State Parks Near Wildwood, Missouri
26 state park units lie within 50 miles of Wildwood, including 9 parks across the line in Illinois. The closest is Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, about 3 mi northwest of town. 9 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park3 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 9of 26 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 103 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 9pets allowed
State parks near Wildwood, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Wildwood; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Castlewood State Park
The park supports mountain biking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Castlewood 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 →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 →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 →Mastodon State Historic Site
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mastodon 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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) →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 →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 →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 →Ray Norbut
Ray Norbut is a state fish and wildlife area about 16 miles northeast of Troy.
Hours, fees and rules for Ray Norbut →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 →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 →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 →Deutschheim State Historic Site
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Deutschheim 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 →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Wildwood
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 3 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Don Robinson State Park 13 mi south · Campground listed
- Robertsville State Park 13 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Pere Marquette State Park 28 mi north · Campground listed
- Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) 33 mi east · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Wildwood
- Pere Marquette State Park 28 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Washington State Park 34 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Meramec State Park 35 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Wildwood
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 3 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Robertsville State Park 13 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pere Marquette State Park 28 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Washington State Park 34 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Meramec State Park 35 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Wildwood
- Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site 22 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Washington State Park 34 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Meramec State Park 35 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cuivre River State Park 35 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- St. Francois State Park 43 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Wildwood
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 3 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Route 66 State Park 6 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Castlewood State Park 7 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Don Robinson State Park 13 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Robertsville State Park 13 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near Wildwood
- Route 66 State Park 6 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Castlewood State Park 7 mi east · Fishing listed
- Robertsville State Park 13 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Washington State Park 34 mi south · Fishing listed
- Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park 34 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Wildwood
What is the closest state park to Wildwood?
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is the closest, about 3 miles northwest of Wildwood in a straight line. Next are Route 66 State Park and Castlewood State Park.
How many state parks are near Wildwood?
26 state park units are within 50 miles, and 9 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Wildwood have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Don Robinson 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 Wildwood?
Yes, at 9 parks, including Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Robertsville State Park and Pere Marquette 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 Wildwood?
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 O'Fallon, MO15 mi north
- Near St. Charles, MO17 mi northeast
- Near Washington, MO19 mi west
- Near Arnold, MO19 mi southeast
- Near St. Louis, MO23 mi east
- Near Festus, MO28 mi southeast
- Near Belleville, IL37 mi east
- Near Edwardsville, IL39 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.