Big Oak Tree State Park Park
Park protecting ancient oak trees and bottomland habitat
Bottomland forest reserve in southeastern Missouri preserving mature oaks and wetland habitat; visitors come for birdwatching, boardwalk trails and learning about river-bottom ecosystems.
Big Oak Tree State Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Big Oak Tree State Park#
The park is reached by regional roads from the nearest county towns; follow state signage for the named park and use local parking lots. Exact directions vary by region - consult county tourism resources before travel.
Tips for Visiting Big Oak Tree State Park#
- Arrive in late afternoon to see light through the park's taller trees and to avoid mid-day insects.
- Check fishing regulations if planning to fish - the park's waterways have species- and season-specific rules.
- Use the interpretive trails to learn about the park's signature old-growth specimens.
Best Time to Visit Big Oak Tree State Park#
Spring and autumn are comfortable for hiking and wildlife viewing; check local conditions for summer ticks and mosquitoes.
Weather & Climate near Big Oak Tree State Park#
Big Oak Tree State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1263 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 9° | 0° | 97 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 127 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 8° - 21° | 14° | 124 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 131 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 23° | 16° | 84 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 15° | 7° | 114 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 120 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |