Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

About Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

The highest point in Missouri, in 7,500 acres of the St. Francois Mountains. Wooded slopes and rocky glades make for a solitary walk, on trails ranging from short loops to long backcountry routes.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Walk-In Sites
• Special-Use Camping Area

Hours

Hours as published by Missouri State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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• Jay Nixon Backcountry
• Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
• Elephant Rocks State Park
• Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
• St. Joe State Park
• Missouri Mines State Historic Site