Graham Cave State Park Shelters

Open — The shelter is available for reservation April through October at $30 per day. During the off-season, November through March, the shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About

Graham Cave State Park features a reservable picnic shelter set within 386 scenic acres of rolling hills and woodland above the Loutre River. The covered shelter provides a gathering space for groups of up to 80 people, with picnic tables and nearby amenities including a playground, vault toilets, and multiple scattered picnic areas throughout the park. The shelter is ADA-accessible and situated near the park's main attractions. The park is best known for Graham Cave, a significant archaeological site where artifacts reveal human occupation dating back 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. It was the first archaeological site in the United States designated as a National Historical Landmark in 1961. Visitors can explore interpretive trails that lead to the cave entrance and learn about the ancient Dalton and Archaic period hunter-gatherers who once inhabited the area. The park also includes the Graham Cave Glades Natural Area, offering diverse ecosystems to explore. With a boat ramp providing access to the Loutre River for fishing and canoeing, multiple hiking trails including the Fern Ridge, Loutre River, and Indian Glade trails, and a peaceful wooded setting, Graham Cave State Park serves as an ideal family retreat. The park is conveniently located just off Interstate 70, about an hour from St. Louis and two hours from Kansas City.

Directions

Located off Interstate 70 at Highway TT near Danville in Montgomery County, Missouri.

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