Montauk State Park
| Montauk State Park | |
| Missouri State Park | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) [1] |
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| Area | 1,396.12 acres (565 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1926 |
| Management | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
  Location in Missouri
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| Website: Montauk State Park | |
Montauk State Park is a Missouri state park at the headwaters of the Current River near Salem, Missouri that is famous for its rainbow and brown trout angling. It has 1,396 acres (565 ha) and was acquired in 1926.[3] The park has several different natural springs with a daily average flow is 53 million gallons of water.
Activities and amenities
Year-round fishing is available. 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
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External links
- Montauk State Park Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Montauk State Park Map Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Montauk Trout Park Map Missouri Department of Natural Resources
