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Montauk State Park Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Montauk State Park Campground?

Montauk State Park Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Montauk State Park Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Montauk State Park Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

Montauk State Park Campground

4.55

153 reviews

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1,289 ft

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Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Real-Time Availability

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April 2026

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Quick Facts

1,289 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Book on Missouri State Parks Official Website

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Montauk State Park Campground

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Standard Site Fee$0.00

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Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.55

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Based on 153 reviews

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"Reviewers consistently praise Montauk State Park Campground as a beautiful, peaceful spot with outstanding trout fishing and well-kept facilities. Guests highlight friendly, helpful lodge staff, clean restrooms and cabins, family-friendly amenities (playgrounds, trails) and ongoing recovery work after recent flood damage. Many callers call it a favorite or the "crown jewel" of Missouri trout parks."

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Montauk State Park Campground

37.4610, -91.6780

Best Time to Camp at Montauk State Park Campground

Spring delivers the best window: daytime highs in the mid-50s to mid-70s, cool spring flows perfect for wading, wildflowers pushing through the understory, and active trout before summer crowds arrive. Early spring fills the campground quickly when catch-and-keep season opens. Summer brings heat that can make hikes uncomfortable, though the spring-fed river offers relief. Reviewers note fewer bugs than expected and describe some summer visits as quiet and peaceful. Weekdays stay calmer; holidays like Father's Day pack the park. Fall and winter see far fewer visitors, though trout fishing continues year-round.

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Spring(Mar-May)

4.5 / 5

Top 16% in MO

Spring noted in reviews; spring-fed river and trout fishing peak make spring a top season.

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About Montauk State Park Campground

Montauk State Park Campground sits at the headwaters of the Current River in Missouri's Ozarks, where more than 40 million gallons of spring water flow daily into cold, clear trout streams. The park draws anglers from across the region for its daily-stocked rainbow trout fishery and on-site hatchery. Campers find shaded sites, clean facilities, a lodge restaurant, playgrounds, and three trails winding through woodland and along blue springs. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, though flood recovery work from earlier in the year continues in some areas.

Weather and SeasonsSpring delivers the best window: daytime highs in the mid-50s to mid-70s, cool spring flows perfect for wading, wildflowers pushing through the understory, and active trout before summer crowds arrive. Early spring fills the campground quickly when catch-and-keep season opens. Summer brings heat that can make hikes uncomfortable, though the spring-fed river offers relief. Reviewers note fewer bugs than expected and describe some summer visits as quiet and peaceful. Weekdays stay calmer; holidays like Father's Day pack the park. Fall and winter see far fewer visitors, though trout fishing continues year-round.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground spreads along the Current River and Pigeon Creek, fed by massive cold springs that keep water temperatures trout-friendly year-round. Shaded by hardwoods, the sites overlook ice-cold streams where you can watch stocked rainbows finning in the current. The Pine Ridge Trail and a 3-mile showcase loop wind through the park, passing springs so blue they stand out against the surrounding Ozark woodland. Reviewers mention owls and frogs at night, plenty of shade, and water clear enough to see trout from the bank. River-edge sites offer direct fishing access and the sound of moving water. Elevation sits around 1,289 feet in rolling Ozark terrain.

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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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4.6

153 reviews

Top-Rated

Montauk State Park Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers consistently praise Montauk State Park Campground as a beautiful, peaceful spot with outstanding trout fishing and well-kept facilities. Guests highlight friendly, helpful lodge staff, clean restrooms and cabins, family-friendly amenities (playgrounds, trails) and ongoing recovery work after recent flood damage. Many callers call it a favorite or the "crown jewel" of Missouri trout parks.

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Based on 153 reviews

What Campers Love

["Excellent trout fishing – frequently noted as the best in Missouri; park is stocked daily and has an on-site hatchery.","Beautiful, peaceful scenery along Current River and blue springs; many...

Based on 153 reviews

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["Come for trout fishing — bring kids for an easy introduction to fishing; bait/gear available at the lodge store and nearby Reeds Cabins Tackle shop.","Expect good fishing activity — reviewers...

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