State Parks Near Arnold, Missouri
29 state park units lie within 50 miles of Arnold, including 11 parks across the line in Illinois. The closest is Mastodon State Historic Site, about 4 mi south of town. 14 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Mastodon State Historic Site4 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 14of 29 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 113 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 9pets allowed
State parks near Arnold, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Arnold; driving distance is usually longer.
Mastodon State Historic Site
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mastodon State Historic Site →Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site
Covering about 1 acres, Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site lies in Jefferson County, in Pevely.
Hours, fees and rules for Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site →Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Popular activities here are swimming, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site →Castlewood State Park
The park supports mountain biking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Castlewood State Park →Route 66 State Park
Things to do include mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, biking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Route 66 State Park →Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Scott Joplin House State Historic Site →Don Robinson State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Don Robinson State Park →Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
Illinois Caverns State Natural Area is a natural area in Monroe County, about 8 miles south of Waterloo.
Hours, fees and rules for Illinois Caverns State Natural Area →Frank Holten State Park
In St. Clair County, about 2 miles southeast of East St. Louis, Frank Holten State Park covers about 1,047 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Frank Holten State Park →Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area
In Monroe County, about 13 miles south of Waterloo, Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area covers about 810 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area →Kidd Lake State Natural Area
Kidd Lake State Natural Area is a natural area in Monroe County, about 12 miles southeast of Festus.
Hours, fees and rules for Kidd Lake State Natural Area →Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
Popular activities here are mountain biking, horseback riding, biking, ranger programs, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park →Robertsville State Park
Visitors come for boating, fishing, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Robertsville State Park →Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)
Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) is a park in Madison County, in Pontoon Beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) →First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Popular activities here are mountain biking, historic sites, ranger programs, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site →Peabody River King
Peabody River King is a state fish and wildlife area in St. Clair County, in New Athens.
Hours, fees and rules for Peabody River King →Washington State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. The park says there are no showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington State Park →Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park
The park supports fishing and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park →St. Francois State Park
Visitors come for rock climbing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Francois State Park →Felix Vallé House State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Felix Vallé House State Historic Site →World Shooting and Recreational Complex
World Shooting and Recreational Complex is a park unit in Randolph County, about 4 miles north of Sparta.
Hours, fees and rules for World Shooting and Recreational Complex →Mississippi River SFWA
Mississippi River SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Jersey County, about 12 miles north of St. Charles.
Hours, fees and rules for Mississippi River SFWA →Pere Marquette State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Pere Marquette State Park →Missouri Mines State Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Missouri Mines State Historic Site →Hawn State Park
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hawn State Park →Meramec State Park
Popular activities here are cave tours, rock climbing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Meramec State Park →St. Joe State Park
Things to do include mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Joe State Park →Randolph County State Recreation Area
In Randolph County, about 3 miles northeast of Chester, Randolph County State Recreation Area covers about 1,138 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Randolph County State Recreation Area →Turkey Bluffs
Turkey Bluffs is an idnr site (no designation in title) in Randolph County, about 5 miles southeast of Chester.
Hours, fees and rules for Turkey Bluffs →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Arnold
- Don Robinson State Park 18 mi west · Campground listed
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 22 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Robertsville State Park 24 mi west · Campground listed
- Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) 25 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Washington State Park 29 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Arnold
- Washington State Park 29 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pere Marquette State Park 39 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Meramec State Park 42 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Arnold
- Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area 21 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 22 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Robertsville State Park 24 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Washington State Park 29 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- St. Francois State Park 32 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Arnold
- Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site 13 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Washington State Park 29 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- St. Francois State Park 32 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Meramec State Park 42 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- St. Joe State Park 43 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Arnold
- Mastodon State Historic Site 4 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Castlewood State Park 13 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Route 66 State Park 14 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Don Robinson State Park 18 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 22 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near Arnold
- Castlewood State Park 13 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Route 66 State Park 14 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Robertsville State Park 24 mi west · Fishing listed
- Washington State Park 29 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park 31 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Arnold
What is the closest state park to Arnold?
Mastodon State Historic Site is the closest, about 4 miles south of Arnold in a straight line. Next are Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site and Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Arnold?
29 state park units are within 50 miles, and 14 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Arnold have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Don Robinson State Park, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Robertsville State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Arnold?
Yes, at 9 parks, including Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Robertsville State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Arnold?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Festus, MO14 mi south
- Near St. Louis, MO16 mi northeast
- Near Wildwood, MO19 mi northwest
- Near Belleville, IL21 mi east
- Near St. Charles, MO27 mi north
- Near O'Fallon, MO31 mi northwest
- Near Edwardsville, IL33 mi northeast
- Near Washington, MO36 mi west
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.