Grand Gulf State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 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) 264-7600
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Grand Gulf State Park is a 314-acre park in Oregon County, about 18 miles southeast of West Plains.
Visitors come for ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking.
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 | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| 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
Park Grounds: 8 a.m. to dusk, daily Park gates open and close at these times.
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)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingPicnickingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpretive Loop Trail | — | — | — |
| Natural Bridge Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Interpretive Loop TrailNatural Bridge Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
✓ 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
Tucked in the hills of the Ozarks near the Arkansas line, Grand Gulf State Park beckons to be explored. A picnic area atop the gulf provides a place to rest with one site accessible, having a paved pathway and an extended-end table. An accessible parking spot of packed pea gravel and asphalt is offered.
Nearby, a pathway from the information kiosk leads to an overlook. The path is of packed pea gravel and has a maximum slope of 13%. An accessible vault toilet is located a short way up the hill. No parking space is available; however, those needing to do so may park at the pathway to gain access.
There is no water provided at this time.
Grand Gulf State Park
c/o Montauk State Park
345 County Road 6670
Salem, MO 65560-9025
573-548-2201
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Highway W
Thayer, MO 65791 - Nearest town
- West Plains — about 18 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.5459, -91.6480
- Phone
- (417) 264-7600
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