Roaring River State Park Information

Helpful park details, phone numbers, visitor services, camping, lodging, and things to do near Cassville, Missouri.

Quick Park Overview

Roaring River State Park is one of Missouri's classic trout parks, centered around a cold spring-fed stream in the Ozarks. The park is known for trout fishing, camping, lodging, hiking, picnicking, the hatchery area, and family-friendly nature programs.

🎣Trout fishing
⛺Camping
🏨Lodge & cabins
🥾Hiking
🍽️Restaurant
🌿Nature center
📌 Nearby Resources 🎣 Fishing Info 🌊 River Data
Contact Information
Park Office417-847-2539
Lodging & Dining417-847-2330
Park Store417-847-4971
Nature Center417-847-3742
Camping Reservations877-422-6766
Emergency911
Park Office
General Information
office hours may vary seasonally
The park office is the best first call for general park questions, current conditions, facilities, rules, and visitor information.
Phone417-847-2539
HoursCheck official park listing
Nature Center
Ozark Chinquapin
interpretive displays and programs
The nature center includes interpretive displays, live animal exhibits, and educational programming.
Phone417-847-3742
Typical HoursFri-Mon, 9am-5pm
ClosedTue-Thu
Park Store
Fishing Supplies
based on fishing season
The park store is operated by the concessionaire and offers fishing-related supplies and visitor essentials.
Phone417-847-4971
HoursBased on fishing hours
Camping
Campgrounds
RV, tent, and family trips
Roaring River State Park has multiple campground areas inside the park. Campsites can be reserved through Missouri State Parks.
Reservations877-422-6766
WindowUp to 12 months ahead
Lodging & Dining
Inn, Cabins, Restaurant
concession-operated
The Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center, restaurant, cabins, duplex units, fourplex units, lodge, and store are operated by concession hosts inside the park.
Phone417-847-2330

Things To Do

🎣Trout fishing
🥾Hiking trails
🍞Picnicking
📸Photography
🌿Nature programs
🐟Hatchery area

Fishing

Roaring River is best known for trout fishing. Catch-and-keep fishing generally runs March through October, with catch-and-release opportunities during parts of the off-season. For live fishing hours, regulations, tags, river level, and conditions, use the fishing and river-data pages on this site.

🎣 Fishing Page 🌊 River Level

Before You Go

Park services, hours, reservations, road access, and facility availability can change due to season, weather, maintenance, flooding, holidays, or special events. For urgent or official questions, call the park office at 417-847-2539.