Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 449-7402
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a 2,132-acre park in Boone County, about 5 miles south of Columbia.
Popular activities here are mountain biking, horseback riding, biking, ranger programs, and fishing. Camping is available: campsites, including 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 | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Office | Mon–Fri | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — |
| Mon–Fri | 9 a.m. – 3 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
Park Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, year-round
Park Office - Rock Bridge Memorial: April 15 through Oct. 31 (on-season) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday Nov. 1 through April 14 (off-season) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday 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).
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.
Camping
The special-use camping area is designated for group camping, with nonprofit organizations and youth groups having priority. This area is not available to the general public. It is equipped with a large area to set up tents, two fire rings, a vault toilet, and several picnic tables. There is no water or electricity.
The fee for use of the area is $2 per person, per night. For more information or to reserve the area for your group, call 573-449-7402.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingMountain bikingHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsPicnickingCampingFishing
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-deer-run-trail |
| Devil's Icebox Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-devils-icebox-trail |
| Gans Creek Wild Area Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-gans-creek-wild-area-trail |
| Grassland Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-grassland-trail |
| High Ridge Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-high-ridge-trail |
| Karst Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-karst-trail |
| Sinkhole Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-sinkhole-trail |
| Spring Brook Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-spring-brook-trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Deer Run TrailDevil's Icebox TrailGans Creek Wild Area TrailGrassland TrailHigh Ridge TrailKarst TrailSinkhole TrailSpring Brook Trail
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Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent 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
Park Office
The park office is accessible and houses a small park store and park information. Handicap parking is provided. Heading south on Highway 163, the park office is the second right after you enter the park. Or, coming from the Devil’s Icebox parking lot, it is the first entrance on the left.
Billy Gilbert Memorial Shelter Area
A paved pathway connects the accessible shelter and a nearby shady picnic site to two handicap parking spaces. The pathway has a maximum slope of 5.8% for 20 feet just before reaching the shelter. The shelter accommodates up to 80 people and provides four grills and extended-end tables. The individual picnic site has a pedestal grill and an extended-end table and is adjacent to the area's water fountain. A flush restroom is conveniently nearby for all users.
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Historic Area
Just up the slope from the shelter is the old Hickam Cabin, which is representative of the architecture in the late 1820s to early 1830s in this area. One can park alongside the picnic area road in order to avoid slopes. Then, the cabin is about 100 feet away with a mowed grass surface.
Picnic Area
This attractive picnic area has an accessible flush toilet with paved parking that has a 3% slope as you pull in. A water hydrant is provided at this location.
The playground area provides two handicap parking spaces, which have a 3% slope. Two mostly shady picnic sites with extended-end tables and pedestal grills are connected to the playground, water fountain and parking by a paved pathway. The playground itself is not accessible at this time.
Natural Bridge Area
This popular area provides two handicap parking spaces adjacent to the accessible vault toilet and in front of the informational kiosk. A concrete pathway leads to the kiosk. A packed trail across three bridges connects with a boardwalk that leads you to the natural bridge for which the park is named.
Special-Use Area
This area is not considered accessible. All base is natural turf and is located on a slight slope. The vault toilet has not been modified. Two fire grills and picnic tables are provided.
Trails
The portion of Spring Brook Trail, to the right of the Devil’s Icebox kiosk up to the wooden foot bridge (about 300 meters), is accessible over natural turf. Devil’s Icebox Trail is partially accessible from the trailhead to the rock bridge.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 S. Highway 163
Columbia, MO 65203
573-449-7402
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: January 2017
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5901 S. Highway 163
Columbia, MO 65203-8195 - Nearest town
- Columbia — about 5 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.8732, -92.3176
- Phone
- (573) 449-7402
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