Ha Ha Tonka State Park

5/29/2026 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, Mo. Join the park naturalist for a guided wildflower walk on Acorn Trail. Will the bright petals of the violets be your favorite? Or will the mighty leaves of prairie dock impress you more? Come explore these plants and much more. We will meet at the tailhead off […]

8/1/2025 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, MO All are welcome to join us for an after-dark hike to the Ha Ha Tonka Spring. We will be exploring the world of nocturnal animals and their amazing adaptations for life at night. Our journey will reveal who gets up when the sun goes down. […]

7/29/2025 to 7/31/2025 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, MO Children 6-12 years old are invited to join us for Junior Explorer Day Camp. This year's theme is recycling. Participants will learn the real cost of litter and how it affects our natural resources. We will also be giving a new life to […]

7/25/2025 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, MO Why do some predators generally hunt only during the day while others prefer to hunt at night? What adaptations are necessary for being one of the top nighttime predators? We will discover this and much more as we go on the prowl for owls during […]

7/22/2025 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, MO This event is postponed indefinitely due to inclement weather. Come join us for an evening of wonderful music at our annual Concert at the Castle, presented by the Lake Area Community Orchestra. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place on the […]

7/18/2025 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, MO Join us as to discover the bats of River Cave. We will discuss the bats’ adaptations for life at night, and how River Cave is a vital habitat for them. Afterward, we will hopefully get to see the bats leave the cave for the night. […]

7/11/2025 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, MO Have you ever gazed upon the night skies and wondered what exactly you were seeing? Are all of those glistening objects stars, planets or something else? Join us for an evening of stargazing – weather permitting – as we tour the night skies with a […]

7/3/2025 to 7/31/2025 | Ha Ha Tonka State Park | Camdenton, MO Join us Thursday mornings in July for Children's Story Time. Each week, we will read a short nature-themed story and then do a craft activity. We will meet at the visitor center. These events are free and open to the public, and there […]