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CassvilleCassville, Missouri
Half a day for the town square and a trout lunch, then drive 15 min to Roaring River State Park for the afternoon. Not a base.
Cassville is a small county seat in southwest Missouri, best known as the gateway to Roaring River State Park. The town itself has a historic square, a few local eateries and a budget motel. Most visitors pass through on the way to the park or use it as a lunch stop on a Branson–Joplin road trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- April–June, September–October
- avoid July–August (hot and humid), January–February (cold, some businesses close)
- Airports
- SGF · JLN
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cassville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCassville is a low-crime small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSGF Springfield-Branson National (About 1 hour 15 min drive north; rental car needed.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealLunch at a diner (burger, fries, drink)$10–15
- BeerBeer at a bar$3–5
- Budget bedCamping at Roaring River, a night, per personUS$15
- Mid-range bedBudget motel double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedBudget motel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SGF Springfield-Branson National (About 1 hour 15 min drive north; rental car needed.) · JLN Joplin Regional (About 45 min drive west; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cassville: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is walkable around the square, but the park is 15 min south on Highway 112. No public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Roaring River State Park
goDoor to door: 20 min
Drive south on Highway 112, about 15 min
Trout fishing, hiking, swimming; entry fee per vehicle (check).
Door to door: 1 h
Drive east on Highway 76, about 45 min
Shows, shopping, theme parks; a full day.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Drive north on Highway 39/65, about 1 h 15 min
Museums, Bass Pro Shops, dining.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cassville town
One budget motel and a couple of roadside cabins; book ahead in trout season (March–October).
Roaring River State Park
Park has a lodge, cabins and campsites; reserve through the state park website.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget motel double room1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Park entry fee (per vehicle)1 × US$5 · check | US$5 |
| Trout fishing permit (daily, resident/non-resident)2 × US$7 · check | US$14 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$35 |
| Trip total≈ US$192 per person per day, bed included | US$384 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and gas excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Lunch at a diner (burger, fries, drink) | $10–15 |
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Beer at a bar | $3–5 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trout season at Roaring River is March–October; the park can be crowded on weekends.
- Some restaurants close early (by 20:00) or are closed on Sundays.Some restaurants close early (by 8:00 PM) or are closed on Sundays.
- Cell service can be spotty on the road to the park.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Nearest consulates in Kansas City or St. Louis; embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Springfield Airport to Cassville: about 1 h 15 min drive; rental car about $50–80/day (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cassville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: April–June, September–October · avoid July–August (hot and humid), January–February (cold, some businesses close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for Roaring River State Park with trail maps, fishing regulations and lodge booking.
- Eat page for Cassville's diners and barbecue joints with hours and last orders.
- Sleep page for the Budget Inn and park cabins with seasonal rates.
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