State Park

Cuivre River State Park

Lincoln County, MissouriAbout 6,364 acresEstablished 1946

Notice: Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Oct. 30-Nov. 1 - Cuivre River State Park — details

Status
Temporarily closedDaily 6 a.m. – sunset
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed, with restrictions10-ft leash
Camping
Yes
Official site
mostateparks.com(636) 528-7247

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

Current alerts 1

Closure Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Oct. 30-Nov. 1 - Cuivre River State ParkCuivre River State Park will be closed from 3 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026, until 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 2, 2026, due to ...

Posted by the park 2026-10-31T12:00:00Z. Official alert

Overview

In Lincoln County, about 5 miles north of Troy, Cuivre River State Park covers about 6,364 acres.

The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and equestrian camping.

Hours

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

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Day useDaily6 a.m. – sunset—
Visitor center — Summer Hours (On-Season)Mon–Fri8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Summer hours
Sat10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Summer hours
SunClosed—
Mon–Fri8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Summer hours
Sat10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Summer hours
Sun11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Summer hours
Mon–Fri8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Summer hours
Sat10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Summer hours
SunClosed—
Visitor center — Winter Hours (Off-Season)Mon–Fri8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Winter hours
Sat–SunClosed—
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

Day-use Areas: 6 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round

Summer Hours (On-Season): April 15 through Memorial Day weekend 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Closed Sundays Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday Sunday following Labor Day through Oct. 31 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Closed Sundays

Winter Hours (Off-Season): Nov. 1 through April 14 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday Closed Saturday and Sunday

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).

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.

Pets

Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 10 feet

Not allowed in or on: any building that is not part of the cabins for canines program.

We recommend no more than two dogs per campsite. Pets must be supervised and kept on leashes no longer than 10 feet at all times. Pet waste bags are available in most locations. Other than service animals, pets are not allowed inside any building that is not part of the Cabins for Canines program, or in public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Campground 1
Season: Year-round
Reservations: Apr 15-Oct 31
—Basic, Electric, Sewer/Electric/Water*, Family, Walk-in, Platform Tent**Showers—
Equestrian Campground
Season: Year-round
Reservations: Apr 15-Oct 31
—Basic, Electric, Electric/Water—
Camping details from the park

Cuivre River State Park offers reservable basic, electric and sewer/electric/water campsites, an equestrian campground, three organized group camps and a special-use camping area. Try one of the park's family campsites for a little extra space or a platform tent site for a unique camping experience.

Printable campground maps are available for your reference by clicking the "Map" links.

Individual Campground Information

CampgroundAvailable DatesShowers/Water AvailableReservationsTypes of Sites

Campground 1 (Map)

Year-roundApr 15-Oct 31Apr 15-Oct 31Basic, Electric, Sewer/Electric/Water*, Family, Walk-in, Platform Tent**

Equestrian Campground (Map)

Year-roundApr 15-Oct 31Apr 15-Oct 31Basic, Electric, Electric/Water

**During the off-season (Nov. 1 to April 14), the tents are removed from the platform tent sites. The sites may still be reserved, but users will need to bring their own tent.

  • During the on-season, firewood and ice can be purchased daily during check station hours.
  • During the off-season (Nov. 1 through April 14), firewood can be purchased through the campground host or at the park office. Ice is not available for purchase during the off-season.
  • Occupants of the Equestrian Campground must camp with a horse.
  • During the off-season, potable water is available from the frost-free spigot at Campsite 69.
  • Eight walk-in campsites are available for reservation. These are suitable only for tent camping.

Campground Gate Information

The campground gate closes at 10 p.m. in the on-season and at 8 p.m. during the off-season. Campers need to be sure to arrive prior to gate closure time.

Other Types of Camping Areas Available in the Park:

Organized group camps

Special-use camping area

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

HikingCampingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingFishingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingBikingMountain bikingBoatingPicnicking

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Big Sugar Creek Trail———
Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail———
Blazing Star Trail———
Cuivre River Trail———
Frenchmans Bluff Trail———
Hamilton Hollow Trail———
Lakeside Trail———
Lone Spring Trail———
Mossy Hill Trail———
Old Schoolhouse Trail———
Prairie Trail———
Turkey Hollow Trail———
Trail descriptions from the park

Cuivre River State Park Trails

Big Sugar Creek Trail

  • Trail Map
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Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail

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Blazing Star Trail

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Cuivre River Trail

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Frenchmans Bluff Trail

  • Trail Map
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Hamilton Hollow Trail

  • Trail Map
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Lakeside Trail

  • Trail Map
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Lone Spring Trail

  • Trail Map
  • Trail Information

Mossy Hill Trail

  • Trail Map
  • Trail Information

Old Schoolhouse Trail

  • Trail Map
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Prairie Trail

  • Trail Map
  • Trail Information

Turkey Hollow Trail

  • Trail Map
  • Trail Information

Fishing

Commonly caught fish: bass, catfish, bluegill

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Restrooms: not available (stated by the park)
  • Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)

Water

  • Swimming beach

Camping

  • Tent camping
  • Sewer hookups
  • Equestrian camping

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

Visitor Center

Stop at the visitor center to see exhibits of fossils and natural features found in this area. The museum also showcases the history of the park and hands-on interpretive panels offer an interesting educational experience. Also inside, you'll find an information desk with friendly staff, a drinking fountain and accessible restrooms. Two handicap parking spaces are provided on a mostly level lot, near a ramp leading to the shady porch entrance.

