A beautiful spring-fed park less than an hour north of the valley, with trout fishing, a fish hatchery, hiking, and camping along the Meramec River.
Meramec Spring Park, near Steelville, is a gorgeous privately operated park built around one of the Ozarks' loveliest springs. The crystal-clear spring feeds a trout stream stocked by the on-site fish hatchery, and the park offers fishing, hiking trails, camping, and picnicking beneath towering trees.
Less than an hour's drive north of the Arcadia Valley, it makes a perfect half-day or full-day getaway — or an easy addition to a wider Ozarks road trip. Bring a fishing license if you plan to wet a line, or just enjoy the trails and the turquoise water.
