Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (November-March), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.
Oct. 1, 2025 - Construction is underway until July 2026. Due to an expected two-month closure for electric upgrades, reservations for the camping loop are closed from December 2025 to July 2026. Once the closure dates are scheduled, camping reservations will re-open.
River access, trails and bird blinds will remain open throughout this period.
Expect noise, construction traffic on the roadways, and possible road or lane closures.
PARK HUNT DATES:
Oct. 21-23, Nov. 4-6, 24-26, Dec. 2-5, 16-18, 27-29, Feb. 3-6
The entire park will be closed from 5pm the night before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 2pm on the last day of the hunt.
The Park Gate will be closed to public access during hunt dates & flooding conditions.
The River Bottom area is open year round. The trails within the Turkey Roost Area are open between 10am and 3pm October - March for the Turkey Roost season & 6am to 10pm April - September.