Meramec State Park - Missouri

Address:115 Meramec Park Drive
Sullivan, Missouri
Tel: (573) 468-6072

A craft of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Meramec State Park is a blend of rugged outdoor beauty and great visitor facilities. The river is at the center of this 6,896-acre park, which is surrounded by bluffs, caves, and forests. Naturally, there are great opportunities to fish, raft, and canoe, as well as camp in one of the three group sites. Meramec also boasts 40 different caves, and tours are available of Fischer Cave, which is filled with calcite deposits, bear claw marks, cave wildlife, and massive columns. The Visitor Center offers a mix of educational exhibits such as large aquariums filled with river aquatic life, a great way to learn a bit about the nature here before venturing into Meramec's boundless recreation!

The beauty of the Meramec River and its surrounding bluffs, caves and forests have pleased visitors since the park opened in 1927. In 1933, the craftsmen of the Civilian Conservation Corps began blending a variety of visitor facilities into the park's rugged landscape. This popular 6,896-acre park offers year-round access to camping, picnicking and trails. Guided tours of Fisher Cave, one of more than 40 caves in the park, are provided on a seasonal basis for a nominal fee. Water enthusiasts will enjoy swimming, fishing, rafting and canoeing in the Meramec River. Weekdays offer substantially more solitude than weekends. Additional facilities include a park store that offers raft and canoe rentals, campsites (including three group sites), rental cabins, motel rooms and a conference center. Some services and facilities are only available on a seasonal basis. Meramec State Park's visitor center offers a mix of educational exhibits including large aquariums that display the amazing variety of aquatic life found in the river. Here, guests can orient themselves to the park's many permanent and seasonal attractions and facilities before venturing out into the park.