Nice folks, beautiful setting, and an interesting and unique fishery. What's not to love!read more

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!

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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.

My first float trip was with Devils Elbow River Safari and it was a blast!! All 6 of us are still…read moretalking about the memories we made that day. Angie was very professional, we were picked up in a clean bus and taken to the drop site. It rained a little while on the trip but it made for a great adventure! Angie was there when we arrived and took photos from above. Will definitely use again next time we are in the Waynesville.

We were in town for our son's military graduation and seen this safari. They had great prices…read morecompared to some other places we checked out. When we called they were eager to help even though they weren't even technically open for the day yet. The bus ride up to the start was fun. Had a great time, staff was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

I will go out of my way to check out a covered bridge and especially so when it's not even that far…read moreout of my way. This bridge would have been worth the detour! Sandy Creek Covered Bridge is in excellent condition and while it has been closed to vehicle traffic, you can still walk across it. The bridge is the centerpiece of this park which includes parking, picnic tables, primitive bathrooms and lots of captions with historical information. I had a terrific visit and really appreciate what has been done to preserve this history for posterity. [Review 1261 of 2024 - 362 in Missouri - 22284 overall]

As one would expect, there's a lot of history of this bridge! This is one of four covered bridges…read morefrom the 19th century still standing in Missouri. However, it has been rebuilt, redone and repaired in various years. But Missouri lawmakers and residents see no reason to tear this one down, as it shows a lot of importance. This bridge was used to connect St. Louis and Hillsboro (MO). Oddly enough, Lemay Ferry Road, which is prominent in South County, once extended all the way to this park. The bridge is in very fine condition. I have visited four old covered bridges (a couple were restored) in Illinois and all of them have graffiti and at least some sort of vandalism on them (no exaggeration, sadly). This one looks untouched, and I hope it stays that way. Anyone can walk through the bridge, and even under it! As for the park, it is a bit tricky to get to, but there is a decent-sized parking lot and park there. Restrooms are available as well as picnic benches. There's even historical markers at the site that talk about the history of Missouri's covered bridges. Plenty of space to walk your dog. There are some nature trails - one that leads past the bridge (to somewhere?). Summer or any day with great weather is a perfect day to come out here. It is part of Missouri's State Park system so check it out! Winter? I'm not so sure...maybe for photographers when it snows.

We brought our RV here for a quick weekend trip. It is about 2 hours from St. Louis area, so not…read moretoo bad. We came on the same weekend the local high school has their annual school reunion. There was a DJ blasting out music on Friday until the wee hours of the night... not the camp ground vibe that I have envisioned. On Saturday they had a live band thank goodness the rain was in the forecast and they set up indoors so that dampened the noise. Other than that, the atmosphere is honky tonk, near fishing spots and super close to the Piney River.

This place is a gem!! What every family needs. Great full hookup spots, we saw there was cabins and…read moretent camping as well so we'll have to come back and stay in one of those!!! Between the piney river, pool, playground and swings for the kids and a live band playing the stage, there was fun for everyone! And let's talk about the food!! BEST. SANDWICH. EVER!!! We had awesome sandwiches for late lunch/dinner and the biscuits and gravy and a barnyard sandwich for breakfast. Can't beat the prices, taste or service!! Can't wait to come back many, many times with the family as we all loved this place!!

Montauk State Park is one of my favorite trout parks in Missouri! It's more wooded and natural than…read moresome of the others. I love that you can fly fish and not see anybody at all. The store has everything you need and the service there is fantastic. Even their Cafe is good. We've rented cabins at the park and they are excellent. Everybody there is friendly.

Very beautiful state park. Lots of good fishing spots and stocked with trout from the hatchery. We…read morevisited the old mills that processed corn and wheat in the old days. The guides there were very friendly and explained how things worked to us. There are cabins you can rent (no pets in cabins) and camping facilities as well. The lounge has a nice restaurant. EV chargers available at the lounge. We really enjoyed our visit here.

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!

We almost left a 1-star review to keep Froggy's our secret. I mean, why make it harder for us to…read morebook next time, right? But we couldn't do it. This place deserves ALL the stars and then some. The lodge? Massive with plenty of space for our STL/KC crew. It was fully stocked with everything we needed and things we didn't even know we needed. The fire pit is AMAZING. The river was too high to float (thanks Mother Nature) but Bill (the owner) and Chris weren't about to let that kill the vibe. They made sure we had an unforgettable time anyway. Total legends. Chill, hilarious, and just the kind of people you want around a campfire or in your apocalypse survival crew. We're already plotting our return! Froggy's has officially become that place: the one we want to brag about but also gatekeep like our lives depend on it. If you're lucky enough to book it...just promise you won't take our weekend.

We had our annual family "sink or swim" float at Froggy's and they didn't disappoint! The owner and…read morestaff were so welcoming and friendly, and funny too. The place is well kept and organized and fairly priced. The river was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thank you Froggy's!