Temporary Closings and Notices (as of 11/6/09 11:12 a.m.)

This information is updated Monday through Friday. Because conditions can change rapidly, you may wish to call ahead to the park or historic site prior to making a visit in the near future.

Temporary Beach Closures

NOTICE: Water within the designated swimming beaches in state parks and historic sites is tested for bacteria levels on a regular basis from the Monday preceding Memorial Day to the Monday after Labor Day. In 2009, the last day for testing the water was Sept. 14. Testing will resume on the Monday preceding Memorial Day in 2010.

Temporary Weather Closures

State Park/State Historic Site	Closed Area(s)
Sam A. Baker State Park	--most of Campground 2
Castlewood State Park	--lower portion of the park, including the river access and portions of Stinging Nettle, Al Foster and River Scene trails
Graham Cave State Park	--boat ramp
Grand Gulf State Park	--stairs to access bottom of the gulf
Hawn State Park	--first mile of Whispering Pines Trail (The remaining nine miles of the trail can be accessed from Pickle Creek Trail.)
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park	--north and south day-use areas
Jones-Confluence Point State Park	--entire park
Lake Wappapello State Park	--Allison Point day-use area (including boat launch and Shelter 2);old marina boat launch; all trails
Lewis and Clark State Park	--water at non-frost-free spigots turned off due to freezing temperatures
Onondaga Cave State Park	--campground
Pomme de Terre State Park	--Hermitage side: campground boat ramp and courtesy dock --Pittsburg side: courtesy dock (ramp itself is open)
St. Francois State Park	--campground
Trail of Tears State Park	--Mississippi River Campground; Wescoat Shelter

Temporary Project/Service/Repair Closures

State Park/State Historic Site	Affected Area(s)
Babler State Park	--Alta Shelter closed due to fire damage
Castlewood State Park	--Castlewood section of Chubb Trail due to a bridge outage
Lake of the Ozarks State Park	--restroom in Campground Section 3 (next to campsite 70) closed for renovation
Knob Noster State Park	--McAdoo Trail and equestrian campground closed for repairs
Trail of Tears State Park	--swimming beach from dam project; Sheppard Point Trail from flood damage

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