Route 66 State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(636) 938-7198
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In St. Louis County, about 2 miles east of Eureka, Route 66 State Park covers about 423 acres.
Things to do include mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, biking, and fishing.
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 one-half hour after sunset, daily, year-round Gates open and close at these times. | ||
| Office — Summer Hours (on-season) | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Other — November | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Mar 1 – Oct 31 |
Official wording
Park Grounds: 7 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset, daily, year-round Gates open and close at these times.
Park Office - Route 66
Summer Hours (on-season), April through October: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily
November: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily December through February: Closed
March: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily
Visitor Center, March through October: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily November through February: Open during the second week of December for holiday shopping, closed all other days
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.
Things to do
BikingMountain bikingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingFishingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Loop Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-inner-loop-trail |
| Outer Loop Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-outer-loop-trail |
| South Loop Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-south-loop-trail |
| W Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-w-trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Inner Loop TrailOuter Loop TrailSouth Loop TrailW Trail • Trail Map • Trail Information • Trail Map • Trail Information • Trail Map • Trail Information • Trail Map • Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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 Inner Loop Trail. This trail has manageable surfaces, trail information and signage, rest areas, and many other ADA considerations. To find additional locations that are accessible, visit Birdability to view their accessible birding trails maps. Visitor Center The park visitor center has a mostly level, paved parking lot with accessible spaces near the entrance. Inside the visitor center, there is accessible access to the lobby, exhibit hall, gift shop and two restrooms. Day-Use Areas All of the parking lots, except the Equestrian Trail trailhead parking area, are paved. There are accessible parking spaces in the main parking area as well as the picnic area parking lot, the shelter parking lots and the boat ramp parking lot. Accessible restrooms can also be found in each of these areas. Boat Ramp Area • The boat ramp area has an accessible loading platform, which aides people with disabilities in getting into watercraft. Picnic Area • The picnic area has an accessible walkway providing access to an accessible picnic site, a drinking fountain, restroom and the playground area. • Each shelter area is accessible with accessible picnic tables. Sidewalks provide access from the shelters to the drinking fountains and restrooms. Trails The trails within the park are hard-surface and mostly level. Inner Loop Trail is paved and accessible for all visitors. Route 66 State Park 97 N. Outer Road, Suite 1 Eureka, MO 63025 636-938-7198 1-800-334-6946 1-800-379-2419 TDD Last updated: April 2021
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 97 North Outer Road, Suite 1
Eureka, MO 63025-1628 - Nearest town
- Eureka — about 2 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.5087, -90.6040
- Phone
- (636) 938-7198
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