Missouri is full of amazing and beautiful natural attractions. We have many awesome state parks, conservation areas, and even a national forest all open for public use. It’s hard to pick which amazing location to visit next but here are 12 natural attractions that we have featured before compiled into one action packed list. Summer is the best time to experience all the natural beauty Missouri has to offer, so get out there and start making memories!
- Marble Creek Recreation Area
MO Division of Tourism/Flickr Located in the Mark Twain National Forest, Marble Creek Recreation Area is a beautiful place to camp out this summer. Check out the amazing hiking trails and cool off in Marble Creek located right off the campsites. Click here for the address and more information.
- Taum Sauk Mountain
Ginger M./TripAdvisor Taum Sauk Mountain is Missouri’s highest point of elevation. Located in Ironton you will be blown away by the beautiful views and natural waterfalls. Click here for the address and more information.
- Echo Bluff State Park
Echo Bluff State Park/Facebook Echo Bluff State Park is Missouri’s newest park and is full of awesome activities and beautiful surroundings. Click here for the address and more information.
- Rocky Falls
Granger Meador/Flickr This awesome swimming hole is another example of a “shut-in.” Beat the heat and take your family and friends to cool off under the falls. Click here for the address and more information.
- Cave Vinyard and Winery
Derek L./Yelp Missouri summers can get hot and the humidity can be intense. Luckily, in the cave state you can head underground for perfect temperatures year round. If you haven’t sipped wine underground this is an experience you can’t afford to miss. Click here for the address and more information.
- Prairie Garden Trust
Prairie Garden Trust/Website Long ago Missouri was covered in natural prairies. Overtime, development has nearly wiped away our natural habitats. If you want to see what Missouri looked like in it’s former glory be sure to visit the Prairie Garden Trust in New Bloomfield. Click here for the address and more information.
- Bennett Springs State Park
Lori J./TripAdvisor Bennett Springs State Park is one of Missouri’s most popular trout fishing destinations. With awesome trails and great swimming holes this park should be on your Missouri bucket list. Click here for the address and more information.
- Rockbridge Memorial State Park
Charles Garvin/AllTrails Another beautiful state park is the Rockbridge Memorial State Park. Hike the awesome trails that lead to the cool and enchanting Devi’s Icebox. Click here for the address and more information.
- Arcadia Valley
Jeff Hamm/Flickr Arcadia Valley is one of Missouri’s most beautiful destinations. Find Johnson’s Shut-Ins and Elephant Rock State Park there as well as hundreds of camp grounds and hiking trails throughout the area. Click here for the address and more information.
- Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Missouri Dept. of Conservation/Facebook Located in North County St. Louis is Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. Right now you can visit and see the beautiful sunflower field or just take in the amazing scenery around the Mississippi River. Click here for the address and more information.
- Devil’s Honeycomb Trail
Raymond Sparuge/AllTrails Another natural treasure in southeastern Missouri is the Devil’s Honeycomb Trail. This is a geological wonder you will have to see for yourself. Click here for the address and more information.
- Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Jason St Peter/Flickr Doqwood Canyon is an amazing nature park near the Arkansas boarder. Check out beautiful waterfalls and endless activities before having dinner at the Mill and Canyon Grill Restaurant.Click here for the address and more information.
Have you been to any of these 12 natural attractions? Which places have been your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
MO Division of Tourism/Flickr
Located in the Mark Twain National Forest, Marble Creek Recreation Area is a beautiful place to camp out this summer. Check out the amazing hiking trails and cool off in Marble Creek located right off the campsites. Click here for the address and more information.
Ginger M./TripAdvisor
Taum Sauk Mountain is Missouri’s highest point of elevation. Located in Ironton you will be blown away by the beautiful views and natural waterfalls. Click here for the address and more information.
Echo Bluff State Park/Facebook
Echo Bluff State Park is Missouri’s newest park and is full of awesome activities and beautiful surroundings. Click here for the address and more information.
Granger Meador/Flickr
This awesome swimming hole is another example of a “shut-in.” Beat the heat and take your family and friends to cool off under the falls. Click here for the address and more information.
Derek L./Yelp
Missouri summers can get hot and the humidity can be intense. Luckily, in the cave state you can head underground for perfect temperatures year round. If you haven’t sipped wine underground this is an experience you can’t afford to miss. Click here for the address and more information.
Prairie Garden Trust/Website
Long ago Missouri was covered in natural prairies. Overtime, development has nearly wiped away our natural habitats. If you want to see what Missouri looked like in it’s former glory be sure to visit the Prairie Garden Trust in New Bloomfield. Click here for the address and more information.
Lori J./TripAdvisor
Bennett Springs State Park is one of Missouri’s most popular trout fishing destinations. With awesome trails and great swimming holes this park should be on your Missouri bucket list. Click here for the address and more information.
Charles Garvin/AllTrails
Another beautiful state park is the Rockbridge Memorial State Park. Hike the awesome trails that lead to the cool and enchanting Devi’s Icebox. Click here for the address and more information.
Jeff Hamm/Flickr
Arcadia Valley is one of Missouri’s most beautiful destinations. Find Johnson’s Shut-Ins and Elephant Rock State Park there as well as hundreds of camp grounds and hiking trails throughout the area. Click here for the address and more information.
Missouri Dept. of Conservation/Facebook
Located in North County St. Louis is Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. Right now you can visit and see the beautiful sunflower field or just take in the amazing scenery around the Mississippi River. Click here for the address and more information.
Raymond Sparuge/AllTrails
Another natural treasure in southeastern Missouri is the Devil’s Honeycomb Trail. This is a geological wonder you will have to see for yourself. Click here for the address and more information.
Jason St Peter/Flickr
Doqwood Canyon is an amazing nature park near the Arkansas boarder. Check out beautiful waterfalls and endless activities before having dinner at the Mill and Canyon Grill Restaurant.Click here for the address and more information.
If you’re looking for more awesome outdoor attractions in Missouri check out these 12 things to do in Missouri this summer.
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