Grand Gulf State Park
Grand Gulf State Park
Location:6 miles west of Thayer, off Highway W in Oregon County.
Facilities:Picnic sites, hiking trails, scenic overlooks.
Activities:Hiking, picnicking.
Special Features:Often referred to as Missouri's "Little Grand Canyon," Grand Gulf wascreated when the ceiling of a giant cave collapsed. A section ofremaining roof forms one of the largest natural bridges in Missouri,spanning 200 feet with an opening 75 feet high and 50 feet wide. Thegulf winds for a mile through vertical walls as high as 130 feet.Boardwalks allow visitors to descend partway into the chasm.
Address:Rt 3, Box 3554
Thayer, MO 65791
Phone:417-264-7600
Web: www.mostateparks.com/grandgulf.htm
Size: 322 acres.
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