Picnic Areas/Shelters

at Cuivre River State Park

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Whether your group is large or small, the park can accommodate your needs with four picnic areas and three picnic shelters.

Picnic Shelters

Stone Shelter, at the end of Highway 147, accommodates up to 50 guests. This shelter is perfect for family gatherings or special outings, and is equipped with picnic tables, an outdoor grill, electrical outlets, lights and restroom facilities (water and restrooms available during on-season). There is a $60 per day reservation fee. If the shelter is not reserved, it is available daily on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.

Lake Shelter, behind the gate at the intersection of Lincoln Hills Drive and Camp Cuivre Road, accommodates up to 120 guests. This accessible shelter is also ideal for large groups in a day-use capacity, and is equipped with picnic tables, two outdoor grills, electrical outlets, lights and restroom facilities (water and restrooms available during on-season). There is a $75 per day reservation fee. This shelter is available by reservation only.

Hilltop Shelter, on Lincoln Hills Drive between the boat ramp entrance and Mossy Hills Drive, will accommodate up to 50 guests. This shelter is the perfect fit for midsized groups and is equipped with picnic tables, an outdoor grill and a vault toilet in close proximity. This shelter does not feature running water, but does have a large parking lot and is located within multiple picnic sites that can be utilized for a larger group. The shelter is accessible to people with disabilities; however, the vault toilet in the area is not. There is a $40 per day reservation fee. If the shelter is not reserved, it is available daily on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.

Shelter Reservations

To reserve a shelter or check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact 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.

Camp Cuivre Dining Hall Rental

The dining hall located in Camp Cuivre is available for rental for special events from May 1 through Oct. 31. Special events can include wedding receptions, birthday parties, showers, family reunions, holiday events, etc. Located at Camp Cuivre Drive and Lincoln Hills Drive, it will accommodate up to 150 guests. There is a $250 per day reservation fee with a $250 damage deposit. See more information here. 

Playground

A playground is available by Stone Shelter.