St. Louis Parks & Recreation: Lone Elk Park

Lone Elk Park

I-44 North Outer Road west of Highway 141
1 Lone Elk Park Rd 63088
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546 acres

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Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area. Motorcycles prohibited.
Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle.

Trail Map Find your way along the Chubb Trail and the White Bison Trail.

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Wildlife area with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. World Bird Sanctuary. Chubb Trail access. Picnic sites and shelters. Facilities in Lone Elk Park include:

Reservable

White Tail Deer Shelter (PP01)

  • Located downstream from the dam.
  • Maximum: 100 people
  • # of Picnic Tables: 10
  • # of B-B-Q Pits: 2
  • Electric: Yes
  • Water: Yes
  • Playground: No
  • Restroom: Yes (Pit Latrines; 50 feet)
  • Note: Medium incline; moderate accessibility. Open space for volleyball, horseshoes, washers.

Ralph Foley Shelter (PP02)

  • Maximum: 100 people
  • # of Picnic Tables: 10
  • # of B-B-Q Pits: 1
  • Electric: No
  • Water: No
  • Playground: No
  • Restroom: Yes (Pit Latrines; 250 feet)
  • Note: Paved trail from parking lot to shelter.

Picnic Site #1 (PS01)

  • Maximum: 30 people
  • # of Picnic Tables: 3
  • # of B-B-Q Pits: 1
  • Playground: No
  • Restroom: Yes (Pit Latrine; 200 feet)
  • Note: Area is surrounded by shade trees.

Picnic Site #2 (PS02)

  • Maximum: 30 people
  • # of Picnic Tables: 3
  • # of B-B-Q Pits: 1
  • Playground: No
  • Restroom: Yes (Modern at Visitor Center)
  • Note: Area is surrounded by shade trees and is located close to a hiking trail.
Non-reservable

Picnic Sites also available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Related sites
http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/