2026 Annual OCF Meeting
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Roaring River State Park
Meeting and Registration Details
Meeting Date: Saturday, August 8th, 9AM-4:30PM
Optional Field Trip: Sunday at 11AM
Location: Emory Melton Inn & Conference Center
Cost: $50 (Includes lunch and dinner)
Address: 24667 state hwy 112, Cassville, MO
Questions: ozarkchinquapininfo@gmail.com
Join us for our annual Ozark Chinquapin meeting where you’ll enjoy a weekend of great conversations, and hear the latest research, discoveries, and accomplishments made towards the restoration of the tree. You don’t want to miss out this year! The meeting will be held at the beautiful Roaring River State Park in southwest Missouri. The Sunday after the meeting we’ll be doing a field trip to look at wild Ozark chinquapin, it will be a memorable experience!
To access the special $110/night rate (not available through the lodge directly), you must register through us. You have the option of booking one or two nights. If you need a room with two beds, please let us know by selecting the ‘write us a comment’ box and writing you need a room with 2 beds. If you book lodging for only one night, please use the comment section to let us know which night you’re staying (Friday or Saturday). Also, please let us know if you have any dietary needs so we can accommodate you.
Information about Roaring River State Park
Roaring River State Park is unique on so many levels! With a deep, narrow valley surrounded by a striking and rugged landscape, Roaring River State Park is one of Missouri’s most popular state parks.
Located in the southwest Ozark hills, Roaring River State Park is one of three state parks stocked with rainbow trout. Eager anglers flock to the park year-round to try and catch their lunker trout.
The scenic setting makes everything more fun. The park has seven hiking trails, picnic tables for a leisurely lunch and the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center nature center to learn about the park.
For those wanting to spend the night, the park has many options. The campground has basic, electric and sewer/electric/water sites. Rustic cabins are scattered throughout the park, and guests may also choose a modern room at the CCC Lodge or the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center. The Emory Melton Inn also boasts a full-service restaurant.
The park also has beautiful glades with native wildflowers and rugged hills and trails. A Bonus–This park also has the ONLY Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center on Planet Earth!