State Park · Missouri, United States
Meramec State Park
Meramec State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 6,896 acres (2,791 ha), established in 1927.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Crawford , Franklin , Washington, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 6,896 acres (2,791 ha) |
| Established | 1927 |
| Coordinates | 38.2067° N, 91.1025° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Meramec State Park
Meramec State Park is a public recreation area located near Sullivan, Missouri, about 60 miles from St. Louis, along the Meramec River. The park has diverse ecosystems such as hardwood forests and glades. There are over 40 caves located throughout the park, the bedrock is dolomite. The most famous is Fisher Cave, located near the campgrounds. The park borders the Meramec Conservation Area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Sullivan, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Sullivan |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 54.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Meramec State Park?
Meramec State Park is in Missouri, United States (38.2067° N, 91.1025° W).
When was Meramec State Park established?
Meramec State Park was established in 1927, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Meramec State Park?
Meramec State Park covers 6,896 acres (2,791 ha).
Does Meramec State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Meramec State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Meramec State Park?
The nearest town is Sullivan, Missouri. near Sullivan.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meramec_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).