Meramec State Park Shelters
Open for day-use reservations. These are picnic shelters for daytime gatherings only, not overnight camping. Reserve for $50/day up to 12 months in advance, or use free on a first-come, first-served basis. The Overlook Pavilion is managed separately by the park concessionaire.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:41PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Meramec State Park offers four day-use picnic shelters suitable for group gatherings, family reunions, and special events. Shelter I is a historic stone structure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps featuring double fireplaces, electric outlets, timed lighting, and large group picnic tables with capacity for approximately 100 people. Shelters II and III are modern pavilion-type structures, each accommodating about 75 people with electric outlets and group picnic tables. The Overlook Pavilion offers a contemporary design with wood decking and scenic views of the river valley, holding approximately 50 people with six rearrangeable picnic tables, an electric outlet, and a small light. Shelters I, II, and III are wheelchair accessible with nearby accessible restrooms available seasonally. A vault toilet is located near Shelters II and III. These facilities are for day-use picnicking only and do not provide overnight accommodations. For overnight stays, the park offers separate campgrounds with basic through full-hookup sites, cabins, and motel rooms.
Directions
Meramec State Park is located near Sullivan, Missouri, approximately 60 miles southwest of St. Louis. From I-44, take Exit 226 for MO-185 South toward Sullivan. Continue on MO-185 South for about 3 miles to reach the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (573) 468-6072 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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