Location: St. James
Distance to St. James: Located in St. James

Our Beautiful 9- Hole Course, which is strategically nestled among the rolling hills of the Ozarks. This is a challenging 9 hole track, with different tees on the back that make it play like 18 holes.

Open full time, March through October. Open part time November through February depending on weather (Please call ahead to make sure the clubhouse is open during that time).

Forest City is a beautiful trail network located right in St. James and a favorite for day hiking and mountain biking. With 11 miles of trails and a mountain biking flow track, this is the perfect escape for outdoor lovers.

Directions:

I-44 to St. James, Exit 195. South on 8. East on KK for 2 miles. Trailhead is south across railroad tracks.

Location: Maramec Spring
Distance to St. James: 6 miles

The Missouri Department of Conservation offers trout fishing and stocks the six tenths mile of the fishing stream daily. Fishing at Maramec Spring Park is a relaxing and fun experience for the whole family. Visit the many museums and historical venues Maramec Spring park has to offer.

Annual Missouri Fishing License-$12.00
Daily Missouri Fishing License-$7.00
Daily Trout Tag for Adults-$3.00
Children 15 & Under-$2.00

Address: 500 South Bourbeuse St. James, MO 65559
Activities: Waterpark open from late May to early September. Birthday parties, swim lessons.

Day Pass: $3.00 for everyone else, 4 years and under free
Individual season pass $80
Family season pass $135

Location: St. James

Distance from St. James: Located in St. James

This predominantly forest conservation area, located off Route 8, is one of the most scenic state-owned properties in Missouri. Facilities include a gravel bar boat launch and two permanent streams. Hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, dog training, launching and landing boats are allowed 24 hours a day in areas where these activities are permitted.

Location: Rolla
Distance from St. James: 8 miles

Kokomo Joe’s in Rolla, MO is the perfect place for your next birthday party. We offer go karting, miniature golf, a driving range, and batting cages. These are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. Go karts are for experienced racers, and our miniature golf course is challenging and contemporary. Don’t forget the arcade with a selection of exciting, family-friendly games to choose from. Bring your group out and enjoy an exciting day of fun!

Location: Rolla

Distance from St. James: 10 miles

The Fugitive Beach is located on a 25 acre Rock Quarry. We offer swimming for all ages, a 60’ waterslide, 15’ and 20’ cliff jumps, sand volleyball, kiddie play area, pavilion rentals, changing rooms, and a beach bar and grill.

$10 per person 11 & older / $6 per person 10 & Under
Sunday – Saturday: 10:00-6:00 (May 19-September 4)

*weekends only starting August 20

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

We have been outfitting trips on the Huzzah, Courtois and Meramec Rivers since 1979. Our resort offers something for everyone with camping, lodging in cabins, canoeing and many other activities to entertain and engage guests of all ages.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Float through the trophy trout and bass waters of the Meramac River
We are located just minutes away from the river. Our goal is to make your outdoor adventure an enjoyable & memorable experience.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Experience the adventure of floating down crystal clear spring-fed Courtois, Huzzah, and the Meramec Rivers. Relax on a solitary sojourn or with a few good friends on a canoe, raft, tube, or kayak. With so many choices of rivers and water craft, you will never want to leave.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Come explore rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, riverfront camping, RVing and lodging on the crystal clear upper Meramec. We have a wide range of activities to make you want to visit us again and again. Discover The Rafting Co. Camping-RV River Resort and its amenities.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Canoes, rafts, kayaks, or jon boats, we have everything that you could ask for on a fun day out on the river.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Rafting, canoeing, and kayaking are enjoyed by guests of all ages on a seven mile float that allows guests to end conveniently back at Indian

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Lucky Clover is located in a secluded valley with our own quality fishing lake, excellent camping and great canoeing, rafting kayaking and tubing on the scenic upper Meramec River.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

In addition to camping, Murphy’s Place has rafts, kayaks, canoes and tubes available for rent. The float we offer is 5 1/2 miles and ends
back here at Murphy’s Place.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Cobblestone Lodge is an all-inclusive family resort where you don’t have to worry about the concerns that accompany most vacations. The canoe, raft, and tube floats are also included. We offer two 3-mile float trips daily.

