Montauk Mill
The grist mill was built in 1896 replacing an earlier mill built in 1870. It was rehabilitated in 1935 by Company 1770 of the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is a 21⁄2-story frame building with a multi-gable roof and stone foundation. It features a central tower-like extension above the second story roof. The Montauk mill is available for tours. The mill ceased operations in 1927. The steel rollers were removed in 1942 for the war effort. The area around the mill became a state park in 1926 and quickly became one of Missouri’s most popular vacation spots known for fishing, camping, and canoeing.
Montauk Mill stands today as a testament to the once-thriving community of Montauk. The mill was the last of four mills built to make use of the ideal waters of Montauk Spring. Much of the original machinery used to grind the grain is still intact.
The Montauk Mill was posted to the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1985.
Montauk State Park
The valley surrounding the springs that form Current River attracted settlers in the early 1800s. Early residents came to the area from New York and named their first post office after Montauk in Suffolk County, Long Island. Because of its proximity to the springs and its abundant supply of water power, the village of Montauk proved to be an excellent spot for milling. Four mills were constructed to serve the community. The last one, a gristmill built in 1896, still stands today and retains much of its original a man stis on the bank of the river fishingmachinery. It is open seasonally for tours.
The next big step in the park’s history was in 1926 when it became a Missouri state park. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps built many of the amenities and structures in the park in the 1930s. Many of these structures still stand today, a testament to the craftsmanship of this era.
Montauk State Park is best known for being one of the three “trout parks” in the Missouri state park system. Anglers wanting to try their luck for rainbow trout flock to the clear, spring waters and go away happy with their catch. The Current River is also known as one of the finest canoeing rivers in the Midwest. Canoe access is located just outside the park’s southeast border, making Montauk State Park the perfect place to stay during a river adventure.
What to Photograph
The old Montauk Mill, the Montauk Fish Hatchery, and the Montauk State Park.
Where it is:
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GPS:
+37.45074, -91.68340
37°27’03” N, 91°41’00” W
Cost:
Hours:
PARK HOURS
Park Grounds:
- 24 hours a day
- Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Late arrivals for lodging and camping should remain quiet during check in after 10 p.m.
PARK OFFICE HOURS
- Summer Hours (On-Season)
March 1 through Oct. 31 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday - Winter Hours (Off-Season)
Nov. 1 through Feb. 28 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
(with the exception of state holidays)
Facilities:
The park’s store offers everything from last-minute items to the souvenirs of the long-anticipated vacation at Montauk State Park. Located in the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge, the store offers all essentials for a successful fishing trip –fishing supplies, including hand-tied flies made by local craftsmen, tackle, waders, fishing licenses and tags. For campers, the store offers snacks and groceries such as marshmallows, milk and bread, and camping supplies such as charcoal and cast-iron cookware. For those that want to remember their trip to the park, the store sells a variety of souvenirs and apparel such as sweatshirts and t-shirts.
The lodge is a smoke-free facility.
Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) connections are now available at no charge in the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. Wi-Fi has been added to meet the requests of state park users to stay connected. This free service is popular with regular visitors as well as those coming to the park for meetings or conferences. Guests must provide their own computers.
The cabins, motel, dining lodge, store and snack bar are operated by Montauk Resorts, LLC, a Forever Resorts property. John Johnston, general manager, and his friendly team are ready to make your visit to Montauk State Park an enjoyable experience. For more information about the concession facilities, please visit their website or call 573-548-2434.
Location Contact Information:
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBERS
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- Park Office: (573) 548-2201
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- Lodging: (573) 548-2434
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- Store/Dining: (573) 548-2434
- Nature Center: (573) 548-2225
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