque Long Branch Lake. For more fun on the water, fishing is popular, and the marina store, swimming beach and day-use area next to the beach are a favorite for families. In addition, the park's modern campground is a perfect place for overnight stays. The park preserves some of the last savanna and prairie remnants in the Chariton River Hills. Trails through Chariton River Hills Natural Area provide a good way for hikers to see colorful prairie wildflowers and a variety of birds, including red-headed woodpeckers, brown thrashers and indigo buntings.
