We recently visited Maramec Spring Park near St. James, Missouri. It is worth the drive to see the beautiful blue water of the spring, the trout hatchery, hiking trails, trout fishing, and the history and remains of Maramec Iron Works and the iron ore quarry. There is a fee to enter the park and to fish. The walking trail around the spring is wheelchair accessible. There are other trails around the park that are not wheelchair accessible. The park has a designated fish cleaning area for those that would like to keep and eat what you catch. There is also a campground close by. This was our first time visiting and we plan to go back. We only hiked this time and took in the scenery.
The photo gallery below shows the beautiful spring and the trout hatchery. The spring is home to both brown trout and rainbow trout. The area that these photos were taken are off limits to fishing.
The photo gallery below shows river below the spring and trout hatchery. Some pictures are of the river are off limits to fishing.
The photo gallery below shows the foundry and tools from the Maramec Iron Works that still remain. A picnic area is also close by.
The photo gallery below shows the iron quarry where the iron ore was taken from and transported down to the foundry. There is a scenic and historic drive that accesses the area and highlights the history and people of the area.
You might see some other wildlife on the scenic drive through the park.
