Ha Ha Tonka State Park Missouri

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Park Hours

Summer Hours (On-Season) -- From April through October, the park grounds are open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset. The park gates are closed at sunset. The park office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visitor center area is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset. This is an outdoor interpretive area located at the park office. Restrooms and brochures are available at this location.

Winter Hours (Off-Season) -- From November through March, the park grounds are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. The park gates are closed at sunset. The park office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The visitor center area is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. This is an outdoor interpretive area located at the park office. Restrooms and brochures are available at this location.

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Niangua Arm, courtesy University of

Missouri-Rolla

Trails

Castle Trail - ¼ mile (one way) -- Overlooks near the castle provide views of Ha Ha Tonka Spring and the Lake of the Ozarks. Mild terrain.

Quarry Trail - 2 miles -- Starts by the castle and leads to open views of the lake and two old quarries. Moderate terrain.

Dell Rim Trail - ½ mile (one way) -- This wooden boardwalk begins near the water tower and descends a series of steps to an overlook above the Whispering Dell Sinkhole. The step portion of this trail is strenuous. The steps continue to the spring below.

Colosseum Trail - ½ mile -- Starts at the natural bridge parking lot. The trail winds under the natural bridge and through a large sinkhole (the Colosseum). Moderate terrain.

Spring Trail - 1 ½ miles -- Starts at the spring/lake parking lot. One-way distance to the spring is one-half mile, mostly paved. Wooden stairs lead above the spring bluff to the old post office. The step portion of this trail is strenuous.

Island Trail - ¾ mile -- Making a loop around the island and past the balanced rock, this trail starts at the millrace (on the Spring Trail). Rugged terrain.

Natural Bridge courtesy Missouri State Parks

Boulder Ridge Trail - 1 ½ miles -- Begins at the Spring Trail trail head. The trail passes through an area of large lichen-covered boulders along a ridge. Moderate terrain.

Park at the lot east of Hwy. D, between the park's castle and spring entrances for the following trails.

Oak Savanna Interpretive Trail - 450 feet -- This is an accessible trail with four interpretive stops.

Acorn Trail - ¾ mile -- Prescribed burning helps maintain this open woodland. A brochure and eight interpretive stops tell more about this savanna landscape. Moderate terrain.

Devil’s Kitchen Trail - 1 mile -- Visit unique geologic features, including Devil’s Promenade. Rugged terrain.

Turkey Pen Hollow Trail - 7 miles -- Backpack camping is allowed on this trail that winds throughout the Ha Ha Tonka Savanna Natural Area. Rugged terrain.

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Map courtesy Missouri State Parks,

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