Rock Bridge Memorial State Park Shelter

About

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park near Columbia, Missouri features two picnic shelters available for day-use reservations. The Billy Gilbert Memorial Shelter is located in the upper picnic area and can accommodate up to 80 guests. It includes four grills, electricity, running water, picnic tables, and is wheelchair accessible. Flush toilet restrooms are available April 15 through October 31. The fee is $45 per day. The Rockbridge Mills Shelter sits along Sinkhole Trail, about 400 feet south of the Devil's Icebox parking lot. It holds up to 60 guests and is a more rustic option with picnic tables but no electricity, running water, or grills. Vault toilets are available in the nearby parking lot. This shelter costs $30 per day and is not wheelchair accessible. Portable grills and fires are prohibited at Rockbridge Mills Shelter. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance by calling 573-449-7402 or online with 30+ days notice. When not reserved, shelters are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Trash cans are not provided at either shelter. Note that this is a day-use facility only. The park's overnight camping is limited to a Special-Use Area designated for nonprofit organizations and youth groups.

Directions

Located at 5901 S. Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203. The park is approximately 6 miles south of downtown Columbia.