- FreeEntry
- State ParkType
- Southern OzarksRegion
- See Hours BelowGrounds
Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 7406 Highway 21, Belleview, MO 63623 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Office Phone: 573-546-3454 |
| County | Iron (from OpenStreetMap, approximate) |
| Official page | Missouri State Parks: Elephant Rocks State Park |
What the Official Page Mentions
The park system’s own pages for Elephant Rocks State Park mention: hiking, picnicking, geology. That is a list of topics, not a promise that each is open today; check the park’s status before you go.
Hours
As the park system prints them, checked October 30, 2026: Summer Hours (On-Season); April 16 through Aug. 31:; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fall Hours (Shoulder Season); Sept. 1 through Sept. 30:; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Oct. 1 through Oct. 31:; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Winter (Off-Season); Nov. 1 through Feb. 28:; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Spring (Shoulder Season); March 1 through March 15:; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March 16 (daylight saving time) through April 15:; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For weather closures, maintenance and trail closures, see the state’s Park and Site Status Map.
Directions and Location
7406 Highway 21, Belleview, MO 63623. Open in Google Maps
Dogs and Pets
The statewide rule, from the park system: pets stay on a leash no longer than 10 feet and under control; they are not allowed inside any state park or historic site building, or in public swimming areas and beaches. Read October 30, 2026. This park may add its own limits; we did not find a separate dog rule for Elephant Rocks State Park.
Nearby in Southern Ozarks
- Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
- Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
- Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
- Dillard Mill State Historic Site
- Washington State Park
- Onondaga Cave State Park
More: all Missouri state parks and historic sites, Southern Ozarks guide, Southern Ozarks events.
Coming Up Near Elephant Rocks State Park
Nothing on our checked calendar yet. We list only events whose dates an organizer has published. See all Missouri events.
What We Could Not Verify
- Prices for tours, cave visits, camping and lodging: not read for this unit.
- Whether every feature listed above is open this week: use the status map.
- The exact entrance: the map pin is approximate, from OpenStreetMap.
- Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.
- Entry is free per the state tourism guide read October 30, 2026; the park system’s page for this unit does not repeat it.
Questions People Ask
Is Elephant Rocks State Park free to enter?
The state tourism guide says Missouri state parks and historic sites are free to enter. Tours, camping and cave visits can have their own prices, which we have not confirmed here.
What are the hours at Elephant Rocks State Park?
See hours below. See the Hours section for the full schedule as the park system prints it.
Are dogs allowed at Elephant Rocks State Park?
Dogs on a leash of 10 feet or less are welcome outdoors under the statewide rule, but not inside buildings or in swimming areas. Check the park for added limits.
Where is Elephant Rocks State Park?
7406 Highway 21, Belleview, MO 63623.
Sources
- Missouri State Parks: Elephant Rocks State Park, read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: hours for Elephant Rocks State Park, read October 30, 2026
- Enjoying Missouri State Parks with Your Pet (Missouri State Parks), read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: A Visitor’s Guide (Missouri Division of Tourism), read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: Park and Site Status Map, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Elephant Rocks State Park, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places/elephant-rocks-state-park/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.