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Roaring River State Park is unique on so many levels!
With a deep, narrow valley surrounded by a striking and rugged landscape, Roaring River State Park is one of Missouri’s most popular state parks.
Located in the southwest Ozark hills, Roaring River State Park is one of three state parks stocked with rainbow trout and is a great place for camping near Bentonville. Eager anglers flock to the park year round to try and catch their lunker trout.
The scenic setting makes everything more fun. The park has seven hiking trails, a swimming pool for cooling off, picnic tables for a leisurely lunch and a nature center to learn about the park.
For those wanting to spend the night, the park has many options. The campground has basic, electric and sewer/electric/water site. Rustic cabins are scattered throughout the park or guests may choose a modern room at the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center. The center also boasts a full-service restaurant.
This is a beautiful park!! We caught some nice trout! The spring is gorgeous and there are plenty of areas to fish without being too crowded. My only wish is they wouldn’t have giant ragweed as natural pollinators…it’s rough for us allergy sufferers.
I live almost 3 hours from this state park. It is well worth the day trip. You are also able to feed the fish. The park has a quarter machine to get the food. If you don't have change, they have a machine that you can put a $1, $5, or a $10 in. And it gives you all quarters. The trails are well marked and easy to hike. On a sunny day, it would be nice to have a picnic. And there is an area to camp.
I'm blessed to live close to this park. You don't have to be a fisherman to come here... So many trails and features and great campsites for RVs/tents in addition to cabins and a lodge. The water is crystal clear with emerald and blue tint. Swimming allowed in certain spots. Awesome gift shop too. I'll come here on a whim and just take a stroll and listen to the flowing water and watch the trout activity. Most of the trail system floor is rain resistant but there are a couple of spots you might defer around mud. Some of the trails will get the old ticker pumping with 500ft elev gain in a short span. Whatever tax I pay to keep this place going is WELL WORTH IT
