Don Robinson State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(636) 257-3788
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Don Robinson State Park is a 823-acre park in Jefferson County, about 7 miles southeast of Pacific.
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Park Grounds: 7 a.m. to a half-hour after sunset Entrance gate opens and closes at these times. | ||
| Entrance gate — Visitor Contact Station (House) | Thu–Sun | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Grounds: 7 a.m. to a half-hour after sunset Entrance gate opens and closes at these times.
Visitor Contact Station (House): April 1 through Oct. 31 Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as a self-guided exhibit
2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
Don Robinson has one special-use camping area available for $3 per person, per night. This area is designated for group camping, and nonprofit organizations and youth groups have priority. The special-use camping area features six picnic tables, seven lantern post, four tent platforms, a centralized fire ring and a vault toilet. Water is NOT available. Access to the area, including the parking lot, is gated, and a combination number will be provided to the party. The maximum number of people is 30, and the maximum number of vehicles in the parking lot is 12. Call the park at 636-257-3788 to reserve the area for your group.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labarque Hills Trail | — | — | — |
| Sandstone Canyon Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Labarque Hills TrailSandstone Canyon Trail • Trail Map • Trail Information • Trail Map • Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Birding Visitors of all abilities can enjoy birding along Sandstone Canyon Trail. This trail has information and signage, rest areas, mostly manageable surfaces, and many other ADA considerations. To find additional locations that are accessible, visit Birdability to view their accessible birding trails maps. Trails • Both trails include natural surface areas that do not conform, but the trailheads are accessible. At the trailheads, guests will find “You May Encounter” signs that detail trail conditions. • • Sandstone Canyon Trail The first 0.60 miles of Sandstone Canyon Trail is paved and at grades that do not exceed 5%. A concrete switchback spur meets accessible grade, where the asphalt portion does not. The accessible portion of the trail terminates at a small shelter. Picnic Shelter The overlook pavilion (with picnic tables) has an accessible path for access, which goes around the house. For more information, contact Robertsville State Park at: Don Robinson State Park c/o Robertsville State Park 902 State Park Drive Robertsville, MO 63072 636-257-3788 1-800-334-6946 1-800-379-2419 TDD Last updated: April 2023
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 9275 Byrnesville Road
Cedar Hill, MO 63016 - Nearest town
- Pacific — about 7 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.3942, -90.6932
- Phone
- (636) 257-3788
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Thu–Sun 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology