Happy Camp Of Hematite Missouri’s guidebook
Essentials
Walmart-Festus station
The Big Box Store you already know
Smaller Grocery store - bring a quarter if you want to borrow a cart (you get it back when you return the cart). Also need your own bags, or you can grab a couple boxes from the bins to carry out your purchases
ALDI
700 S Truman BlvdSmaller Grocery store - bring a quarter if you want to borrow a cart (you get it back when you return the cart). Also need your own bags, or you can grab a couple boxes from the bins to carry out your purchases
Schnucks Festus
1181 W Gannon DrFull service grocery
Guests have told us this is some of the best coffee. Friendly people and tasty baked goods.
The Corner Cup Micro-Bakery
2 E Main StGuests have told us this is some of the best coffee. Friendly people and tasty baked goods.
Twin Cities Best Kept Secret
126 E Main StAnother bakery with raves reviews.
Dollar Tree
12450 Tesson Ferry RdDollar General
601 W Washington StNatural Health & Home
526 Bailey RdLarge selection of products. Holistic remedies and knowledgable owner.
This is a nice open air produce stand with local honey, plants, and some Amish products.
Richard's Produce
631 N Creek DrThis is a nice open air produce stand with local honey, plants, and some Amish products.
Drugstores
CVS Pharmacy
4255 Hampton AveWalgreens
1530 Lafayette AveMedical Emergency and Non-emergency
Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care
660A S Truman BlvdMercy hospital
State Parks and Out in Nature
Giant granite boulders with an easy walking path around the area
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Elephant Rocks State Park
7406 MO-21Giant granite boulders with an easy walking path around the area
Nice place to take a dip, or just study the geology. On busy summer weekends, you MUST get there before 10am because capacity restrictions apply. NO PETS allowed in the park.
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Parque Estatal Johnson's Shut-Ins
148 Taum Sauk TrailNice place to take a dip, or just study the geology. On busy summer weekends, you MUST get there before 10am because capacity restrictions apply. NO PETS allowed in the park.
Onondaga Cave State Park
7556 Hwy HThe best cave to visit in Missouri.
Meramec Caverns
1135 Hwy WNice cave, very commercial.
Montauk State Park
345 County Rd 6670Nice trout park, but a little bit of a drive
Underused shut-ins area. Nice place for a hike, and the site of the Missouri Kayak Races in the spring
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Millstream Gardens Conservation Area
Underused shut-ins area. Nice place for a hike, and the site of the Missouri Kayak Races in the spring
Petroglyphs, several hiking trails and easy access to the Big River for swimming/picnicking.
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Washington State Park
13041 MO-104Petroglyphs, several hiking trails and easy access to the Big River for swimming/picnicking.
West city park has grills and covered picnic areas. Rest rooms with running water. Large grassy areas and you can kayak from Happy Camp down the Joachim Creek right o the park :)
West City Park Disc Golf Course
Old State Highway AWest city park has grills and covered picnic areas. Rest rooms with running water. Large grassy areas and you can kayak from Happy Camp down the Joachim Creek right o the park :)
Beautiful trout fishing park built around an old iron furnace. Nice place for a picnic, or just to see the spring
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Maramec Spring Park
21880 Maramec Spring DrBeautiful trout fishing park built around an old iron furnace. Nice place for a picnic, or just to see the spring
Moderately challenging 2 miles trail with interesting formations, waterfalls and vegetation
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Pickle Springs
Dorlac RoadModerately challenging 2 miles trail with interesting formations, waterfalls and vegetation
Climb to the top of Taum Sauk Mountain and be on top of Missouri – literally. Geologists believe that Taum Sauk is among the very few areas in the US never to have been submerged in ancient seas. The waterfalls are especially scenic after a heavy rain.
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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
Hwy. CCClimb to the top of Taum Sauk Mountain and be on top of Missouri – literally. Geologists believe that Taum Sauk is among the very few areas in the US never to have been submerged in ancient seas. The waterfalls are especially scenic after a heavy rain.
With a 13-mile paved bicycle trail, many miles of horse riding trails, hundreds of acres for off-road vehicle and several lakes for fishing, St. Joe offers a little something for everyone.
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Parque Estatal St. Joe
2800 Pimville RdWith a 13-mile paved bicycle trail, many miles of horse riding trails, hundreds of acres for off-road vehicle and several lakes for fishing, St. Joe offers a little something for everyone.
Many miles of hiking trails with multiple access points to Big River.
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St. Francois State Park
Many miles of hiking trails with multiple access points to Big River.
Over 13 miles of hiking trails with access to the Meramec River for swimming, fishing and boating.
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Meramec State Park
115 Meramec Park DriveOver 13 miles of hiking trails with access to the Meramec River for swimming, fishing and boating.
A hidden gem in Missouri park system. Good hiking trails, clear creeks and interesting rock formations.
