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The Meramec River flows by and majestic bluffs, dramatic caves and well groomed trails surround visitors at Meramec State Park. Swim, raft or boat on the Meramec, or explore the park on one of its hiking trails. The park’s visitor center offers a large aquarium that shows the diversity of aquatic life found at the park.

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

Special educational 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

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Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites
May 23, 2013
Fifty years ago, if you had arrived at the natural tunnel in Bennett Spring State Park, you would have seen a lake. Around 1964, a dam created from gravel and silt and reinforced with rebar and concrete blocked the upstream entrance of the natural tunnel. There is no record of how long the resulting lake lasted, but historical accounts state the dam failed after heavy rains, leaving only the portion of the structure seen today at the end of the trail. Walk the Natural Tunnel Trail today and imagine what it would have been like 50 years ago. For more information about this trail, other trails at the park, and all the other things you can do at Bennett Spring State Park, visit mostateparks.com.