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Montauk State Park

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The OFFICIAL page for Montauk State Park located in Dent county, Salem, Mo. Located an easy ride from St. Want more than day of fishing?

Wet a line at one of the Midwest’s premier trout-fishing destinations at Montauk State Park. Louis, the park’s waters are stocked each night from an on-site hatchery. Stay overnight at the park’s motel, campground or cabins. Want to do something other than fish? Montauk State Park’s hiking trails will take you in and around the scenic park. Guests can also enjoy a tour of Montauk Mill, which was built in 1896. The state park system is composed of 92 parks and historic sites managed by the Dept. of Natural Resources for the benefit of all Missourians. This forum is for speech related to Missouri State Parks. The views, opinions and positions expressed by users providing comments on this page are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or positions of Missouri State Parks or any employee thereof.

10/15/2026

It's going to be a "spook-tacular" weekend at Montauk! We'll be holding our annual Haunting at the Mill this Saturday, October 17, beginning at 2pm with crafts, games, and "spooky" booths, and more. Haunted mill tours begin at 5:30pm, with tours on the half hour at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30pm. Meet some spirits of Montauk past!

On Friday, October 16, we'll take a Know The Dark Night Walk, beginning at 7pm at the Naturalist's Office. We'll follow the 3/4-mile Montauk Lake Loop Trail to learn about the nighttime, its animals, and how they live.

And finally, the historic Montauk Mill will be open on Sunday, October 18, from 11am-1pm for self-guided tours!

Celebrate the season with some this weekend!

10/08/2026

"Fall" into some fun park programs this weekend at Montauk:

👉 Friday, October 9, 7:00pm: Candlelight Mill Tour. Experience Montauk Mill by candlelight for a brief glimpse back into Montauk's past.

Saturday, October 10

👉 10:00am: Pawpaws and Pines: Guided Hike of the Pine Ridge Trail. Join a park naturalist and members of the Ozark Riverways Foundation at the stone shelter for a guide hike of Montauk's Pine Ridge Trail. Enjoy fall landscapes and learn all about the natural & cultural resources of the Upper Current River watershed.

👉 7:00pm: Raising Rainbows, at the campground amphitheater. Join MDC Hatchery Manager Kyle to learn about how trout are raised, stocked, and maintained at Montauk with a behind-the-scenes look into hatchery operations.

Sunday, October 11

👉Montauk Mill Open, 11:00am-1:00pm. See what life was like in the Montauk Valley over 100 years ago.

🎃 And don't forget about our annual Haunting at the Mill event on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 2:00 pm, with hourly "haunted" tours (It's not scary, btw) beginning at 5:30 pm.

So much to see and do at Montauk and Missouri State Parks! Make some this weekend!

📷: Candlelight Mill Tour

10/01/2026

Coming in for the Rose Holland Trout Derby at Montauk this weekend? We have several great programs you won't want to miss:

👉 Friday, October 2, 5:30pm: Nature Bingo at the campground amphitheater! Test your knowledge and win a prize!

Saturday, October 3:

👉 10:00-11:30am: Rose Holland History Walk. Learn all about the derby's name's sake and his importance to Montauk. Meet at the Naturalist's Office. Includes a tour of historic Montauk Cemetery.

👉 2:00-4:00pm: Archery at Montauk. Learn this ancient skill with certified instructors. Next to historic Montauk Mill in the parking lot.

👉 Sunday, October 4, 1:00-3:00pm: Montauk Mill Open. Stop by for an authentic tour of the 1890's grain mill.

And don't forget to check out the Cruise in Car Show (Friday, 3-7pm), Pony Rides, Kid's Inflatables, Co****le Tournament, and live entertainment at Montauk Lodge!

Be a part of Montauk history this weekend!

09/25/2026

🍁 Fall has arrived at Montauk -- here's this weekend's schedule of naturalist programs: 👇

Friday, 9/25:
👉3-5pm: Montauk Mill open
👉7:30 pm: Montauk 101 at the campground amphitheater. There's always something new to learn, from campground etiquette, baseball, the flood, and fishing hole names, just to name a few. And this is a practice run for Montauk Trivia on Saturday.

