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.

Boating - Mark Twain State Park

at Mark Twain State Park

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a boat pulling a skier on the lake

Gain access to the lake at two four-lane, concrete boat ramps located in the park. One is located off of Route U one-half mile west of the junction of Highway 107 and Route U. This ramp does not have a lighted parking lot. The second ramp is located off of Highway 107 about 2 miles north of the same junction. This ramp has a lighted parking lot. Both offer access to Mark Twain Lake and there is no charge for using these ramps.

A single-lane boat ramp is located in the campground for use by registered campers. It does not have a lighted parking area.

There are no horsepower or length limits for boats on Mark Twain Lake.