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Has a nice trail to walk or run that runs along the creek. If you are lucky, while enjoying the…read morespring you might get to see divers enter or exit the spring. Good fishing location, water is cold due to the natural spring. Great parking however it's on a gravel road so your vehicle will get dusty as other vehicles drive along the road.

Our favorite place to stay when visiting family near Steeleville! Friendly owners, clean and comfy…read more(we usually grab a room in the small Inn but the guest houses look awesome)! I saw they have a conference center I bet this would be the perfect place for company gatherings as well as families!

Went to Westover Farms a few weeks ago with a buddy from St. Louis. First time for me to check this…read moreplace out. I was impressed with the facility, really only spent time in the trout fishing lodge if that's what it's called. Fantastic friendly staff and a variety of interesting clothing and a little bit of flyfishing equipment. The trout were abundant although the day we were there not overly hungry. We did land a few on the meadow stream. Overall we had a great day and I would take people back.

This 63 acre conservation area is so beautiful. There are walking trails, picnic tables, and an…read moreaccess point for boats. Perfect spot to kayak, fish, and paddleboard since it's a no wake zone.

Beautiful lake, with a nice concrete trail around the whole lake. It's okay for kayaking, not much…read moreto it unless you're going to fish. There's some good fish in there. Good place to take your dogs for a walk! It can get pretty busy because it's located along new student housing and apartments but for Columbia it's cool!

Great place to get a wick run. One lap around the lake equates to a mile and a quarter.read more

Great for fishing on a bank or boat. One of my favorites lakes to go to especially for crappie…read morefishing. There marina has great bait to!

We recently became a member and have taken our boat out there as well as done some fishing from the…read moreshore. One thing I can say is that the fishing there seems pretty good. The marina itself seems nice and well put together and offers bait as well as lures and other basic necessities to go fishing. Overall one of my favorite little Lakes to visit.

April seems to be a special month! 18.4 #s in 15 minutes! The biggest one was 5.5 pounds!read more

We had such a blast! Nobody caught the yellow one but we will be back. Such a great time had by all.read more

Went here yesterday, it was nice, but....... The grass was not kept and looked like it needed to be…read morecut. Trash cans were full to the brim and stunk of doggy poop. overall it was a nice experience, however the upkeep of grounds needs serious attention!

The park is large. There are some fights with the dogs at times. There are arguments that owners…read morehave with each other also. Mostly because people think they have a right to come to the park and control other people's dogs but not their own. People also not only don't discipline their dog, but they expect dogs to act like HUMANS. My dog likes to mount other dogs. I do correct him. It's NOT a SEXUAL THING as he is neutered it's a dominance thing. People act horrified as if my dog is raping theirs. It's asinine. This is what dogs do in the wild. They try to establish dominance. When the other dog has an issue with it, he or she will let that other dog know, you are NOT dominating me. People don't allow their dog to stop the other dog which is NATURALLY DONE IN THE WILD. They are DOGS not HUMANS. I have been taking my dog elsewhere lately and it's been much more peaceful. Since the rangers or whoever, refuse to monitor what goes on at these dog parks, one day it's going to get very ugly.

Great trails and the views are totally worth the trip! Water way for you to relax and camp!read more

One of my favorite spots on Earth is the Current River, which is a part of the National Ozark…read moreScenic Riverway. If you enjoy nature, water, and outdoor fun then this is a must visit spot! There are several great places to visit as a part of this area, but my favorites by far are the Current River and Big Spring on the Current River, and the campground of the same name. I have a wonderful group of friends that introduced me to floating on the Current when I was in college, and ever since this river has held a special place in my heart. We usually camp at Big Spring Campground. There are both electric, non-electric, and RV hookup's. There are real bathrooms, as well as hot showers within walking distance of camp (not porta potties, but it is a campground - so say hello to your local, resident spiders and their webs). We like this camp, because it's right on the river, family friendly, and close to town but far enough out to enjoy nature. While camping a must do experience for all is a walk to Big Spring. It's a natural cold spring, whose source pumps out enough fresh water to fill Busch Stadium in 33 hours! I like to walk there in the early morning or twilight to see the mist roll in. http://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/big-spring.htm The nearby town of Van Buren offers: - a nice Lodge for those who want a nice dinner and/or whose idea of camping is air conditioning, nice beds, and tv - the local ice cream spot called The Jolly Cone - the local cafe, The Floatstream Restaurant, for your typical small diner food and a pretty okay breakfast - various small shops to stock up on essentials: beer, sunblock, souvenir tshirts, snacks, replaceable float shoes and swimsuits, intertubes, gas, fishing bait, etc. - and a whole lot of other small town amenities The water is spring fed. So it's super cold and clear - perfect for a hot summer's day! The Current has a pretty decent current, with nice deep water and wading shallows dotted with periodic gravel bars. It's great for intertubing and canoe trips. Various campgrounds and businesses offer rentals and trips with pick up and drop off options (2, 4, 6 hour floats, or even multiple day trips). Check out the area and find YOUR favorite spots and recommendations. It will probably become one of your favorite places on Earth too!

Best Nature Park Ever! Well managed and clean. So pure and natural. Great Music, Food Trucks, and…read moreStocked-Pond Trout fishing.

My partner and I drove out here from Ballwin, about 1.5 hours away, with our dog when it was nice…read moreoutside one day. I wasn't expecting much, but wow, was it worth the drive! The water in the sanctuary area is soooo blue. I couldn't believe my eyes. We walked along that part first, then walked past the hatchery. It was so cool to see the trout in different stages of life. Dogs aren't allowed to swim in the sanctuary or hatchery, and since we have a lab who's obsessed with the water, we kept walking to reach a spot where she could at least touch it. Lots of people were fishing, so we kept walking until we found a spot where she could splash around. As you can see from the photo, she had a wonderful time. We kept her leash on and I'd recommend others do the same. We didn't want her to get caught on a fishing line or scare any fish away that people were trying to catch. We paid $5 to get into the park as we were driving in, and we were able to pay with a credit card. There was plenty of parking even though it was the weekend. Definitely recommend for a day trip from the STL area!

Love this lil store it carries all kinds of fresh bait and live crickets. Always a good place to…read morefill up on coffee and snacks. They also sell fishing license and all kinds of fishing tackle such as fishing line and artificial baits. If your in the area shop local!!!

They had all I needed and Were friendly and kind they helped out they asked if I needed any help…read moreright when I walked in they gave us really good deals and discounts and I had all varieties of soft Bates heartbeats spinners and rattle bait they had everything