State Parks Near Washington, Missouri
21 state park units lie within 50 miles of Washington, including 4 parks across the line in Illinois. The closest is Robertsville State Park, about 14 mi southeast of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Robertsville State Park14 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 21 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 103 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 9pets allowed
State parks near Washington, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Washington; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Deutschheim State Historic Site
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Deutschheim 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 →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 →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 →Cuivre River State Park
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cuivre River State Park →Mastodon State Historic Site
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mastodon State Historic Site →Onondaga Cave State Park
Visitors come for cave tours, mountain biking, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Onondaga Cave State Park →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 →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 →Graham Cave State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Graham Cave State Park →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 →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 →Ray Norbut
Ray Norbut is a state fish and wildlife area about 16 miles northeast of Troy.
Hours, fees and rules for Ray Norbut →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 →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Washington
- Robertsville State Park 14 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 18 mi east · Campground listed
- Don Robinson State Park 21 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Meramec State Park 24 mi south · Campground listed
- Cuivre River State Park 34 mi north · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Washington
- Meramec State Park 24 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Washington State Park 37 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pere Marquette State Park 39 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Washington
- Robertsville State Park 14 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 18 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Meramec State Park 24 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cuivre River State Park 34 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Onondaga Cave State Park 36 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Washington
- Meramec State Park 24 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site 32 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cuivre River State Park 34 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Onondaga Cave State Park 36 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Washington State Park 37 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Washington
- Robertsville State Park 14 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 18 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Don Robinson State Park 21 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Route 66 State Park 22 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Meramec State Park 24 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near Washington
- Robertsville State Park 14 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Route 66 State Park 22 mi east · Fishing listed
- Meramec State Park 24 mi south · Fishing listed
- Castlewood State Park 26 mi east · Fishing listed
- Cuivre River State Park 34 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Washington
What is the closest state park to Washington?
Robertsville State Park is the closest, about 14 miles southeast of Washington in a straight line. Next are Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Don Robinson State Park.
How many state parks are near Washington?
21 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Washington have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Robertsville State Park, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Don Robinson State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Washington?
Yes, at 9 parks, including Robertsville State Park, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Meramec 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 Washington?
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 Wildwood, MO19 mi east
- Near O'Fallon, MO23 mi northeast
- Near St. Charles, MO32 mi northeast
- Near Arnold, MO36 mi east
- Near Festus, MO40 mi southeast
- Near St. Louis, MO42 mi east
- Near Belleville, IL55 mi east
- Near Edwardsville, IL58 mi east
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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.