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Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property

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Kayaking
Jacks Cabin
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Summer House

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly

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2331 Co Rd 342, Lesterville, MO, 63654
  • Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Johnson's Shut-ins State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • K Bridge Recreation Area
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Rock Cottage

Rock Cottage

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Upper Turkey Run

Upper Turkey Run

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Lower Turkey Run

Lower Turkey Run

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Jacks Cabin | Living area

Jacks Cabin

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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King Hilltop

King Hilltop

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Summer House

Summer House

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Hilltop

Standard Hilltop

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Riverside Suites

Riverside Suites

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lesterville

With a stay at Wilderness Lodge in Lesterville, you'll be 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Johnson's Shut-ins State Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Arcadia Valley Golf Club and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from Fort Davidson State Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Taum Sauk Mountain State Park - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Johnson's Shut-ins State Park - 23 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Elephant Rocks State Park - 46 min drive - 43.5 km
  • K Bridge Recreation Area - 46 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Ozark National Scenic Riverways - 76 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Arcadia Valley Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black River Ice Cream Parlor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy River Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black River Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mood's Market And Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Wilderness Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with a private beach and free breakfast
Wilderness Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided on request, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a hot tub and karaoke. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at The Lodge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and a library. Planning an event in Lesterville? This lodge has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Lodge - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Gravel Bar - This cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gravel Bar
  • The Lodge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Telescope

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 40 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 40 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Wilderness Lodge Lodge
Wilderness Lodge Lesterville
Wilderness Lodge Lodge Lesterville

Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nostalgic place very cool
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, St Louis

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, St Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and service was excellent, such a peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing an the food was incredible. We has such a restful weekend. We also did a float adn the river was just wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Cabin was very clean, loved the decor and the staff. Food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome dinners and breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, BLUE SPRINGS

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolute hidden gem. I just happen on this place when looking for a place near Elephant Rock SP and Johnson's Shutins. It's like stepping back to a nicer time....where hopsitality was still important. The breakfasts and dinners where amazing home cooked comfort food. The fact that they have a bar/happy hour and the drinks are resonsonable is a bonus! I went on a small unplug from the world weekend. I would say if you go here in the summer the atmosphere may be different but it would be a great place to stay with kids or a romantic partner. Pool, Gameroom, mini golf, river is right across the gravel road. I could go on and on.....
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Nice clean cabins! Food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nanet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sueleal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent and very friendly. Loved all the books and cozy furniture. Loved the cabin and woods. The food was excellent. They asked our food allergies and things we may not have liked ahead of time. Loved the games available. Loved seeing all the dogs and may ask to bring mine next visit. Loved the location near state parks. Loved the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved Wilderness Lodge! It feels like a family summer camp. I felt almost like a kid again going to summer camp at Wilderness. I loved the food, staff, amenities and the cabin we stayed in. Def. will visit the Wilderness Lodge again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location very nostalgic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

lettie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very Good!

Really liked this place, it has very much a “throw-back” feel. The food was amazing and the staff is incredible friendly. It was convenient to do a float trip, the pool was wonderful, and having the bar onsite for the dinner hours was very nice. Some of the room could use some updating, but overall very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was in the middle of nowhere but so neat and all the food is fresh and home made and absolutely delicious! The staff was beyond accommodating and wonderful! The room was outdated but very neat for a cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Last choice resort.

If you have money to waste, this place is for you. Well overpriced for what you are getting. Service is great, but for the price not worth it. Beware that you can't cancel your reservation, they will keep every cent and charge more for any alter on your reservation. Don't forget to bring tick spray, you will need it. River is the best part and it does not belong to them, so you can find cheaper options somewhere else. I paid $1,140.00 for two nights (3 adults, two small kids and two dogs which cost $50 per entire stay). Food was not as great as everyone had written in reviews, those people have not eaten in real restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Missouri retreat

The property was well maintained and the staff was friendly and genuine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not to far from STL an easy drive. We did a family trip with Gradparents, nieces, etc... The water on the float was amazingly clear in comparison to other rivers I have been on in Missouri. Although the shortest float was 5 miles or longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020