Location: Steelville

Distance from St. James: 17 miles

Adventure Outdoors furnishes 17′ canoes, two paddles and two seat cushions or life jackets per canoe. Transportation is included in rental fee. If you’re planning to stay overnight and don’t want to take all your gear with you, think about Adventure Outdoors as a base camp.

Location: Bourbon

Distance from St. James: 23 miles

3 Bridges Raft Rental offers a wide range of float trips from Onondaga Cave to Meramec Caverns on high quality rafts, canoes and kayaks.

Location: Leasburg

Distance from St. James: 21 miles

We specialize in water amusement activities and float trips. Floating options include three rivers, the Huzzah, the Courtois, and the beautiful upper Meramec stretch. Choose one or all three. You can enjoy a canoe, raft, kayak, or tube, whatever floats your boat.

Location: Bourbon

Distance from St. James: 23 miles

Missouri cabins, riverfront tent camping, RV camping, canoeing, rafting, kayaking and tubing float trips in Missouri on the Meramec River.

Location: Sullivan

Distance from St. James: 30 miles

Come enjoy the outdoors this season at Arapaho Campgrounds and Canoe Rental. Float the beautiful Meramec!

Riverfront Camping

3 Hour to all day floats

Moonlight Floats

Group Rates

Location: Bourbon

Distance from St. James: 23 miles

Blue Springs Ranch is a 150 acre resort on the Meramec River offering lodging in a cabin, camping, float trips, trail rides, zip lining & several seasonal events. There is an outdoor adventure for everyone!

Just one hour from St. Louis and Fort Leonard Wood, so you can come down for the day, take a float trip and be back for dinner.

Location: Stanton

Distance from St. James: 35 miles

Float down the Meramec River in a canoe or raft and see some great river and wildlife scenery. Bring the entire family or your group down for a day or weekend trip. Less than 1 hour west of St. Louis. All Floats will end at Meramec Caverns.

Reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays.

Location: Salem
Distance to St. James: 27 miles

If you are looking for a truly All-Inclusive Hunting Package, you have come to the right place. High Adventure Ranch’s normal hunting packages include (2) nights and (3) days lodging in our hunting lodge or in a private cabin, three home cooked meals a day, guaranteed hunting license, guide fee which includes field cleaning AND full meat processing (hand cut, vacuum packed and stored in walk-in cooler). From the time we greet you at our gate, to the time when you leave our ranch with your fully processed meat, we handle every aspect of your hunt.

Location: Leasburg
Distance to St. James: 21 miles

Descend into the depths of Onondaga Cave State Park and drop into a world of wonder: towering stalagmites, dripping stalactites, and active flowstones help make the cave a National Natural Landmark and illustrate why Missouri is often called “The Cave State.” Visitors can take guided tours into the underground wonderland. But if you prefer the surface, the park’s Vilander Bluff Natural Area provides a panoramic view of the Meramec River. Easy access to the Meramec River allows visitors to canoe or fish in a peaceful and scenic setting.

Location: Bourbon
Distance to St. James: 23 miles

This family adventure will sweep you through the foothills of the Ozarks. Zip down 3,026 feet of pure adrenaline fun. During the 4 stage course you will experience the tour at a birds eye view with accelerated speeds up to 40 mph. Summer operation is 7 days/week from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Location: Sullivan
Distance to St. James: 30 miles

Meramec Caverns is the largest commercial cave in the state of Missouri. Missouri is also known as the Cave state, hosting home to more than 6,000 surveyed caves. Meramec Caverns is open year round and offers a fun, affordable vacation for all its visitors. The well-trained rangers can accommodate groups of any size.

Activities: Cavern tours, zip lining, riverboat rides, canoe floats, panning for gold, restaurant