Visitor Center

at Meramec State Park

Description

188 At the visitor center, you will find park literature, exhibits and a slide show to obtain an overview of the park's natural, cultural and recreational resources. Many of the center's exhibits focus on the Meramec River, which contains the greatest variety of aquatic life in Missouri. These exhibits include a 3,500-gallon aquarium, a life-size riverbank diorama and a complete collection of the river's unique, rare and endangered mussels. 

Hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through October
    9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    November through March
    8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday through Sunday
    Closed Monday through Wednesday

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Coordinates (latitude, longitude)

38.206690,-91.103022
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Park Hours

Park Grounds

  • April through October
    7 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily
  • November through March
    7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

The park gate opens and closes at these times.

Fisher Cave hours

Tours

Closed for the season.

School group tours may still be scheduled Sept. 16 through Oct. 15 in advance by calling 573-468-6072.

Park Office hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    Nov. 1 through Dec. 14 and March 16-31
    8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily
    Dec. 15 through March 15
    8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday through Monday

Visitor Center hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through October
    9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    November through March
    8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday through Sunday
    Closed Monday through Wednesday