Meramec State Park

River mile 88.0 · Meramec River

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Campground

Parking

50+ vehicles

Road

PAVED

Good

174 cfs · 1.32 ft

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Road typePaved

DetailsFrom I-44 exit 226 (Sullivan), turn left off the exit, go 3 miles south on Hwy 185 to the park entrance. All paved roads. Address: 115 Meramec Park Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080.

Capacity50+ vehicles

DetailsSpacious paved parking lot near boat ramp accommodates vehicles and trailers. Four large parking lots at the campground. Ample room for oversized vehicles.

AmenitiesConcrete motorboat launch and separate canoe/kayak launch near park store and Campground 3. Campground 3: 32 sites with electric hookups, picnic tables, fire rings (driveways 35–63 ft accommodate RVs). Shower house with hot water and laundry (seasonal April–October). RV dump station. Frost-free water spigot available Nov–April. Visitor center, gift shop, camp store, restaurant. Three picnic shelters (reservable, capacity ~75 each). Cave tours (Cathedral Cave, Fisher Cave). 13 miles of trails. Canoe/kayak/raft rentals and shuttle service through park concession.

FeeNo entrance or launch fee. Camping $12–$48/night depending on site type. Shelter reservations $35/day. Canoe/kayak/raft rental fees vary.

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Meramec State Park

Campground

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Meramec State Park Concessions

Canoe Rental·On-site

573-468-6072

Canoe/kayak/raft rentals with shuttle service. Must arrive 30 min before shuttle departure — no refunds for missed shuttles.

3 Bridges Raft Rental

Outfitter·3 miles south of Sullivan

Raft and tube rentals for Meramec River floats

Sullivan

Lodging·3 miles north

Full services: gas, restaurants, grocery, lodging, Walmart

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Shuttle tip: Park concession runs shuttles on a fixed schedule — arrive 30 minutes early. No refunds for missed departures. Weekends fill up fast in summer.

Cave tours: Cathedral Cave and Fisher Cave tours available — check at the visitor center for schedules and fees.

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Meramec Caverns Campground

Downstream · 6.3 mi · ~3.1 hr

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