Bennett Spring State Park
Lebanon, MO
A big spring feeding a trout stream where anglers stand shoulder to shoulder when the season opens on 1 March. A siren marks the daily fishing hours; the park also has a nature center and campgrounds.
Bennett Spring State Park lies in the Missouri Ozarks, near Lebanon (address: 26250 Highway 64A). At its heart is a big spring: more than 100 million US gallons (about 380 million liters) of clear, cool water gush out of it every day. The spring branch is stocked daily with rainbow trout; the park lists bass and catfish as common catches besides trout. It is one of Missouri's earliest state parks.
Besides fishing, there is a nature center whose naturalists also inform visitors, for example, about measures against invasive species, plus campgrounds, a special-use camping area and cabins. You book camping through the state's online system.
The fishing season and rules (fishing tag, hours) change, so check with the park and the state parks status page before you go.
- Nearest town
- Lebanon, MO
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.7160, -92.8565
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Riverfront Campground and Canoe RentalCampsite2 mi from Bennett Spring State Park
- HIdden Valley OutfittersCampsite2 mi from Bennett Spring State Park
- Mountain Creek Family ResortCampsite6 mi from Bennett Spring State Park
- Big Bear River ResortCampsite6 mi from Bennett Spring State Park
- Happy Trails RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Bennett Spring State ParkMotorhomes
- Rock'n'Roll RV ParkMotorhome stopover23 mi from Bennett Spring State ParkMotorhomes
All campsites in Missouri · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bennett Spring State Park?
Bennett Spring State Park is in Lebanon, MO, at GPS 37.7160, -92.8565. It is about 21 mi from Camdenton.
Can you camp near Bennett Spring State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bennett Spring State Park Campground 3, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bennett Spring State Park?
Bennett Spring State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake of the Ozarks and the Missouri River.
What is there to see near Bennett Spring State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ha Ha Tonka State Park (18 mi), Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield (52 mi), Missouri State Capitol (70 mi) and Round Spring (85 mi).
When is the best time to visit Bennett Spring State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)