Echo Bluff State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions10-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 751-5211
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Shannon County, about 24 miles south of Salem, Echo Bluff State Park covers about 453 acres.
The park supports mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate — Main Park Gate | Daily | sunrise – 10 p.m. | — |
| Day use | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Campground — Quiet | Daily | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Park | 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. | ||
Official wording
Main Park Gate: Sunrise to 10 p.m.
Blufftop Pavilion Day-Use Area: Sunrise to Sunset (except during events)
Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Late arrivals for lodging and camping should remain quiet during check-in after 10 p.m.
Park Office - Echo Bluff: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 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).
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.
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 type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Season: Year-round Reservations: Year-round | — | Walk-in, Electric/Water*, Sewer/Electric/Water*Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Timbuktu Campground at Echo Bluff State Park offers walk-in basic, electric/water and sewer/electric/water campsites.
A printable campground map is available for your reference by clicking the "Campground Map" link.
Campground Information
Available DatesShowers**/Water AvailableReservationsTypes of Sites
Campground Map
Year-roundApr 1-Oct 31Year-roundWalk-in, Electric/Water*, Sewer/Electric/Water*
- The campground is fully reservable.
- ** The showerhouse with restrooms remains open year-round. During the off-season (November through March), potable water is available at both frost-free water spigots in the campground; however water is not available at the individual campsites during this time.
- Firewood is available for purchase in the campground.
- Twelve walk-in campsites are available for reservation. These sites are suitable only for tent camping. There are utility carts available to transport equipment into the sites.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins: 13 units
- Motel rooms: 20 units
Betty Lea Lodge
Echo Bluff State Park's centerpiece is the Betty Lea Lodge, with its towering windows that give visitors a view of Echo Bluff and Sinking Creek. The lodge’s guest rooms feature king-size beds, fireplaces and modern amenities.
In addition to the comfortable guest rooms, the lodge features casual indoor and outdoor dining, a store, flexible meeting spaces, a business center, and areas for weddings and special events. Wi-Fi is included.
Cabins
This park's lodging options also include one four-bedroom cabin and four two-bedroom cabins, as well as four stacked duplexes with three bedrooms on the first floor and three bedrooms in the second floor/loft. These modern cabins offer queen-size beds, fully equipped kitchens, seasonal fireplaces and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Read more from the park
Dogs are allowed in a limited number of cabins for an additional fee. See the official website and our Cabins for Canines page for more information.
Reservations
To make lodging reservations or to reserve a space for a meeting or special event, call 573-751-5211 or visit EchoBluffStatePark.com.
Photos of Echo Bluff's Lodging
For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Things to do
CampingHikingBikingMountain bikingSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail, Upper Current Section | — | — | — |
| Painter Ridge Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Ozark Trail, Upper Current SectionPainter Ridge Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Restaurant or food service
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
Lodge, Cabins, Campground, Dining, Picnic Areas, Playground
All facilities were designed and constructed to conform with the ADA. Certain campsites, cabins and lodge rooms are designated as meeting the minimum level of accessibility standards as determined by the ADA.
Trails
Trails may not conform, but the trailheads do. There, guests will find “You May Encounter” signs that detail trail conditions.
Old Camp Zoe Lodge
The old Camp Zoe lodge is not open. No changes have been made to it – for accessibility or other structural improvements.
Cemetery
The cemetery is in its original condition. No changes have been made to improve or impede accessibility. Available parking is convenient.
Echo Bluff State Park
35244 Echo Bluff Drive
Eminence, MO 65466
573-751-5211
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last Updated: May 2017
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 35244 Echo Bluff Drive
Eminence, MO 65466 - Nearest town
- Salem — about 24 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.3102, -91.4060
- Phone
- (573) 751-5211
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Daily sunrise – 10 p.m.
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