Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

Saint Stanislaus is a conservation area steeped in nature and history. Located 5 miles away from Florissant, MO and easy reach of residential areas in north St. Louis County, the area was named for the former Saint Stanislaus Seminary which used this site for a retreat. It has an area of 56 acres (22.3 hectares) and the shores on both the Mississippi River and Huzzah Creek.

Today, the Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area is very popular for fishing, canoeing/kayaking, picnicking and hiking. The area is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The amenities in the Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area include:

• Two large parking lots
• Modern restrooms in the park area, one open when the site is staffed and both open when it is not staffed.
• Pavilions that can be reserved through the MDC.
• Picnic sites dispersed throughout the conservation area for day use.
• Fishing opportunities at three different locations for catching largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie.
• Two playgrounds for children.
• Hiking Trails: There are six trails that run through the conservation area totaling approximately five miles of trails.

The Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area is place for outdoor recreation in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, offering fishing ponds for panfish and bass, opportunities to hike through areas of shallow swamps, bottomland forests and open meadows, along with historic landmarks like an old grist mill that dates back to 1868.

A wonderful place for fishing and recreation, children and adults alike will love spending time at Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area. The trails offer a great opportunity to see local wildlife and there are different points of interest throughout the area so that visitors never get bored. So if you are looking for some fun outdoor recreation, be sure to stop by Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area and enjoy all that it has to offer!

Information Provided by ABC Environmental Contracting Services.

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