Shaw Nature Reserve

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  • South/Southwest
  • Southwest


Twenty-four hundred acres of natural Ozark landscape with 1.5 miles of Meramec River frontage and a diversity of native plant and animal habitats. Ponds, prairies, woodlands, wild flowers and hiking trails. Adults, $5; seniors 65-plus, $3; children 12 and under, free.

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A local favorite, but...
Reviewed By Q9228QIvickib November 2022

I have lived in Gray Summit my entire life and always enjoyed this hiking treasure. An earlier reviewer summed up my disappointment. For those of us who consistently purchase annual memberships...

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Shaw Nature Reserve
Reviewed By hdaskitchen May 2022

Don’t go there if you want to go birding or look at the native flora. There is No stopping in roadway. Only pull off in the few parking lots. The guide you get doesn’t say any of this.

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Fun for learning plants, exploring habitats, and taking pictured
Reviewed By kc_stlouis September 2020

I love the plant labels in specific areas and all the different habitats to explore. There are glades, ponds, prairies, wildflower areas, overlooks, and more. Really fun for pictures. We didn’t...

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