State Park

Bryant Creek State Park

Douglas County, MissouriAbout 2,959 acresEstablished 2016
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) 683-2520

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Bryant Creek State Park is a 2,959-acre park in Douglas County, about 17 miles southeast of Ava.

The park supports hiking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Park2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Official wording

Park Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, year-round

2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Hiking

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Pike Hollow Trail——Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-pike-hollow
Pinewoods Trail——Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-pinewoods
Trail descriptions from the park

Pike Hollow TrailPinewoods Trail

  • Trail Map
  • Trail Information
  • Trail Map
  • Trail Information

Getting there

Address
1204 Private Drive 3422
Ava, MO 65208
Nearest town
Ava — about 17 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
36.8185, -92.4221
Phone
(417) 683-2520

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Nearby state parks

Bull Shoals-White River State Park
32.2 mi south (straight line) · Arkansas
Grand Gulf State Park
46.8 mi southeast (straight line)
Shepherd of the Hills State Park
48.9 mi west (straight line)
Table Rock State Park
51.5 mi west (straight line)
Mammoth Spring State Park
54 mi southeast (straight line) · Arkansas

Sources and freshness

“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

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