Reviews of West Tyson County Park. (Campground) in St. Louis (Missouri).

West Tyson County Park

235 Reviews

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131 N Outer Rd, Eureka, MO 63025, United States

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Information of West Tyson County Park, Campground in St. Louis (Missouri)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of West Tyson County Park

Brent Bantz

Great walking trail, mostly level ground with a few minor obstacles like crossing a creek on a log, a few slippery creek banks and some occasional rocky areas that are slick. Bikes allowed but never see them there. Trail follows along the rivers edge all the way to the west edge of Castlewood trail and rock beach (1.5 mile) or circle back and follow signs to the left (1 mile) to go through the huge wild grass meadow (.5 mile) near the train tracks to the parking area.

Bill Pentland

Great place to hike. Well maintained.

M FerMas

Easy to find from I-44. Great thick canopy coverage rendering shady picnic areas. Bring insect repellant if going thru trails. Dirt trails 0.5 and up to 7 miles one-way. Great for hiking, biking, trail jogging, and horseback riding. Trails can incline up to 20 degrees in dirt, rocky and slate chip paths. Trekking poles recommended to help navigate uneven ground. Restrooms available. Not recommended for mobility-challenged.

Natalie Pickering

Excellent trail with varying levels of difficulty and environments ranging from riverside to swamp to field to steep climbs. Lots of wildlife. Lightly trafficked. Pet friendly.

Flora Grebe

It was my first time visiting this park. It’s beautiful . I would go next year that’s for sure. Here are some photos I took.

ABDULLOH YO'LDOSH

Very peaceful place. Good for hiking, maybe for mountain biking. However, small parking.

Wesley Miles

Very cool Park within drivable distance from St Louis. Has nice hiking trails where you can find fossils and had good picknic sites.

Mariana K

I love coming to West Tyson for hikes with my dog! The trails are nice and easy, some picturesque views, easy to park even when the parking lot is full, bathroom always clean and we'll maintained.

Dan McCormac

Best 3-4 mile hiking trail you can find near St. Louis.

Andy Duane

Nice hike. It’s a long trail. We’ll be back to do the whole thing when we have more time.

Bryan Johnson

Great hike! Definitely going to sweat on this one. Great for the whole family.

Dena Schoenike

Had fun relaxing in the creek. Very clean although you can tell it’s recently flooded and was muddy/sandy in places.

Kristi Schmits

I had a great hike on the Flint Quarry trail. Lovely views, plenty of climbs and good rest points. The roads are narrow in and out, so watch out for traffic.

Erin Hooper

Went on a beautiful hike to break up an 8 hr. drive! Highly recommended.

Glennon Williams

I want to rate this 1 star to keep people away, but it's easily my favorite place to hike in the immediate STL area

Cynthia

Beautiful park. Some steep trails and rocky footing but incredible views.

Jake Grossbauer

There are various trails, most which are moderate plus in difficulty due to steep grades and rocks. Take your time and many can enjoy the area.

Matthew Odle

Great park with lots of uphill trails. Little more on the rugged side, not paved but rocks/trails make it fun.

Laura Clark

Beautiful hiking trails. Very peaceful.

Tim Nolen

This is one of my favorite places to hike. No matter the time of year, this park is extremely gorgeous. The trails are extremely long, and thus I have never completed one. There are a few areas that was tough to walk / hike. A lot of cyclers consider this one of the hardest trails in the St Louis area to ride on. There are few spots good for photography. The parking lots are not the biggest, and this Parking can be tough on the weekends. The lower half has some campground, a bathroom, and showers. They allow horses on the trails, but I have never seen them. I do not think I would take one on this trail.

Shannon O’Keefe

Absolutely love this park! Has some great hiking trails. The trails are not too easy and not too hard. Perfect for Goldilocks they are right in the middle!

Katie Hallock

My husband and I went hiking here the other day and had the best time! This is definitely one of our favorites now! It's 1.5 miles to the loop and the loop itself is about 1.5 miles. There weren't any look-outs - you're mostly surrounded by trees the entire time. The path is narrow (which I kind of enjoy!) and frequently over slabs of rock. Large portions are flat, but with the occasional incline (nothing too steep).

Paul Furrer

This is a great park, where the natural beauty has been well preserved. There are several trails, of various lengths, to hike, and it has a nice reservable picnic pavilion, as well as other picnic areas scattered throughout the park. It's a great place to get away from it all, and relax.

Mike R.

A nice trail, albeit a bit muddy at the start on end of the trail the day I walked it last. Limited cell phone contact. I forgot to download the map and couldn't when I was in the park. During the walk, I passed through several microclimates including snow covered trees, some falling ice as the wind passed through the trees. Look forward to walking it again.

Paul Hanlon

The trails are excellent for hiking and biking. They are slightly technical and steep which gives the challenge that is hard to find in Missouri. All the trails connect to to the trails of the surrounding parks such as Lone Elk. Weather plays a large part in the conditions of the park. A heavy rain will make the trails very wet and slick, so be weary hitting it hard in the spring months. The parking is small, so it can become slightly crowded in the warmer months. The trail heads can be hard to determine which is which, but they provide maps which eliminates all confusion.

Christopher Schaefer

Chub Trail is great — 12.1 Miles with a decent elevation gain! Dog was about half dead though!!

Matthew

This park has some really pretty views of hills and the river. It is also has great trails for hiking and mountain biking. Some portions of the trails get pretty narrow so you have to be careful of the bike traffic.

Renee H

I walked the Chubb Trail loop. The loop consists of the Chubb Trail, Flint Quarry Trail, and then the connector trail. Chubb trail can go all the way to Lone Elk Park, but that is a one way, 7-mile hike. West Tyson Park trails are well marked and it was easy to make my way back. While I always bring a map, I wouldnt worry too much about going the wrong way. It's more likely you will cut over to the other trails too soon rather than too late; shortening your overall hike. I hiked in early April. There were all sorts of spring flowers to see. I only ran into a few people and noticed the trail is used by mountain bikers. The trail itself is very rocky. I recommend good soled shoes with thick socks, especially if you are new to hiking or are tender-footed.

Nichole Sullivan

This park is such an awesome hidden gem! I almost hate to review it. It's beautiful and uncrowded. Hikes for any level and length. Dog friendly and every dog owner was respectful!

Tony Colter (Eravau)

Probably the most beautiful park in St. Louis County. There are several criss-crossing trails that take you throughout the wooded hills, deep valleys and along the river. It’s a great place to get intentionally lost in nature.

Josh Flori

No running water and only 1 primitive outhouse. But if u are there during normal hours you can always visit the route 66 museum across the road. Anyway, the park itself is great. Super great trails for hiking and tought mountain biking. If you can ride these trails without stepping off and with confidence you are in good shape. Like someone else said there are no overlooks technically speaking but you can find one or two if you do some real hiking. From the river just east of the "field" head north across the rr tracks and start clamoring your way up the hills. At the top you will see old foundations from who knows what old building as well as a nice view. If you happen upon the place i am thinking of and you are young enough you will find a natural slide which is a steep chute cut out between two cliffs and descends maybe 10 feets with loose soil and leaves. I stumbled down it once and it was a blast. Generally hiking off the beaten path is a lot of fun here up in those hills. Not sure of the legality of that? But it is a public park so idk.

Hunter H

Awesome hikes, good workout with a lot of elevation change. Deer, chipmunks, plenty of other critters too may cross your path. Also an awesome park for geocaching, lots of adventurous hides out here!

Paul Paxton

A good variety of hiking options. From a .8 mile all the way up to a 7 mile. With several in between. A bit rugged but gorgeous wooded trails.

Scott Thompson

Great place to hike. A lot of trails.

Nicole Post

The trails are a great escape from the city. So expansive that you don’t really run into too many people.

Andrea Roark

This is a very lovely and clean park. I did the Flint Quarry Trail and it was really clean and well-maintained, though a bit muddy from the recent rain. I like that the park provides paper maps near the entrance.

Julie Vaughn

You can see my detail review of flint quarry trail as they are the same location. But in short great advanced Mountain biking and hiking. Bathrooms available and plenty of parking.

Robert Alexander

Went geocaching at the park and had a blast. I can't wait to go back.

Adam Kniffen

Great access point to trails for biking and hiking, bathrooms!, and some camping. Overall a cool spot!

Echoplexic al

very pretty little place but it didn't appear to have any camping available.

Rob Claggett

I love hiking here. The trails are decently maintained and there are options for all difficulty levels.

Abhay Cashikar

Park has narrow two-way road leading to the trailheads, but the trails are great to hike on and maps accurately show all trails.

J. W.

Chubb trail is an awesome beast. Make sure you have flat repair and dont stop until you get to the stairway.

Tom Herbig

Love this park! Well kept trails, thanks to an organization that goes by the name of gateway off-road cyclist. Friendly people on the trail!

Jason Nikolaisen

Beautiful park with a bunch of trail access and acres to sitting areas with picnic benches, grills, and fire pits.

Jasiu G

Very nice hiking experience, I did the Chubb Trail ,very interesting met other hikers, bikers and runners.

G

Nice, secluded hiking area. Chubb trailhead. Trail connects with Castlewood and Lone Elk Parks.

Grizzly Arnold

Great place for trail running, but be careful you will twist your ankles. Its slick so watch your steps and lookout for snakes

Austin “3rdDegreeFERN” Fern

Pokemon Go players: This is a Dratini nest. I caught easily 4-5 here while only being here for around 30 mins! Pretty views and atmosphere as well!

