Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Burn Ban in Effect for Shannon County

  Alert, Severity, danger, Burn Ban in Effect for Shannon CountyVisitors within the county limits should not light any fires, even in designated fire rings. Only propane stoves are permitted at this time.more

Park Closure

• Pulltite Campground to Partially Re-open on April 15, 2025

  Alert, Severity, closure, Pulltite Campground to Partially Re-open on April 15, 2025Reservations are now open for Pulltite Campground! Group Sites 1-3 and Standard Sites 14-55 will be available starting on April 15, 2025. Sites are available by reservation only - book online at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234357more

• Campground Closures

  Alert, Severity, closure, Campground ClosuresThe following campgrounds are closed pending cleanup/repairs: Pulltite, Cedar Grove, Dee Murray, Akers, Sinking Creek, Broadfoot, and Jerktail. All other campgrounds are open as of 1/2/2025.

• Waymeyer and Pin Oak River Access Temporarily Closed

  Alert, Severity, closure, Waymeyer and Pin Oak River Access Temporarily ClosedWaymeyer and Pin Oak are blocked by a large number of fallen trees. The river access will be temporarily unavailable while crews clear the road.more

Caution

• River Ferry at Akers (on State Highway K) CLOSED until further notice

  Alert, Severity, caution, River Ferry at Akers (on State Highway K) CLOSED until further noticeThe Akers Ferry on State Highway K will not be in service until further notice.

Information

• Campground Reservation Changes

  Alert, Severity, information, Campground Reservation ChangesAs of January 1, 2025, ALL developed campsites will be available through reservation ONLY. These include Pulltite, Round Spring, Alley Spring, Big Spring, Two Rivers, and Akers. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov (online or by calling).more

• Closure of Pulltite Cabin: Effective 07/19/23 until further notice

  Alert, Severity, information, Closure of Pulltite Cabin: Effective 07/19/23 until further noticeAround the Pulltite Cabin, a 100’ perimeter extending in all directions has been closed to the public. Closure of the area is deemed necessary as a large tree has fallen on the structure, causing damage.more

• Scan & Pay Required for Backcountry Campgrounds

  Alert, Severity, information, Scan & Pay Required for Backcountry CampgroundsStarting April 15, 2025, "backcountry" campgrounds will only accept payment through Scan & Pay, on the recreation.gov mobile app. While the app works offline, visitors should download the app and set up their account beforehand. Cell service is limited.more

Alert Locations

River Level Information

Visit our page on river levels for information. For the most up-to-date information about river closures during flood conditions, please visit our Facebook page, or contact park headquarters at 573-323-4236, or park dispatch at 844-460-3604.

 

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