Big Sugar Creek State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(417) 847-2539
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In McDonald County, about 12 miles north of Bella Vista, Big Sugar Creek State Park covers about 2,079 acres.
Things to do include ranger programs and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Park Grounds: Sunrise to Sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Chinquapin Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
For quick reference, a map and trail information for each trail is available to download below.
Big Sugar Creek State Park Trails
Ozark Chinquapin Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
For more information about trails in Missouri State Parks, click the detail trail information button.
Accessibility
There is one handicap parking spot at the trailhead. However, the trail is not considered accessible.
For more information, contact:
Big Sugar Creek State Park
c/o Roaring River State Park
12716 Farm Road 2239
Cassville, MO 65625
417-847-2539
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: March 2017
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 6727 Big Sugar Creek Road
Pineville, MO 64856 - Nearest town
- Bella Vista — about 12 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.6309, -94.2985
- Phone
- (417) 847-2539
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology