Lone Elk Park

Category: Park in Valley Park, Missouri

Address: 1 Lone Elk Park Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088, USA

Phone: +13146154386

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–7PM

Monday: 9AM–7PM

Tuesday: 9AM–7PM

Wednesday: 9AM–7PM

Thursday: 9AM–7PM

Friday: 9AM–7PM

Saturday: 9AM–7PM

Reviews

Justin Joselow

Nov 1, 2022

Very cool and laid-back experience. If your lucky you will see lots of Elk and Bisen just roaming around and sometimes right next to your car

Benjamin Hennessey

Nov 1, 2022

Loved seeing the bison and elk. We saw several bull elk by themselves and the herd of cows all together. The bison were moving through the woods near the exit of the bison area and by the time we got back around they had migrated to near the entrance of the area in the field, grazing. What an experience!

Patti Gude

Oct 28, 2022

Great visit able to see live Buffalo and Elk very close to car.

Alice Gregory

Oct 25, 2022

Always something to see !!! Love this Park ever since it was open way back when. ❤️❤️

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Questions & Answers

Is admission free????

Carol Gutierrez | Nov 2, 2019
Jamie S | Nov 2, 2019

Can confirm what others already said.

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Can you ride a road bicycle on the main roads in the park?

Wayne Corners | Nov 2, 2019
Danielle Stoops | Nov 2, 2019

Yes, only in the main are and the elk area but not the bison area because it's too dangerous and they want you to stay in a car when going through there.

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Can you drive with the top down in a convertible?

Jacob Ferguson | Nov 2, 2019
Jonathan Smith | Nov 2, 2019

Yes. But you should know there are large wild animals here. They may get close and that is dangerous.

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Is lone elk park open today, Nov 4th?

Barbara Miller | Nov 2, 2019
Dm Gesh | Nov 2, 2019

Yes

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do they have cabin rentals?

Margaret Zarifis | Nov 2, 2019
Penni Seitz | Nov 2, 2019

No it's a drive through park

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Can a school bus drive through the loop?

Marie Moore | Jun 4, 2022
Marcela Messina | Jun 4, 2022

Probably if you drive slow!

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is lone elk part open during covid? is it worth driving over an hour to see?

Lisa Wilson | Nov 1, 2020
Brian Chadwick | Nov 1, 2020

Park is open and the 3 mile hike is great.

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Is there a charge to drive through?

Connie Gray | Nov 1, 2020
Sawyer Klahs | Nov 1, 2020

There is no charge, but there is a donation box at the entrance.

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Is lone elk on Christmas day

Debbie Terwelp | Nov 1, 2020
Danielle Jackson | Nov 1, 2020

I don't think it closes as well. I was wondering about mastodon state park. I want to go for a hike on Christmas.

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is lone elk park open on christmas day

JENNIFER WISNESKI | Nov 1, 2020
David Bartlett | Nov 1, 2020

I don't know you'd have to contact them.

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Are there pinecones to gather

Deb Cena | Nov 1, 2020
Michelle Menley | Nov 1, 2020

I'm gonna say there are pinecones...but since it's a state park I don't think you're supposed to remove them.

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Can you practice elk calling during the rut?

G D | Nov 2, 2019
David Halbert | Nov 2, 2019

Is that protected under freedom of speech even if it's elk speech? The park is run by the St Louis county parks Dept. They would be the ones to ask.

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Is this a place you can ride a motorcycle through?

A Google User | Nov 2, 2019
Lone Elk Park | Nov 2, 2019

No, motorcycles are not allowed at Lone Elk Park.

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Do they have any place near to grill some burgers and franks, or at least warm up some coffee and hot cocoa?? Planning on taking a group of boys and spend the whole day.

Darron Davidson | Nov 2, 2018
Junie Bean | Nov 2, 2018

Yes. They do but I always have taken a grill brush and scrubbed the gill before using. They are pretty nasty.

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Is This open during weekend?

Nashmy Abdulla | Nov 2, 2018
Andrew Hume | Nov 2, 2018

Yes Park Hours The park officially opens at 7 a.m. in the summer and 8 a.m. in the winter. However, the gates are physically opened and the public is free to enter by 6:30-7 a.m. year round. The park closes at sunset.

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Can I ride my motorcycle through the park?

Rick Dilly | Nov 2, 2018
Lone Elk Park | Nov 2, 2018

No, due to the unique nature of this park where large mammals (bison and elk) roam freely along roadways the department has determined that motorcycles can disturb the wildlife unnecessarily. Thank you for asking, Rick!

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Can you look for sheds while hiking inside the park?

K Hutch | Nov 2, 2018
Marty Ayers | Nov 2, 2018

No, you can not take sheds from the park.

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Can you bring your dog?

Mary Kempff | Nov 2, 2017
Wendy Meese | Nov 2, 2017

Per the St Louis County parks page: "Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle." Dogs are not allowed in the car nor on a leash. The entire park is full of wild elk, deer and other wildlife along with the bison in the bison area. It presents a danger to bring a domestic animal.

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Is it a good place for fall colors, if yes are the 2017 fall colors available at this place

Kapil Maheshwari | Nov 2, 2017
Shawna Mathews | Nov 2, 2017

Yes, its a great place to go for fall colors. Just be sure you stay in your car around the Elk, as it is Elk mating season.

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Is Lone Elk open and are the roads passable? Today, Sunday, 2/6/22

Carol Swanson | Mar 6, 2022
Joyce Urbeck | Mar 6, 2022

I just left there, and all of the roads were clear except the Elk Hollow Road behind the lake. I saw the bison, lots of female elk, a few deer, geese and turkey. I didn't see any of the big boys (male elk ) Gorgeous day!

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Who do we call if we find a hurt animal in the park?

Amber Jameson | Jan 5, 2022
Jason Trinkler | Jan 5, 2022

A park ranger they are the ones that Patrol the area in the park

Is the park going to be open this weekend

Jonathon Masson | Nov 1, 2021
Aaron B | Nov 1, 2021

Yes, delayed open on 4/5/21. Website says they plan to open by 9AM

is lone elk park open today Jan 24th 2021?

Chuck Mcdougal | Nov 1, 2021
Jessie Taylor | Nov 1, 2021

I dont see why not

Are you open on Sunday

Joyce Golian | Nov 1, 2021
Mike R. | Nov 1, 2021

Yes they're open Sunday

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How long is the drive thri the preserve

colette gardner | Nov 1, 2020
Peggy Jeronimo | Nov 1, 2020

It can be as long or short as you'd like. If you don't go through all the different parts it can be 15 minutes but it can also take an hour if the bison or elk decide to block the road which has happened to me a few times especially since it's elk mating season they are out more right now. Definitely worth the drive through though!

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Is there a fee to enter park?

Sharon Boerding | Nov 1, 2020
Nichole Suda | Nov 1, 2020

Not the park unless donation

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Is the park open to foot traffic now (Sept 2020)?

Oren Bell | Nov 1, 2020
Ronald Winker | Nov 1, 2020

Yes but not among the Bison and elk

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Is the park open today, August 30th?

Scott Rhoades | Nov 1, 2020
Andrew Royer | Nov 1, 2020

Yes until sunset

While driving through the park is there a place to picnic. If so do you need reservations

debra spigel | Nov 1, 2020
Butch Smith | Nov 1, 2020

They do have tables and some Bar-b-que pits. Last week the pavilions were taped off. If you go the restrooms were also closed last week.

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Will lone elk Park be open July 4th 2020

Arthur Johnson | Nov 1, 2020
Jess Davis | Nov 1, 2020

Yes regular hours to drive thru. My ol man works there.

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Is this park still open amid the current events?

Frances Holmes | Nov 1, 2020
Beth Sanford | Nov 1, 2020

It was yesterday

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Can you access the White Bison trail in the park after the park road is closed? Sunset is a difficult time for getting to the park and doing a trail hike on weekdays if it's not accessible after work hours.

