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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.....
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.
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!
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.
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!
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
6/10 Okay
Jerry
Travelled with family
5 Jul 2020
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.
The property was well maintained and the staff was friendly and genuine.
Mark T
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
26 Jun 2020
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.