Meramec Caverns
Meramec Caverns is the collective name for a 4.6-mile (7.4 km) cavern system in the Ozarks, near Stanton, Missouri. It is 1 mi west of Miramiguoa Park. Highs of 69–80°F make April, May, September and October the mildest time to go.
A cave, 1 mi west of Miramiguoa Park
Sullivan is the nearest base
Sullivan is 4 miles southwest, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Here are the months at Meramec Caverns, with their weather.
Meramec Caverns
Meramec Caverns is the collective name for a 4.6-mile (7.4 km) cavern system in the Ozarks, near Stanton, Missouri. The caverns were formed from the erosion of large limestone deposits over millions of years. Pre-Columbian Native American artifacts have been found in the caverns. Currently the cavern system is a tourist attraction, with more than fifty billboards along Interstate 44 and is considered one of the primary attractions along former U.S. Highway 66. Meramec Caverns is the most-visited cave in Missouri with some 150,000 visitors annually.
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- Cave
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- 9.5K a year
Lodging near Meramec Caverns
Close by, places to stay are in Sullivan (9) and Stanton (3).
Sullivan
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
6,942 people
4 mi southwest of Meramec Caverns
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Meramec Caverns | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 9 5 hotels · 4 motels | 6,942 | $163K | D |
| Stanton | 2 mi north | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 175 | $174K | — |
| St. Clair | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 4,813 | $158K | D |
| Steelville | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 14 1 hotel · 1 motel · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 1,447 | $93K | C− |
| Washington | 22 mi north | 35 min | 11 4 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 15,906 | $232K | C+ |
| Miramiguoa Park | 1 mi east | — | 1 1 campground | 122 | $134K | — |
| Charmwood | 3 mi north | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 16 | — | — |
| Augusta | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 11 2 hotels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 265 | $363K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Meramec Caverns
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Your questions on Meramec Caverns
What town is Meramec Caverns near?
Miramiguoa Park, MO, about 1 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Meramec Caverns?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 69–80°.
What is the closest airport to Meramec Caverns?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 52 miles away.
Where should I stay near Meramec Caverns?
Sullivan (4 mi, 9 places to stay), Stanton (2 mi, 3 places to stay) and St. Clair (9 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Miramiguoa Park
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Miramiguoa Park’s Town Square.
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