Lori Bunting

Beautiful spot to hike! Others on the trail as well biking, running, walking.

Michael Ketcherside

A quaint little park. Several trailheads here. Nice picnic areas too

Debbie Benning

First time there beautiful park.

George Stodola

Very nice hiking trails, specially the upper part of the trail

Steve Holmes

Fun park with great trails.

Thomas Baker

Good hike, but the trail could have been flashed better.

Frank Kuszaj

Not a trail for a novice. Especially if you are on a bike. Very beautiful though.

Michael Hoffmann (QuietGlasses)

Great place for a trail run or a short hike!

Michael Frodyma

Great trail run and all together fun time on the Chubb Trail.

michael ranzini

Not busy! Love it great for hiking or expert mountain biking

Staci Harper

Lots of great trails with beautiful views!

David Spetnagel

Ran the single track trails with the Fleet Feet Ruining Club Rock Runners. Gorgeous.

Daniel Webb

My favorite STL county park. Great trails, and even reservable camping.

postmanbart

Rugged trails with camping and picnic areas in a beautiful, wild park.

K D

Wonderful place to romp around in the woods.

Adam H

Awesome place to leave the city of St Louis and hike or mountain bike.

Scott Fleming

I really like this trail. Pretty rocky for pets paws.

Kathy Torrington

Lovely place for a quiet Sunday picnic.

Matt Gossman

Fairly steep and rocky. Little mud when wet.

Luke Moore

Chubb trail is a great place to test your mountain biking skills

Xavier Turcios

Fun place to hike!

Jesse Diekmann

Nice park with the famous Crescent quarry chert mines that Native americans mined for 12,000 years

Justin Reavley

Great routes for mountain biking and great views for hiking

Dan McCormac

Best 4 mile loop trail near St. Louis.

Megan Pohlman

Great place for a 7 mile or 13 mile run or bike. Challenging terrains.

bernard5821

Very good hiking trail with clean facilities

Phil B

Great place to MTB or hike.

Jim Grueninger

Beautiful place to hike. Multiple options

Dan Hartwig

Chubb trail combined with fern glenn gives you a good hilly workout.

Jonathan DeMarks

Beautiful area, would visit again!

Ben G

Awesome trail for hiking, biking or running.

Emily Anthony

Very nice accommodations for a park, tho the hum of the highway is inescapable

Tessa King

Great trail

Bob Klein

Outstanding hiking trails.

Tony Holt

Great hiking and mountain biking.

Jeff L.

I almost don't want to review this place. People might find it and use it. Great spot.

Matt Hulliung

West Tyson is a great place to hike or trail run.

athena Handley

Great place to hike for sure.

Stephen Choate

Very peaceful and calm atmosphere. Not crowded either.

J W

Good park mountain biking and running your dog

Stacy Dempsey

My favorite place for training trail runs!

Luke Walker

Great mountain biking trails!!

Scott Shewmaker

Nice hiking along Chubb Trail.

Family Pawlak

Had a nice time hiking and geocaching.

Russell Mase

Chubb trail is awesome.

Natasha Bradley

Nice place to bike and hike.

Charlie Hess

Beautiful park...great place to rest

Mark T

I visit for the Chubb trail, can't complain about that

Cookie

Beautiful photography spot. Close to Meremac river.

Tracy McCreery

It's beautiful and a good workout!

katherine wodell

A great place to hike

Gary Seeman

Awesome hiking!

brent haefner

Great Trails. Bathroom with running water.

Joe M

An amazing recreational resource for the St Louis area.

Brandon Morris

Great park for a short walk

Christopher “Chris” Shipman

Its better than the hustle and bustle of the city

Michelle LaCroix

Just stopped to pee, lol

Melissa Samaki

Nice trails

Wendy Wisniewski

Great hike!

Osman Noueiry

Rock quarry trail is fantastic

Joel Barton

Great Mountain biking. Hard, technical

Kirk Augustine

Great trails!

Sherrie Whitchurch

Beautiful trails!!!

Dorine Johnson

Well marked trails.

Pete Haug

Great trails

Zach Smith

Nice trails.

Stacy Boyd

Very nice place

Sydnni

Rocky and uphill but worth it

J Kilgore

Very limited camping

Barrett Mitchell

Nice n quiet

Seekwell4050

Loved the walk

Jesse Wilson

Gnarly bike trails

Joel Emery

We walked and walked and walked..

Gerald Carlton

Love this place

Michael Hecht

Time to shred

Eric Humes

A special place for me.

teresa knight

What a peaceful hike. We took the Chubb Trail since this was our first visit. Not too intense. We will return to try the other trails.

Brad Patton

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