State Park · Missouri
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
- Location
- Iron County, Missouri
- Nearest town
- 5.8 miles west of Ironton
- Type
- State Park
About Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
The state's highest point sits within this park, part of the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks. A section of the Ozark Trail runs through the property, linking it to Johnson's Shut-ins State Park and the Bell Mountain Wilderness Area, forming a connected stretch of terrain used by hikers and backpackers.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park is in Iron County, Missouri, 5.8 miles west of Ironton. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 73 in Missouri →
Jay Nixon State ParkState Park · Reynolds County, MO3.1 miNW
Elephant Rocks State ParkState Park · Iron County, MO6.2 miN
Johnson's Shut-Ins State ParkState Park · Reynolds County, MO6.6 miW
St. Joe State ParkState Park · St. Francois County, MO20 miNE
Missouri Mines State Historic SiteState Historic Site · St. Francois County, MO22 miNE
Sam A. Baker State ParkState Park · Wayne County, MO25 miSE
Dillard Mill State Historic SiteState Historic Site · Crawford County, MO28 miW- St. Francois State ParkState Park · St. Francois County, MO30 miN
Hawn State ParkState Park · Ste. Genevieve County, MO32 miNE
Towns near Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.