Stone Shelter Area

This beautiful historic shelter sits among oak and hickory trees and has extended-end tables to accommodate 50 people. The floor is concrete, which connects to a series of paved pathways leading to an accessible restroom and the mostly level parking lot. Four individual picnic sites are accessible in this area.

Read more from the park

The playground is not accessible.

Lakeside Shelter

This newer shelter has seating for 120 people and provides two group grills and extended-end tables. A pathway leads to an accessible water fountain and toilet and two paved parking spaces.

Hilltop Shelter

This shelter can accommodate up to 50 people. A paved pathway leads from the parking lot to the shelter. The vault toilet in this area is not considered accessible.

Boat Launch

The boat launch has level parking with a two-lane concrete launch at an average slope of 12.6%. An accessible fishing dock is also available, which includes a lower adjacent parking lot with three handicap spaces provided. An accessible portable toilet can be found in the upper parking lot of the boat launch area.

Beach Area

The beach is of fine sand and offers parking at the change house. Two large changing rooms and two side-transfer vault toilets are provided for your convenience. No water or showers are provided. A paved pathway offers a semi-shady place to sit and that goes down near the water of the lake. No shade is available on the beach.

Campground

At the entrance to the campground you'll find parking for the amphitheater, which has not been modified for accessibility. The campground is divided into two major loops. The south loop has electric and basic sites where you'll find one electric and two basic sites to be accessible. The north loop is sewer/electric/water sites and offers two accessible sites near an accessible toilet. All accessible sites provide a fire ring, lantern post and extended-end tables and have barrier-free water hydrants located nearby.

The showerhouse has a lavatory with lever handles, a side-transfer toilet and a roll-in shower for each gender.

The dump station is mostly barrier-free; but at this time has round faucet handles.

Special-Use Area

This area has not been modified for accessibility. Sites are basic with a gravel parking spot, fire ring, lantern post, picnic table and some with a covered preparation table. Sites are located above or below road level. The vault toilet is not accessible.

Equestrian Campground

This attractive camping area, for equestrian use only, has shady sites including one accessible site containing an extended-end table, a fire ring, a lantern post and electric. Nearby are a barrier-free water hydrant and an accessible vault toilet.

Group Camps

Camp Cuivre

  • The oldest of the three in this park, Camp Cuivre has not been modified for accessibility. The main parking lot is paved with half of it being level. The buildings have either gravel or paved pathways and all entrances have steps.
  • The dining hall is spacious inside, and has tables that accommodate wheelchairs.
  • The barracks have bunk beds and bathrooms with roll-in showers. There are no grab-bars and the lavatories have round handles. The barracks are on a high foundation and the pathway includes a short ramp in excess of a 10% slope.
  • This camp accommodates 150 people.

Camp Sherwood Forest

  • The second oldest of the group camps, Camp Sherwood Forest has gravel paths, narrow doors and steps into the entrances. The beautiful rock architecture found in these buildings is indicative of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Arrangements can be made at the park office to allow vehicular access to a cabin for people with disabilities. This camp is divided into four small "villages" connected through the woods by gravel road and pathways.
  • Each showerhouse has an accessible shower, a front-transfer toilet and lavatories with lever-handled faucets. Only the restrooms in the showerhouses are accessible.
  • The dining hall entrance may be a barrier for some users as there are steps and the porch allows less than 5 feet of clearance in front of the door. The interior is roomy with tables that should accommodate most users.
  • The recreation hall has a 3-inch step into the building.
  • This camp accommodates 190 people.

Camp Derricotte

  • The rustic Camp Derricotte is situated on a wooded ridgetop with a level, paved parking lot. The first building off the lot is the Administration Building, which has a ramp to the porch. Entry into the building is possible for all users. This building has no restroom.
  • The staff quarters and Director's Lodge are down excessive slopes and have narrow doorways and steps.
  • The dining hall is easily accessible by paved pathway from the parking lot. Portable ramps are available for the entrance door. Inside the spacious dining room are tables that can accommodate everyone. Outside, a breezy, peaceful sitting area under beautiful oak trees provides a place to relax.
  • Paths to the barracks range from slopes of 8% to nearly level with the entrances of five barracks being ground level. The interiors are spacious with bunk beds and shower rooms providing front-transfer toilets, wing-handled faucets and large showers. The one barrier is a 2-inch curb at the shower entrances.
  • This camp accommodates 180 people.

Cuivre River State Park

678 State Route 147

Troy, MO 63379

636-528-7247

1-800-334-6946

1-800-379-2419 TDD

Last updated: April 2023

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
678 State Route 147
Troy, MO 63379-5350
Nearest town
Troy — about 5 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
39.0367, -90.9336
Phone
(636) 528-7247

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