Meramec State Park
| Meramec State Park | |
|---|---|
A stalactiflat in Fisher Cave | |
| Location | Franklin, Crawford, and Washington counties, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°13′00″N 91°04′40″W / 38.21667°N 91.07778°W |
| Area | 6,896.33 acres (2,790.85 ha) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Established | 1927 |
| Administered by | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Visitors | 369,762 (in 2023) |
| Website | Official website |
Meramec State Park Lookout House/Observation Tower | |
| Nearest city | Sullivan, Missouri |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | c. 1934 |
| Built by | CCC; NPS |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000530 |
| Added to NRHP | February 28, 1985 |
Meramec State Park Pump House | |
| Nearest city | Sullivan, Missouri |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1934 |
| Built by | CCC; NPS |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000531 |
| Added to NRHP | February 28, 1985 |
Meramec State Park Shelter House | |
| Nearest city | Sullivan, Missouri |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1935 |
| Built by | CCC; NPS |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000532 |
| Added to NRHP | February 26, 1985 |
Meramec State Park Beach Area Historic District | |
| Nearest city | Sullivan, Missouri |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built by | National Park Service |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001772 |
| Added to NRHP | December 6, 1991 |
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.