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Hawn State Park
12096 Park DrA hidden gem in Missouri park system. Good hiking trails, clear creeks and interesting rock formations.
underused public area featuring unique glades and forest found only in this region of the Ozarks.
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Hughes Mountain Natural Area
13706 State Hwy Munderused public area featuring unique glades and forest found only in this region of the Ozarks.
This remote, 4000 acres area features 10.5 mile hiking trail with a wonderful overlook of the scenic Arcadia Valley. Make sure to pack water as the mountain is unusually arid.
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Buford Mountain Conservation Area
This remote, 4000 acres area features 10.5 mile hiking trail with a wonderful overlook of the scenic Arcadia Valley. Make sure to pack water as the mountain is unusually arid.
Scenic area for short hikes that will probably be your own when you take a chance and visit this secret little gem
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Hickory Canyons Natural Area
Scenic area for short hikes that will probably be your own when you take a chance and visit this secret little gem
Entertainment and Activities
Festus 8 Cinema
1522 Parkway WJust 4 miles from Happy Camp. Tuesday specials for members.
Starlite Drive-In
15605 MO-21Yes, Drive-ins do still exist.
Good rainy-day option and Great Value at only $6 per person to visit. Indoor Pool with slide and seasonal outdoor water play area and pool with concession stand. All the basic gym stuff and classes plus meeting rooms.
Arnold Recreation Center
1695 Missouri State RdGood rainy-day option and Great Value at only $6 per person to visit. Indoor Pool with slide and seasonal outdoor water play area and pool with concession stand. All the basic gym stuff and classes plus meeting rooms.
Do your kids want to touch a goat? Well, here's the chance.
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Critter Lane Petting Zoo
9100 Critter LnDo your kids want to touch a goat? Well, here's the chance.
Super place for the kids to splash around on a hot summer day.
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Farmington Water Park
2 Black Knight DrSuper place for the kids to splash around on a hot summer day.
Kids rides, games, bowling alley and lots more things to do on a rainy day.
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Bonne Terre Family Fun Center
111 Old Orchard RdKids rides, games, bowling alley and lots more things to do on a rainy day.
Ozark Thunder Indoor Gun Range LLC.
5157 Flat River RdIndoor shooting range with a small gun shop attached.
Engler Park has much to offer, from bird sanctuary, soccer field, walking trails, fishing pond and most famous the region's newest 18-hole Disk Golf course.
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Engler Park
651 Vargo RdEngler Park has much to offer, from bird sanctuary, soccer field, walking trails, fishing pond and most famous the region's newest 18-hole Disk Golf course.
Cool Tour through a mine from the 1800's - (part walking part boat). Must be able to do steps down into and back up from the mine
Bonne Terre Mine Dive Shop
185 Park AveCool Tour through a mine from the 1800's - (part walking part boat). Must be able to do steps down into and back up from the mine
Looking for something different? Just a few miles from Happy Camp is Guided Kayaking in the dark through an abandon sandstone mine.
Crystal City Underground
Looking for something different? Just a few miles from Happy Camp is Guided Kayaking in the dark through an abandon sandstone mine.
Jam-packed with air and space memorabilia and actual artifacts from NASA.
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The Space Museum
118 E School StJam-packed with air and space memorabilia and actual artifacts from NASA.
Break out your inner monkey - Go Ape is an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience - Ziplines and a Ropes Course at Creve Coeur Park. Bring your muscles for a great workout!
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Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure - Creve Coeur Park
13219 Streetcar DrBreak out your inner monkey - Go Ape is an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience - Ziplines and a Ropes Course at Creve Coeur Park. Bring your muscles for a great workout!
Animal fun and history with over 900 animals, a historic cabin, carousel, pony rides and more!
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Grant's Farm
7385 Gravois RdAnimal fun and history with over 900 animals, a historic cabin, carousel, pony rides and more!
Kids experience hands-on learning ALL day, creativity, and encouraged experimentation that develops problem solving skills.
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La Casa Mágica, Museo Infantil de St. Louis
516 S Kirkwood RdKids experience hands-on learning ALL day, creativity, and encouraged experimentation that develops problem solving skills.
Zoológico de San Luis
1 Government DrGreat zoo with FREE admission.
3 level, interactive kid and adult playground. Another rainy day option to check out.
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Museo de la Ciudad
750 N 16th St3 level, interactive kid and adult playground. Another rainy day option to check out.
Part of the Missouri Botanical Garden with nearly 2,000 tropical butterflies live in free flight, in carefully controlled environment houses.
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The Butterfly House
15050 Faust PkPart of the Missouri Botanical Garden with nearly 2,000 tropical butterflies live in free flight, in carefully controlled environment houses.
Free to go into the museum and such,... The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot monument in St. Louis, it is the world's tallest arch and Missouri's tallest accessible building. Fee to ride to the top.
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The Gateway Arch
Free to go into the museum and such,... The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot monument in St. Louis, it is the world's tallest arch and Missouri's tallest accessible building. Fee to ride to the top.
Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark. Looking for a cheap mid-week evening out? Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine - The Whitaker Music Festival is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdFounded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark. Looking for a cheap mid-week evening out? Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine - The Whitaker Music Festival is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.
Once a bustling train station in the late 1800s, it has now been transformed a go-to destination for family fun. Home to the St Louis Aquarium, A- Maze-Ing Mirror maze, The St Louis Wheel, mini - golf and MORE,.. this is a great place to hang with the family, rain or shine.
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Union Station
Once a bustling train station in the late 1800s, it has now been transformed a go-to destination for family fun. Home to the St Louis Aquarium, A- Maze-Ing Mirror maze, The St Louis Wheel, mini - golf and MORE,.. this is a great place to hang with the family, rain or shine.
One of the Lou's newest attractions - part of the Union Station re-vamp into a go-to spot for families.
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Acuario de San Luis en Union Station
201 S 18th StOne of the Lou's newest attractions - part of the Union Station re-vamp into a go-to spot for families.
42 climate-controlled gondolas, you’ll be able to go 200 feet in the air for breathtaking views of the city.
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The St. Louis Wheel
201 S 18th St42 climate-controlled gondolas, you’ll be able to go 200 feet in the air for breathtaking views of the city.
Aquaport
2344 McKelvey RdSeasonal outdoor water park with snack bar.
Indoor-outdoor spot for mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages & and arcade.
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Swing-A-Round Fun Town
335 Skinker LnIndoor-outdoor spot for mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages & and arcade.
Roller coasters, go-karts, bumper cars, mini bowling, tiny town, and pizza.
St. Louis' Incredible Pizza Company
5254 S Lindbergh BlvdRoller coasters, go-karts, bumper cars, mini bowling, tiny town, and pizza.
Sightseeing
Laumeier is one of the first and largest sculpture parks in the country, and considered to be one of the top ten in the world. The 105-acre park is located in the heart of St. Louis County and is home to more than 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures.
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Parque de Esculturas Laumeier
12580 Rott RdLaumeier is one of the first and largest sculpture parks in the country, and considered to be one of the top ten in the world. The 105-acre park is located in the heart of St. Louis County and is home to more than 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures.
National Blues Museum
615 Washington AveThis day-use park features a small section of old Route 66. The visitor center includes Route 66 and Times Beach exhibits. The park has Meramec River access, picnic areas and shelters.
Route 66 State Park
97 N Outer RdThis day-use park features a small section of old Route 66. The visitor center includes Route 66 and Times Beach exhibits. The park has Meramec River access, picnic areas and shelters.
World Chess Hall of Fame
4652 Maryland AveThe Louis Bolduc House was built in the first town in Missouri, around 1792, by one of the wealthiest French Americans. In addition to the unique architecture, the museum has a large collection of 18th century French colonial furnishings and artifacts.
Bolduc House Museum
198 Market StThe Louis Bolduc House was built in the first town in Missouri, around 1792, by one of the wealthiest French Americans. In addition to the unique architecture, the museum has a large collection of 18th century French colonial furnishings and artifacts.
Food scene
Great burgers and shakes. Gordon's Stoplight is a local landmark and has been tempting taste buds since the diner was established by Gordon Heddell in 1948.
Gordon's Stop Light Drive In
500 Bailey RdGreat burgers and shakes. Gordon's Stoplight is a local landmark and has been tempting taste buds since the diner was established by Gordon Heddell in 1948.
Open at 4PM (dinner only), for more than 50 years and nestled right in the heart of Festus, is a Relaxed dining option with old-fashioned flair, serving French dishes & creative cocktails.
Petit Paree Restaurant & Lounge
228 E Main StOpen at 4PM (dinner only), for more than 50 years and nestled right in the heart of Festus, is a Relaxed dining option with old-fashioned flair, serving French dishes & creative cocktails.
Restaurant, coffee house, pizza parlor, bar and gathering place. Get the pretzel appetizer :)
The Brick Bistro & Brew
218 East Main StreetRestaurant, coffee house, pizza parlor, bar and gathering place. Get the pretzel appetizer :)
Pogolino's Pizza and More
29 E Main StLocal pizza place. Family atmosphere, friendly staff.
Main & Mill Brewing Company
240 East Main StreetLocal brewery. Good burgers. Family friendly. Outdoor dining available.
Just a couple miles away...Casual dining - mostly known for breakfast and lunch; does a mean fried chicken when it's on their list of specials.
Country Cafe
2561 US-67Just a couple miles away...Casual dining - mostly known for breakfast and lunch; does a mean fried chicken when it's on their list of specials.
A fresh take on seafood. This cafeteria style experience is unique and tasty! We give it two thumbs UP :)
Krabby Daddy's
102 Pine StreetA fresh take on seafood. This cafeteria style experience is unique and tasty! We give it two thumbs UP :)