Cara Buitron | Nov 1, 2020
Dave Ganter | Nov 1, 2020

No, it's inside the park by the visitor center. You can access the Chubb Trail from outside the park though.

Are there hiking trails as well that I could jog?

Kevin Gruen | Nov 1, 2020
David Meyer | Nov 1, 2020

Yes, there are several options of trails

Hello, Will loan elk park be open tomorrow January 22, 2020? I want to bring my 3y/o grandson

Patrick | Nov 1, 2020
James Holman | Nov 1, 2020

Yes it is open every day

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Is lone elk park open for drive through Christmas eve

Laurie Mosbacher | Nov 1, 2020
Dave Ganter | Nov 1, 2020

Yes

Can we fish in the lake ?

Rashad Rice | Nov 1, 2020
Sea Merchant 46 | Nov 1, 2020

Yes

Do u rent pavilions?

Becky Pratt | Nov 2, 2019
Michelle Beard | Nov 2, 2019

Yes I believe you do😊

Can you fish Lone Elk Park

keith arenz | Nov 2, 2019
Caitlin Reuter | Nov 2, 2019

You would have to make a reservation. Please call 314-615-4386 to get more details!

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Is it open today july 14? Not flooded?

Diane C | Nov 2, 2019
Kevin Andert | Nov 2, 2019

Yep it is open and easy to access

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What are the hours at the park

Mr. 1255 | Nov 2, 2019
Jim Eggers | Nov 2, 2019

7:00am until sunset in the Summer, and 8:00am to sunset in the winter.

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Drove around at 8am and then again at 5pm and saw no bison.... are they at the park anymore?

Danielle Garcia | Nov 2, 2019
Ronald Jefferson | Nov 2, 2019

Elk gave r great show while I was there my grandbabies we're wooowed!!!😲😳🤯

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We went today...but didnt get to see the bison....is that part no longer open to public?

CINDY Szymanski | Nov 2, 2019
Dennis Shaw | Nov 2, 2019

The bison are always there...just not always visable. This being as close to natural as possible, going before 10am will normally give a glimpse. They've woken up and just milling around and such

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Is there another park in the area to drive through?

JD HODL'R | Nov 2, 2019
J Kilgore | Nov 2, 2019

Old times beach down 44, called route 66 park

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I was driving for work today on 44 west about 1 mile past 141 thought I seen a wolf chasing a deer ? Are there wolves in park

Larry hale | Nov 2, 2019
J. W. | Nov 2, 2019

Pretty cool. I know there are coyotes in the area but shouldn't be in the park. Size of a medium dog. Very rare for a wolf to be in Missouri but not unheard of. I know of the endangered wolf sanctuary 2 miles away. Maybe they had a wolf escape?

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Are dogs allowed to be on leashes. And walking around??

Briana Bond | Nov 2, 2019
Lone Elk Park | Nov 2, 2019

Briana, domestic pets are not allowed at Lone Elk Park, not even confined to a car.

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Do they have places where we can build a fire, for making coffee and warming up some chili and hot dogs ??

Darron Davidson | Nov 2, 2018
robert ponder | Nov 2, 2018

There are grills in various places.

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How long does it normally take to drive through if you go slow and watch the animals?

Stephanie M | Nov 2, 2018
Kapil Maheshwari | Nov 2, 2018

Approx 45 mins

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Is the white bison trail a walking trail only or can you ride a bike on them too?

Keith Prives | Nov 2, 2018
Lone Elk Park | Nov 2, 2018

You can walk, ride a bike or a horse! Keep in mind it is a rocky trail.

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Is the White Bison trail paved?

Aimee Voyer | Nov 2, 2018
Lone Elk Park | Nov 2, 2018

The White Bison Trail is earthen tread way/rock.

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Are dogs aloud?

Michaela René | Nov 2, 2018
Debbie Debbie | Nov 2, 2018

NO dogs allowed. ( Not even in cars )

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Can you camp

CJ Baker | Nov 2, 2018
Tracy Struebig | Nov 2, 2018

No,

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