Recovery efforts are under way at Montauk State Park east of Licking. Credit: FILE PHOTO

Montauk State Park will be closed to guests until at least Feb. 21, 2025, it said Thursday.

Park crews are actively assessing safety concerns and addressing damage to park infrastructure caused by early November flooding. The extent of the destruction and the work required to reopen the park is substantial.

While the park remains closed to the public, the Missouri Department of Conservation announced that winter catch-and-release trout season at Montauk State Park has also been canceled. Winter catch-and-release trout season remains open at Roaring River and Bennett Spring state parks and Maramec Spring Park.

When heavy equipment use is complete, opportunities for volunteer cleanup efforts may become available. Persons or groups interested in helping can email dspvolunteercoordinator@dnr.mo.gov. Montauk State Park is located east of Licking.

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