Activities

  • hiking

    Eight hiking trails of varying length wind through the park. Click here for more information.

  • Bicycling

    Eight mountain biking trails wind through the park. Click here for more information.

  • Horseback Riding

    Three trails are open for equestrian use. Click here for more information.

  • picnicking

    This park is a great place for a family or company picnic. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    Take advantage of several miles of Meramec River frontage throughout the park. Click here for more information.

  • boating

    Get access to the Meramec River using the park's concrete ramp. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    Swimming is at your own risk.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Programs may be offered seasonally.

  • Playground

    There is a playground conveniently located in the middle of the field between the two picnic shelters.

Park information

In the early 1900s, the area that’s now Castlewood State Park was a popular retreat for partying St. Louisans. The dance clubs are gone, but the winding Meramec River and the lush valley that surrounds it remain. The park has hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for first-time riders to ones that even the most experienced will return to time after time. The park is considered one of the best mountain biking locations in the St. Louis area. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities make the park a favorite for people who want an adventure or just to get away.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds
7 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset, year-round
Park gates open and close at these times.