Montauk State Park

Montauk State Park (unofficial)
Missouri State Park
Country United States
State Missouri
County Dent
Elevation 935 ft (285 m) [1]
Coordinates 37°27′18″N 91°40′55″W / 37.45500°N 91.68194°W / 37.45500; -91.68194Coordinates: 37°27′18″N 91°40′55″W / 37.45500°N 91.68194°W / 37.45500; -91.68194 [1]
Area 1,396.12 acres (565 ha) [2]
Established 1926
Management Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Location in Missouri
Website: Montauk State Park

Montauk State Park is a Missouri state park at the headwaters of the Current River south of Salem, Missouri. The park contains Montauk Spring and its associated fish hatchery and is noted for its rainbow and brown trout angling. It includes 1,396 acres (565 ha) and was acquired in 1926.[3] The park has several different natural springs with a daily average flow of 53 million gallons of water.

Activities and amenities

Missouri trout park season is Mar 1 to Oct 31. The park's fishing area is divided into three zones, each with its own set of regulations.[4] The park has its own hatchery as well as a store, cabins, motel rooms, and camping area. In addition there are three trails for hikers and bicyclists.[3]

The Montauk mill is available for tour. The original mill was built in 1870, and the current standing mill was built in 1893. The mill ceased operations in 1927.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Montauk State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "State parks...estimated acres" (PDF). Revised Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2008-2012. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. pp. 142–143. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Montauk State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Fishing at Montauk State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ AAA Campbook (2011). 2011 South Central Edition. American Automobile Association. OCLC 741375958.
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