About this spot
From St. Louis – Proceed south on I-55 toward U.S. 67, which you'll access just past the Festus/Route A exit at Exit 174. Head south on U.S. 67 through Bonne Terre, Park Hills, and Leadington into Farmington. South of Farmington, take the Route W overpass exit. Continue on Route W for 18 miles until you reach a flashing traffic signal at a three-way intersection. Turn right onto northbound Highway 21 and drive two miles to the park entrance on your right. Total drive time is approximately ninety minutes. From Jefferson City – Take U.S. 50 east to U.S. 63, then turn right onto U.S. 63 heading toward Vichy. At the intersection of U.S. 63 and Highway 68, turn left onto Highway 68. Proceed through St. James, and south of town where Highway 68 meets Highway 8, bear left to stay on Highway 8. Continue on Highway 8 to Potosi, then turn right onto Highway 21 after leaving town. The park entrance is located on the left side of Highway 21, approximately five miles south of Belleview. This route takes around two hours and thirty minutes. From Springfield/Joplin – Take I-44 toward St. Louis and exit at the St. James Overpass (Exit 195), turning right onto Highway 8. Stay on Highway 8 through St. James, and south of town where it meets Highway 68, stay left to remain on Highway 8. Drive to Potosi and turn right onto Highway 21. The park entrance is on the left side of Highway 21, about five miles south of Belleview. Plan for at least four hours of travel time.