Guest accommodations also include a motel with 22 rooms and a conference center. Lodging rental is coordinated at the park store that also has picnic supplies, toiletries, tackle, souvenirs and firewood. Dining at the park's rustic dining lodge is popular with many guests. The scenic view from its patio is among the best in the park. Group and banquet dining arrangements are also available.
Hours vary by season.
Located near the park entrance is the visitor center. Here, guests will find additional literature, exhibits and a slide show to obtain an overview of the park's natural, cultural and recreational resources. Many of the center's exhibits focus on the Meramec River. Large aquariums display the amazing variety of aquatic life found in the river from a closeness that one otherwise might not experience. The exhibit also includes a life-size riverbank diorama.