Saturday, 9/26:
👉3-5pm: Montauk Mill open
👉7:30pm: Montauk Trivia! at the campground amphitheater. Think you know Montauk? Test your knowledge of park history, Ozark folklore, and current facts with a few surprises. See which team is the biggest "Lunker" of trivia -- and prizes!

Sunday, 9/27:
👉10:30-12:30: Montauk Mill open

Make some this weekend! 🍂

09/18/2026

Please note: Montauk State Park is under a Stage II burn ban. This ban is in conjunction with the Dent County Commission's Burn Ban ordinance and will remain in effect until further notice.

We will continue to monitor the county level burn ban and drought conditions and advise when the ban has been cancelled.

This prohibits all outdoor fires, including campfires, and other open flame conditions. Contained charcoal, gas lanterns, liquid and gas fuel stoves used for cooking remain authorized.

09/11/2026

📚 Take a Walk, Read a Story!

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the park with your little readers? Come check out our StoryWalk! Follow the pages along the path and enjoy a story while exploring the outdoors.

📍 Starts at the playground by the Stone Shelter in the Day Use Area.

Grab the kids and come walk your way through a story! 🥾📖

09/11/2026

Coming down for Veterans Free Fishing Day at Montauk? Check out our schedule this weekend for more fun opportunities for the whole family:

Friday, September 11, 8.00pm: Nighttime Scavenger Hunt. Meet at the Naturalist's Office across from the Hatchery as we use our night eyes, not flashlights, to explore Montauk after dark.

Saturday, September 12, 8.00pm: Montauk Through the Decades. Come by the campground amphitheater for a memorable tour of Montauk's history from its founding through today using many incredible pictures from the park's archives. A event.

And don't forget to stop by and take a tour of the historic Montauk Mill. The mill is open Friday and Saturday from 3:00-5:00pm, and Sunday morning from 10:30-12:30.

Summer may be winding down, but there's always time for some more !

09/03/2026

You won't need to "labor" to find something to do at Montauk this weekend: 😉

Friday, September 4

Montauk 101, 8:00pm at the amphitheater. Explore Montauk's history during our , and see what goes on behind the scenes with the dedicated folks who work here!

Saturday, September 5

Stream Stomp, 2:00 pm. Meet at the Montauk Spring parking lot and we'll head to Pigeon Creek to catch river critters and learn aquatic life in the headwaters of the Current River.

Archery at Montauk, 5-7 pm. Between the rearing pools and the mill. Try your hand at this ancient sport with modern equipment.

Candlelight Mill Tour, 8:00 pm. Take a shadowy tour of historic Montauk Mill and hear about the historic community that prospered here a century ago.

Sunday, September 6

Archery at Montauk, 5-7 pm. Between the rearing pools and the mill. Try your hand at this ancient sport with modern equipment.

Flies in the Flies, 8.00 pm at the amphitheater. Join a naturalist to learn about the river critters anglers mimic with their fishing flies and play a fun matching game.

In addition, Montauk Mill will be open Friday and Saturday from 3-5pm and Sunday 10:30-12:30. Stop by for a glimpse into Montauk's milling era.

Make some this holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

08/27/2026

While the summer may be winding down, there's still plenty of things to do in the park this weekend:

Friday, August 28:

Owls! Hunters of the Night, 8:30pm at the amphitheater. Learn all about 🦉and see if we can call some in!

Saturday, August 29:

Trees are "Unbe-leaf-able!"", 5:00pm. Join us at a shady picnic table across from the mill for a short 🌳walk and make your own tree identification book using pressed 🍂!

Unexpected Connections, 8:30pm at the amphitheater. Learn about the connection between Trout and Great White Sharks -- yes, there is one! 🦈

Drop by for a tour of the historic Montauk Mill on Friday (3-5pm), Saturday (3-5pm), or Sunday (10:30-12:30) and get a glimpse of what life was like in the Montauk Valley or take a hike on our Pine Ridge Trail (pictured below) -- it's weed-eated and cleared!

Make some this weekend!

Address

345 County Road 6670
Salem, MO
65560

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15735482201

Website

https://mostateparks.com/park/montauk-state-park

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