Maramec Spring — Local services in St. James

Maramec spring is the birthplace of Maramec river. This place is around 90 minutes drive from Saint Louis. The natural beauty is absolutely mind blowing. The place is full of greenery. The walk trail to the spring is stroller friendly and it is a comfortable walk for all ages. The exact starting point, the spring, is not too wide or big but it is flown somewhere overflown covering a large land and wet land area. The speciality of this spring is the source of the river is underground. I have seen this for the first time. It is creating a beautiful small waterfall nearby that renders an awesome photo shoot spot. In selected areas the authority is making a fishery of trout fish. It is open for fishing under tickets and at a designated area. Still now the iron extraction site, factory, part of old fixtures are in existence. There is a museum, very neat and clean, a species of snake is kept there alive as a habitat of the place. From the museum exhibits we get to know the underground structure of the place, it is made up of marble and known as cave town. The museum is really academically very rich. We went to the historic drive to the old iron mine, it...

Please forgive my photos. I only use my phone camera. I grew up in another state living very close to a state park. It was my favorite place. When I moved here, it delighted me to find this park so close to me. It's only about three miles or so out of Saint James. It's so soothing to walk by the spring. There's a pollinator habitat as well. On my last visit, I saw five different types of butterflies. I also saw bumblebees and bees in general. Did my heart good. They have trout fishing, but please remember that it requires a five dollar fee. Last time I went it had to be paid cash, so be prepared. You can get a year's access to visit the park for $50 (trout sticker $5 additional per person) for your car. Anyone in the car is covered by that entrance sticker. Otherwise, I believe it's still $5 for a day pass (trout sticker is an additional $5 per person). They have several shelters and some playground stuff for the kids. I go there often and would recommend a...

Maramec Springs offers fishing with a stream that is stocked daily, walking and hiking opportunities as well as Camping and Picnic Shelters ideal for a family re-union. It's ideal for a daytrip away from the hustle and bustle or a fun weekend Camping trip that does not cost and arm and a leg. With almost 200 acres of land, this park offers activities for young and old alike. The park is owned and maintained by a private foundation and charges a $5.00 day use fee. Fishing requires a valid fishing license and a $3.00 fee. The fees for Camping range from $16.00 for non-electric sites to $36.00 for electric sites. During free fishing days, there is no charge for children...