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Acreage: 1,224.65
Year Acquired: 1979
Activities: camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking


Edward James Roberts once owned the land that is now Robertsville State Park. As one of the largest landowners in Franklin County at the time, the surrounding area became known as Robertsville. The Roberts family took advantage of the area's rich bottomland soils and its proximity to water to establish a very successful farm.

In the early 1900s, many St. Louis residents were attracted to a resort near Robertsville known as Meramec Terrace. The Meramec River, which provided a wide variety of recreational opportunities, was the highlight of many weekend escapes from city life. The Great Depression and World War II contributed to the decline of the weekend resort community.

Today, the land and the river attract visitors to Robertsville State Park. The 1,225-acre park features a variety of outdoor activities for visitors of all ages, including canoeing and fishing in the adjoining Meramec River. The shaded picnic area near the boat launch offers views of the Meramec and the surrounding scenic bluffs. Located near the entrance to the park, the large day-use area features two picnic shelters that are available for group reservation, several individual picnic sites and a playground. For those wishing to spend a night or more in the park, well-shaded basic and electric campsites are nestled among the wooded hills.