Meramec State Park

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The OFFICIAL page of Meramec State Park. The Meramec River flows by majestic bluffs, wooded areas and a dramatic cave entrance.

More than 13 miles of hiking trails are available for exploring the park, and visitors can swim, fish, raft and boat in the river. A modern campground, cabins and motel give visitors a choice to stay the night or even longer. Exhibits in the visitor center interpret the natural and cultural features of the park. No visit to the park would be complete without a tour of Fisher Cave with handheld lig

hts. The state park system is composed of 92 parks and historic sites managed by the Dept. of Natural Resources for the benefit of all Missourians. This forum is for speech related to Missouri State Parks. The views, opinions and positions expressed by users providing comments on this page are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or positions of Missouri State Parks or any employee thereof.

08/31/2026

Update: Wonders of Water naturalist station has been changed due to heat and the comfort of fish in tanks. It will now be a mammal station, where you can match skulls to pelts!

We’ve got two fantastic activities coming up this Labor Day weekend!

If you’ve ever wondered what riverine creatures make the Meramec so exceptional, check out our Wonders of Water nature program.

Stick around for our MO ‘Manders evening program, where you can learn about the elusive lives of salamanders and the species you may encounter in Fisher Cave.

08/29/2026

Pretty soon, black bears will be gearing up for hibernation. They enter a stage known as hyperphagia, consuming upwards of 20,000 calories a day in order to pack on the pounds!

Join a naturalist to learn all about the lives of black bears at tonight’s evening program. See you there!

08/22/2026

Did you know that armadillos are the only mammal with a shell?

Join a naturalist to find out more about these fascinating creatures tomorrow night!

08/13/2026

Come learn about the history, benefits, and dangers of fire! Stay for a sweet treat at the end! This program is going to be 🔥🔥🔥

08/10/2026

We got rained out last time, but Backyard Conservation is back and better than ever! We’ve rescheduled the nature program for this Friday. See you there! 🌸🦋🐸

08/07/2026

Looking to get some extra cash and help out state parks? We are currently hiring a seasonal maintenance position at Meramec State Park. This job makes $15/hr and gets around 32hrs a weeks.
Duties consist of grounds, cleaning & maintenance at beautiful Meramec State Park.
The position closes Aug 17.

For more info, or to apply, follow the link below
https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/c8e9711f-e57b-4e0a-84bd-c58517138043?jb=1

08/06/2026

Our Missouri Owl Species program is back! Join a naturalist this Saturday, August 8th, to learn about the silent raptors that are native to the state. There will also be a pellet dissection demonstration!

08/05/2026

07/30/2026

What’s in YOUR yard? Join a naturalist to get some backyard craft inspiration and learn how to attract wildlife to your backyard this Saturday August 1st.

07/21/2026

Wanna know MO about our local beloved bats? Join a naturalist for a FREE program this Saturday night and learn why they play such an important role in our ecosystem! 🦇

Address

115 Meramec Park Drive
Sullivan, MO
63080

Telephone

+15734686072

Website

https://mostateparks.com/park/meramec-state-park

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