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.

Organized Group Camp - Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

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The Jacob L. Babler Outdoor Education Center

The Jacob L. Babler Outdoor Education Center offers the opportunity to enjoy the scenic outdoors in a setting that is as barrier-free as possible. The outdoor education center, which is operated by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, is open year-round with facilities available for an afternoon, a day or even a week.

Facilities

Built to give the greatest accessibility to those with disabilities, this unique facility includes eight heated cabins with fireplaces, a dining hall, a recreation center, and conference and meeting rooms. The buildings feature extra-wide doorways, grab bars and benches in the restrooms. Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool with ramp, a three-fourths-mile accessible trail, a fishing pond, campfire and game areas, and an archery field.

Eligibility

The center, which can accommodate 120 campers, was designed for use by the following:

  • Organized groups of youths with disabilities
  • Organized groups of adults with disabilities
  • Families with children with disabilities
  • Adults being trained to work with people with disabilities
  • Organized groups that mainstream people with disabilities

* Other groups will be considered on a space-availability basis.

Activities

A wide range of activities can be enjoyed at the center, including swimming, cookouts, fishing, table games, archery, crafts, sports, dancing and hiking.

Staff

A camp administrator oversees the facilities and assists groups, while the park maintenance staff maintains the physical facilities for all user groups. Food service is provided by a competent kitchen staff capable of serving the needs of those with special diets.

Registration

Reservations to use the center should be made in advance by calling 636-891-6644. For more information about the center, call 636-891-6644 or visit Parkway-Rockwood Community Education's website.