ArdPark's campground and cabins are only 90 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Located just 3 miles from each other, our cabins and campground provide a unique rental combination. From St. Louis or Illinois to Steelville: Take Highway 44 West to the Cuba exit (#208). At the Cuba exit, turn left onto Highway 19. Follow Highway 19 through Steelville until you reach the 3-way stop sign. Go straight at the 3-way stop onto Highway 8. Follow Highway 8 approximately 16 miles to Highway Y and follow the detailed directions provided with your reservation confirmation.

* A security deposit by MasterCard, Visa or Discover is required to confirm your reservation.
* Payment in full is due no later than upon check in.
* Dogs are not required to be leashed.
* Smoking is not allowed indoors but can be done on the screened porches where ashtrays are provided.d
* Please refer to the Policies stated on our website for complete information.

*Provide proof of your senior citizen status, age 60 or over, and receive 10% off your individual cost.
*Provide your current union card and receive 15% off your individual cost.
*Provide proof of your military status and receive 20% off your individual cost.
*Visit the Special Offers page on our website for additional deals, discounts and promotions.

Cabins at ArdPark include numerous, unheard of guest amenities. They are fully furnished with complete bed, bath and kitchen linens, pillow top mattresses, sofa sleepers, hairdryer, personal care products, cookware, crock pot, dishes, utensils, microwave, coffee pot, compliementary coffee and condiments, toaster, electric stove and oven, full refrigerator, clock radios, child booster seats, paper products, insect repellent, and more! Please visit our website to view a complete list of amenities included at each cabin.

Closest Business centers

*YMCA of the Ozarks is just 23 miles from ArdPark and offers business conference rooms. We are happy to work with the YMCA to plan and coordinate your event.
*Public Library in Potosi, Missouri

Closest Universities/Colleges

Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri (f/k/a University of Missouri Rolla-School of Mines), only 45 minutes from ArdPark.

Group retreats and small corporate events are welcomed. We suggest renting both cabins and our private riverfront acre campground to best accommodate your party.

We are a unique venue providing guests unheard of amenities, unprecedented freedoms and ultimate privacy. Our guests enjoy peace and quiet or play as loudly as they wish. Both cabins include a washer and dryer with laundry products, a picnic table, charcoal BBQ grill, outdoor chairs, a large campfire pit and supreme screened porch. With accommodations for 1 to 50 and countless activities and recreation on-site and nearby, ArdPark Cabins and Campground is a spectacular venue for your weekend getaway, long vacation, family reunion, group retreat, small corporate event, quiet honeymoon or anniversary, birthday celebration, small private wedding or any special occasion.

Complete cookware, servingware, some bakeware, utensils and silverware are provided for guests' convenience. Also supplied for your meals are paper plates, paper towels, napkins and aluminum foil.

Guests will be amazed at the countless activities and attractions at and near ArdPark Cabins and Campground.
Directly off of ArdPark property, access miles of secluded Mark Twain National Forest that provides nice trails for hiking, walking, or biking. Don't forget to look for wild berries during your walk and pick and eat what you find. The national forest land and ArdPark property are also great places to go mushroom hunting. The infamous Berryman Trail and 3 trailheads for the Ozark Trail are within 5 miles and provide additional hiking and biking opportunity. There are a variety museums in the area, Dillard Mill Historic Site is near and additional venues, such as the Fort Davidson Historic Site, are not far. Onondaga Cave State Park is just 16 miles and offers tours of one of Missouri's most beautiful caves. Meramec Spring Park is home to significant Missouri architecure, the Missouri Iron Works, and is within a 25 minute drive. Drive under an hour to visit Elephant Rocks State Park, Taum Sauk State Park and the Johnson Shut Ins. Steelville has its own winery and nearby St. James, MO is known for its numerous wineries, all providing tours, activities and tasting! Enjoy a concert in an intimate setting at Wildwood Springs or take in a comedy or musical at the Meramec Music Theatre, both in town. There are 2 drive in movie theaters within 23 miles, 2 bowling alleys within 16 miles and craft, specialty and antique shops galore. Steelville and the surrounding areas hold a variety of annual and seasonal fairs and festival. Guests have told us there no place better than ArdPark to stargaze and use their telescopes. Wide openings in the canopy at both cabins and the campground provide splendid views. The American Indians' Trail of Tears, now a famous auto route, runs next to ArdPark and through Steelville. Other scenic routes are also in the area. Whatever your pleasure is, you will satisfy it at or near ArdPark.

The Berryman Trail, the Ozark Trail and the adjoining Mark Twain National Forest are great for walks, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Guided horseback trail rides are offered by area 2 outfitters. They also rent canoes, kayaks and tubes for your float trip on the Meramec River or the Huzzah or Courtois Creeks. The Meramec River is also great for boating and several public boat launches are nearby. The river and creeks also provide for awesome swimming, but it you prefer a pool, a local outfitter and the community park have one. Fourche Valley Golf Course and Cuba Lakes Golf Course are open to the public. Both cabins come with a variety of board games. Horseshoes are provided at The Pines and the All American includes a croquet game. Just 20 miles near is a go-cart raceway and a paintball field is 5 miles down the road. We have 97 acres for hunting and numerous Missouri Conservation Areas are available as well. Do some fishing in the river and creeks or visit Maramec Spring Park to trout fish. There are some haunted places for ghost hunters and if you like geocaching there are many hidden geocaches nearby. Go spelunking along the creeks or search for a cave in the national forest, find it and win a prize! Both cabins and the campground lend plenty of room to set up and play the volleyball or badminton game you bring. Wildlife areas managed specifically for bird habitat are close to ArdPark for bird watching, and birders will adore viewing our native hummingbirds from the All American kitchen bay window or the outdoor feeders. St. Joe State Park and Sutton Bluff Recreation Area were prepared especially for ATV and dirt bike riders. ATVs can also be ridden on several national forest numbered roads that are close by. Unlike most cabin and campground facilities, we do allow guests to bring their ATVs and dirt bikes onsite for riding elsewhere. Everyone will find pleasing sports and activities at or near ArdPark Cabins and Campground.