Hawn State Park
- Status
- Status not postedSun–Thu 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions10-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 883-3603
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Hawn State Park is a 5,013-acre park in Ste. Genevieve County, about 10 miles east of Farmington.
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Sun–Thu | 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Fri, Sat | 6:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Thu–Mon | noon – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Mon, Tue | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| 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, Year-round: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday Entrance gates open and close at these times.
Park Office - Hawn State Park, April through October (on-season): Noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday November through March (off-season): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Friday
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: Mar 1-Nov 30 | — | Basic, Electric*, Walk-inShowers | — |
| Campground Season: Year-round Reservations: Year-round | — | — | |
| Campground Season: Year-round Reservations: Year-round | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Hawn State Park offers basic, electric and backpack campsites. The park also has a special-use camping area.
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 31Mar 1-Nov 30Basic, Electric*, Walk-in
Spanish Land Grant Trail Backcountry Camping Map
Year-roundN/AYear-roundBackpack, Backpack Group
Camping Amenities (Click here for a guide to the symbols.)
Whispering Pine Trail Backcountry Camping Map
Year-roundN/AYear-roundBackpack
Click here for more information on backcountry camping.
For a $5 fee, non-campers may use a vacant electric campsite for the purpose of charging their electric vehicle for a period not to exceed one hour.
- During the off-season, potable water is available behind campsites 41 and 100 and near the fee booth.
- Five walk-in campsites are available for reservation. These sites are suitable only for tent camping.
Park Gate Information
Park gates close at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Campers need to be sure to arrive prior to gate closure time.
Other Types of Camping Areas Available in the Park:
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
HikingCampingPicnickingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-overlook |
| Pickle Creek Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-pickle-creek |
| Spanish Land Grant Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-spanish-land-grant |
| Whispering Pine Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-whispering-pine |
| White Oaks Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-white-oaks |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hawn State Park Trails
Overlook Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Pickle Creek Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Spanish Land Grant Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Whispering Pine Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
White Oaks Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
Birding
Visitors of all abilities can enjoy birding along Overlook Trail. This trail has manageable surfaces, trail information and signage, rest areas, and many other ADA considerations.
To find additional locations that are accessible, visit Birdability to view their accessible birding trails maps.
White Oak Trail Trailhead
The first amenity past the park entrance sign is the White Oak Trail trailhead. While the trail itself isn’t accessible, an accessible vault toilet is here for your convenience. Parking is packed gravel with a 3% cross-slope.
Park Office Area
Four parking spaces in front of the park office are mostly level and paved. A pathway leads to a kiosk, where you can obtain information when the office is closed. The path to the office has a 6.6% slope.
Read more from the park
A paved pathway near the exit leads to an observation deck in the midst of the pine trees. A handicap parking space is adjacent to the path for easy access.
Picnic Area
Tucked in among large pine trees, the picnic area provides an accessible shelter, picnic site and vault toilet. A paved pathway that includes a water fountain and information board ties the amenities together. The shelter accommodates approximately 100 people and has a group grill. The picnic site provides a pedestal grill. The playground has a wood playground mulch base; however, a paved path leads to a seating area and a second picnic site adjacent to it.
Campground
- This shady campground offers one electric and two basic accessible sites, which provide an extended-end table, fire ring and lantern post. All areas of the campground have accessible water hydrants and vault toilets.
- The playground has a wood playground mulch base; however, a paved path and seating area allow for observation.
- The showerhouse has one handicap parking space with a paved path leading to the entrance. Individual shower rooms are designed to be accessible to all visitors. The spacious restrooms have accessible lavatories with lowered mirrors, side-transfer toilets and electric hand dryers.
- The accessible laundry area is a nice, open room with a set of top-operated machines, a utility sink and a small folding area.
- The barrier-free dump station is on the main road above the campground and across from the park office. Potable water is not available at this location.
Special-Use Area
This area can be accessed by car but is not modified.
Amphitheater
This is located up a steep slope and is not modified.
Hawn State Park
12096 Park Drive
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
573-883-3603
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last Updated: April 2021
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 12096 Park Drive
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670-8121 - Nearest town
- Farmington — about 10 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.8209, -90.2427
- Phone
- (573) 883-3603
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