Activities

  • canoe_float

    Canoeing and rafting are very popular park activities. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic, electric, electric/water and sewer/electric/water campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • lodging

    Stay in one of the park's many rental cabins or motel rooms. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Traverse through the natural features of the park on one of seven trails. Click here for more information.

  • cave_tours

    Fisher Cave is truly one of the park's most spectacular natural wonders. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    More than half of the fish in Missouri are found in the Meramec River. Click here for more information.

  • boating

    You can use the one concrete motorboat launch or the canoe launch to access the Meramec River. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    There are no designated swimming areas, but people are allowed to swim at their own risk. Access to the river is available.

  • backpacking

    Eight backpacking camps are provided along Wilderness Trail. Click here for more information.

  • picnicking

    Picnic sites and four picnic shelters are scattered throughout the park. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Attend nature walks, river wades, evening programs, cave tours and more April through October. Pick up a schedule every Thursday.

  • Playground

    Playgrounds are located near shelter 3 and in the campground.

  • dining

    Grab a bite to eat at the Fireside Store and Grill.

  • climbing

    Rock climbing is allowed with a permit. Click here for more information.

Park information

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.

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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.

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

Fisher Cave hours

Tours

Open for school group tours starting April 15.  Call 573-468-6072 to schedule a school group tour.

Open for tours to the general public starting May 15.