Taum Sauk Mountain 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
- Yes
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 546-2450
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Iron County, about 8 miles west of Ironton, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park covers about 9,667 acres.
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with 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 | — |
Official wording
Park Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, year-round
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 | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park offers basic, walk-in campsites and two special-use camping areas. The campsites allow for tent camping only. Pop-up or other trailers are not allowed.
A printable campground map is available for your reference by clicking the "Campground Map" link.
2026 Camping Rates | 2027 Camping Rates
Campground Information
Available DatesWater AvailableTypes of Sites
Campground Map
Year-roundApr 1 - Oct 31Walk-in
- Campsites are available only on a walk-up registration basis and cannot be reserved.
- There is no showerhouse or dump station. Water and a vault toilet are available in the camping area. Water is available only during the on-season (April 1-Oct. 31).
- Twelve walk-in campsites are available for walk-in users. These sites are suitable only for tent camping.
Other Types of Camping Areas Available in the Park:
Special-use camping areas
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingCampingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail | — | — | — |
| Mina Sauk Falls Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Ozark TrailMina Sauk Falls Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
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 Mina Sauk Falls Trail. This trail has information and signage, rest areas, mostly manageable surfaces, and many other ADA considerations.
To find additional locations that are accessible, visit Birdability to view their accessible birding trails maps.
Picnic Area
Guests can drive up the mountain to the official highest point in Missouri. As you enter this park, you'll notice a scenic picnic area. Here, two concrete handicap parking spaces are offered with an adjacent concrete pathway. The path turns to packed fine gravel leading to a picnic site containing an extended-end table, pedestal grill and two benches. Nearby, an accessible vault toilet and water fountain are available, also with a handicap parking spot.
Read more from the park
Camping Area
Just beyond the vault toilet is the camping area. All sites are primitive with a packed fine-gravel parking space, path to the site and cleared area. Some sites contain an extended-end table. All sites contain a fire ring, a lantern post and a tent area defined by a base of very fine gravel.
Glade Overlook
Across from the picnic area is the overlook. A handicap parking spot is available. A shallow wheelchair-accessible ramp provides easy access to a panoramic view over the area’s hills, valleys and a rocky glade. Exhibits highlight some of the special plants and animals that inhabit these mountains. Another exhibit names some of the mountaintops and describes a bit of the area’s history.
High Point Trailhead
Following the road past the picnic grounds brings you to the trailhead. Here, you will find paved handicap parking with an adjacent paved pathway leading to an information plaza and on into the woods. Just inside the trees is an accessible vault toilet. Following the picturesque trail through the woods brings you to the summit. This paved trail is approximately 1,030 feet long with resting places spaced along the way and no excessive slopes. The nearest water is in the picnic area.
No telephone is available at this site.
For more information, contact:
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
c/o Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
148 Taum Sauk Trail
Middle Brook, MO 63656-9601
573-546-2450
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
- Highway CC
Ironton, MO 63650 - Nearest town
- Ironton — about 8 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.5583, -90.7648
- Phone
- (573) 546-2450
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