The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced nine Missouri state parks will temporarily be closed throughout the month of December.
To safely and effectively manage the deer population in some state parks, managed deer hunts are held in a coordinated effort between the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ division of State Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation.

The following parks may be temporarily closed on the specified dates:
Bennett Springs State Park is scheduled to be closed Tuesday, December 8 and Wednesday, December 9. On Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13; Mark Twain State Park, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Knob Noster State Park, Pomme de Terre (Hermitage Only), St. Joe State Park, and Truman State Park will all be closed.

Before heading to a Missouri state park, check the Park and Site Status Map at mostateparks.com for any temporary closures that may impact your visit.

The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others amid ongoing public health concerns. Come prepared with hand sanitizer and bottled water, avoid large and congested crowds, and please stay home if sick. Face coverings are encouraged.