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It’s a deer. It’s a bison. It’s a wild turkey! Lone Elk Park, a 546-acre wildlife management area, offers frequent wildlife sightings whether you drive or walk through the park. If your travel companions can handle it, follow the White Bison Trail – a three-mile loop with twists and climbs – for the opportunity to spot white-tailed deer, elk, waterfowl and more.

One Lone Elk Park Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63088

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535 Reviews | Write a Review
Beautiful scenic and wildlife views
Reviewed By sampl90 October 2025

We weren’t sure what to expect but wanted to pop in as we traveled through to break up our drive and to miss some of the rush hour traffic. The Elk herd was beautiful to see. We of course stayed...

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Amazing Experience
Reviewed By Ashley R May 2025

This is a must see if you are looking for an out of the way animal site seeing adventure. It was a little difficult to navigate, but the animals were right there and easy to see.

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Animals.
Reviewed By Flyingboy58 July 2025

This place is pretty awesome. I saw a bunch of elk standing in a lake. I assume because of the heat. Also a huge male elk. And one bison. And a ton of baby raccoons.

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Daily, 8 a.m.-half hour past sunset.

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TripAdvisor Rating:

535 Reviews | Write a Review
Beautiful scenic and wildlife views
Reviewed By sampl90 October 2025

We weren’t sure what to expect but wanted to pop in as we traveled through to break up our drive and to miss some of the rush hour traffic. The Elk herd was beautiful to see. We of course stayed...

Full Review
Amazing Experience
Reviewed By Ashley R May 2025

This is a must see if you are looking for an out of the way animal site seeing adventure. It was a little difficult to navigate, but the animals were right there and easy to see.

Full Review
Animals.
Reviewed By Flyingboy58 July 2025

This place is pretty awesome. I saw a bunch of elk standing in a lake. I assume because of the heat. Also a huge male elk. And one bison. And a ton of baby raccoons.

Full Review
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