The view from the River Scene Trail in Castlewood State Park, Missouri. Overlooking Meramec River lowlands, Lone Elk Park, and Tyson Research Center.
The view from the River Scene Trail in Castlewood State Park, Missouri. Overlooking Meramec River lowlands, Lone Elk Park, and Tyson Research Center. Fredlyfish4 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Castlewood State Park

State Park · Missouri · Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Trails & hiking

Hiking · Horseback Riding

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Official site
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Managed by
Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Getting there

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Things to do

Activities & features: Historic Feature · Interpretive Signage · Natural Feature · Nature Center · Picnic Area · Playground · Scenic Overlook · Trailhead

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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-09-12