recreation & activities
lets have an adventure!
Mound Ridge has a variety of activities open for campers and individual use that can be enjoyed during their stay. Guests can choose to do anything from kayaking, fishing, using a zip-line, climbing on a rock wall, hiking, and much more! Just let us know what you’d like to do at time of reservation. Continue below for more information. To view prices, visit our Rates page.
FISHING
Mound Ridge is a perfect location for fishing in the upper Meramec River. You can spot smallmouth bass, sunfish, bluegill or trout. Or you can paddle only two river miles from Mound Ridge to the Woodson K Woods Access, which is a prime trout fishing area in the early spring. Come fish for the day, or stay for the weekend! Fishing licenses can be purchased at Meramec Spring Park located only 2.5 miles from Mound Ridge on Highway 8.
RIVER PLAY
The best feature of Mound Ridge is the Meramec river access, where guests can swim, sunbathe, or use canoes, kayaks or inner tubes to paddle themselves as far as they wish to and from camp. We would also be happy to teach you how to canoe/kayak. There are also several float trips to go on, for more information visit the ‘Float Trip’ page.
ZIPLINE
Our zipline is a 300 foot zip off the ridge from the woods into a field. It is fun for all ages, and is simple and enjoyable. To use the zipline, it is $10 a person for unlimited runs.
ROCK WALL
The rock climbing wall is challenge by choice, meaning it offers a variety of challenge levels. It is safe, and we always have multiple people spotting climbers while in use.
NATURE TRAILS
We have beautiful nature trails that you can hike or mountain bike. Reconnect with nature you as explore the Ozark countryside in the peace and quiet.
SWIMMING POOL
Our pool is a perfect place to relax during the summer. There are two separate shower rooms, pool chairs and toys available for use. We have certified lifeguards on duty during summer hours or per request, other wise it is swim at your own risk. The pool is open May through September.
PLAYGROUND
Our playground is located between the pavilion and the pool, near the main entrance of Mound Ridge.
MOUNTAIN BOARDING
Mountain boarding is a cross over sport between skateboarding and snowboarding. Let us safely and easily teach you how! Mountainboarding can be learned within an hour. Our personal protection equipment such as a helmet, knee and elbow pads, is always recommended.
ARCHERY
If you would like to learn archery or practice, we have all of the necessary equipment available for rent. Kids also learn archery during our summer camps.
VOLLEYBALL
Near the pool and playground is also a volleyball net if you would like to play!
HORSE BACK RIDING
Enjoy our trails where you can ride your horses
MOUNTAIN BIKING
We have off road mountain biking trails for you to enjoy