Located in Wildwood, Missouri, Babler is our favorite “local” state park. Babler offers several trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as, multiple picnic areas, a campground, and the River Hills Visitor Center. The park staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. We have hiked, camped, and attended several events. The girls earned their very first Explorer badge here, and it is our go-to campground for Halloween. Also, the wide scenic park roads are a great place for new drivers to master their skills.
Park Features
- River Hills Visitor Center
- Jacob L. Babler Outdoor Education Center
- Picnic Sites:
- Cochran Shelter
- Alta Shelter
- Walnut Grove Shelter
- Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter
- Day Use Area with Playground *as of 5/1/22 – the playground is being replaced because of storm damage
- Trails:
- Amphitheater Trail: 0.2 miles (Linear), Natural, and Easy
- Dogwood Trail: 2 miles (Loop), Natural, Rugged
- Equestrian Trail: 6.1 miles (Loop), Mixed, Rugged
- Hawthorn Trail: 1.2 miles (Loop), Natural, and Moderate
- Paved Bicycle Trail: 1.7 miles (Linear), Paved, and Easy
- Virginia Day Memorial Nature Trail: 1.5 miles (Loop), Natural, and Moderate
- Woodbine Trail: 1.8 mile (Loop), Mixed, and Moderate
- Campground:
- 72 year-round reservable campsites (basic and electric)
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