Located in Arrow Rock, Missouri, Arrow Rock State Historic Site is one of the most unique features of the state park system as it is an entire village filled with several buildings of historical significance. You can tour the village on foot or by tram. Then, when you are done, you can have lunch/dinner atContinue reading “Arrow Rock State Historic Site”
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Off-Season Information
Starting in November, Missouri State Parks will begin off-season operations. Park Offices, Visitor Centers, and Historic Site Tours will have alternate hours. Most water will be shut off and showerhouses/restrooms closed (see lists below for exceptions). However, do not let the off-season keep you from visiting the parks. Trails are always open (well, almost alwaysContinue reading “Off-Season Information”
Knob Noster State Park Campground
The campground is currently closed for upgrades. The campground at Knob Noster State Park is a moderate sized campground with decent sized sites and clean facilities. With the parks proximity to Whiteman Air Force Base, it is common to see and hear the B-2 bombers. The roads within the campground were nice wide roads greatContinue reading “Knob Noster State Park Campground”
Knob Noster State Park
Located in Knob Noster, Missouri, Knob Noster State Park is a large divided park right across the road from Whiteman AFB. Bomber flyovers are a VERY common occurrence at the park and you can hear them taxiing on the tarmac. If load noises are bothersome, this is definitely not the park to visit. The sectionsContinue reading “Knob Noster State Park”
Beach at Cuivre River State Park
Re-constructed in 2021, the beach has an updated bathhouse, new sidewalks, and sand. It was still under construction when we visited the first time in 2021 but was “open” when we visited again in March of 2022. I say “open” because Missouri State Park beaches don’t officially open until Memorial Weekend. It is important toContinue reading “Beach at Cuivre River State Park”
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Swimming at Onondaga Cave State Park
While there is no actual “advertised” swimming area in the park, there is access to the Meramec River via a trail in the basic camping loop. There is a small parking area right at the trailhead or in a small parking lot just before exiting the loop. We recommend packing a wagon and a sourceContinue reading “Swimming at Onondaga Cave State Park”
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Onondaga Cave Mining Company
The “mining company” can be found on the visitor center parking lot at Onondaga Cave State Park. Bags of gemstones and fossils for panning can be purchased inside the visitor center at the store. While it is not one of the park’s big features, it certainly is a fun one. The girls really enjoyed doingContinue reading “Onondaga Cave Mining Company”
Cathedral Cave
Located at Onondaga Cave State in Leasburg, Missouri, Cathedral Cave was discovered around 1919. During the summer, visitors can explore Cathedral Cave on a flashlight led tour (or with a spelunking helmet). The tour is fantastic! We saw a Grotto Salamander, SLU’s CCM Seismic Station, and the Cathedral Bell. And, we got to experience totalContinue reading “Cathedral Cave”
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Onondaga Cave
Located at Onondaga Cave State Park in Leasburg, Missouri, Onondaga Cave was first discovered in 1886 by a local resident working at the Davis Mill. It wasn’t until 1904 when it was named Onondaga, meaning “people of the mountain”. After a bit of a controversial history, it became a state park in 1981 and recognizedContinue reading “Onondaga Cave”
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Onondaga Cave State Park Visitor Center
The visitor center at Onondaga Cave State Park serves several functions for visitors. One, there is a small store to purchase park souvenirs and supplies, and buy tour tickets. Two, it is the entrance to Onondaga Cave and the meeting location for tours. Three, there are several exhibits explaining the caves as well as aContinue reading “Onondaga Cave State Park Visitor Center”
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