Established Camping
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps, near Columbia, Missouri, is a fantastic spot for those who love the great outdoors. This park is known for its stunning scenery, featuring beautiful trails, creeks, and even some intriguing caves to explore.
While camping isn't allowed here, visitors rave about the hiking and biking opportunities. One reviewer mentioned, “Great trails for biking and hiking and the creek is perfect for cooling off.” The park's unique features, like the famous Devil's Icebox, offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat, with temperatures inside the cave dropping to a cool 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you're looking for a lively atmosphere, be prepared for a busy park. Many folks enjoy the hustle and bustle, with families and adventurers alike taking advantage of the picturesque boardwalks and trails. As one visitor put it, “It is always busy and being busy, it is loud, if you're looking for a quiet hike.”
Just across the street, there’s even more public land waiting to be explored, making this a great base for your outdoor adventures. Whether you're hiking, biking, or just soaking in the natural beauty, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a spot you won't want to miss.
Description
State Park
Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world.
Non-profit, educational or Scout groups can take advantage of the special-use area for overnight primitive camping. It features two fire rings, a vault toilet and several picnic tables. There is no water or electricity. The cost is $2 per person, per night. Reservations are required. For more information, call 573-449-7402.
Fee Info
Camping Fees
Nightly camping rates vary from campground to campground based on different criteria. Campsites with an electric amenity (electric, electric/water, sewer/electric/water) are priced differently for those with 30 amp. service than for those with 50 amp. service (premium). The links below are full listings of the camping rates by facility, broken down by season. 2017 On-Season Rates
(April 1-Oct. 31)*
2017 Off-Season Rates
(Nov. 1-March 31)* *Exceptions to Season Timelines At Roaring River, Bennett Spring, and Montauk state parks, the on-season begins Feb. 25. Some northern parks begin on-season operations on April 15. The on-season for Table Rock State Park runs from March through November.
Nine Missouri state park campgrounds offer "value camping" with lower rates that vary depending on the day and season. These value campsites provide you with an even more economical alternative for spending the night and may encourage you to discover a new state park you have not tried before. When you are planning a camping trip, consider staying at one of the following state parks and take advantage of their "value camping:" Graham Cave, Lake Wappapello, Pomme de Terre, Robertsville, Stockton, Harry S Truman, Mark Twain, Van Meter. or Washington. You may discover a new "favorite" park.
Reservation Fees
When making an advance reservation, additional fees apply as listed below. The reservation fee is nonrefundable. These fees apply for each site reserved. General Camping
Group Tent Area (Meramec State Park) To make a reservation $8.50 $8.50 To change a reservation $5.25 $10 To cancel a reservation $8.50* $10* *This is in addition to the forfeiture of the original reservation fee paid at the time of the reservation.
Location
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps is located in Missouri
Coordinates
38.88601811999999 N
92.31515536 W
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 5 min from Columbia
- 24 min from Jefferson City
- 1 hr 44 min from St. Louis
- 1 hr 49 min from Kansas City