Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, MO is dog friendly. This expansive state park will give you and Fido beautiful views of the Meramec River and …
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Aug 12, 2024
came from out of state to spend the day by the creek we came real early no parking spot left and came back 3 differnt times still n o parking. we did come the next day and walked the creek… Full review by darla f
Mar 31, 2024
Lots of orange fences, lots of fences, looks more like a construction zone everytime I go. The beach has been closed. Bummer. Full review by Lin K
Oct 11, 2023
Craig, A male volunteer who didn't like me bushwacking raised his voice at me a mile deep into the forest, that was scary, but the real shock for me was when I spoke to Jordan, a park employee about … Full review by Lin K
I've seen many people play in the river but I do not let my children swim or wade in the Meramec. It is dangerous because of the undertow that will drag you under . Between 2004 …
I've seen many people play in the river but I do not let my children swim or wade in the Meramec. It is dangerous because of the undertow that will drag you under . Between 2004 and 2016, twelve people drowned.
I believe it’s the one on Left as you come into the park about 1/2 mike from the visitor center. Stop at the building at the entrance and there are maps of the park.
When is the "Flood" season that people are speaking about? We want to come in October. thanks!
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The floods mostly come in Spring. Mostly. October should be relatively safe. I don't recall the park flooding at any time during Autumn, at least not during recent history.