Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Nov. 6-8, 2026

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park will be closed from 6 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, until 7 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt at the park. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed in the park. Camping will be unavailable from Nov. 5, 2026, through Nov. 8, 2026. This includes special-use camping and organized group camping.

For more information, please call the park office at 636-458-3813. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter

at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

To reserve this shelter, or to check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 636-458-3813.

*Shelters can be reserved online from 30 days to 12 months in advance of the day of use. Reservations for arrival dates less than 30 days out can be made only by contacting the park.

The front exterior of the stone and wood enclosed shelter

Shelter Amenities

  • 10 folding tables
  • 60 chairs
  • One fireplace
  • One grill
  • Electricity
  • Air conditioning/heating
  • Length x width: 24' x 50'
  • Maximum occupancy: 60
  • Flush toilets
  • Utility sink
  • Large refrigerator

For more information about the park's picnic areas, click here.

The main room of the enclosed shelter - an open area with a tile floor and benches along the walls
Coordinates
38.623258, -90.698833