ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Want the chance to camp near some elk and bison in St. Louis County? Your chance to do just that is coming up soon!
St. Louis County Parks is hosting a "Night in the Wild" in Lone Elk Park April 30-May 1. Anyone is welcome, including families, friends, scouts and church groups, according to the event's page on Facebook.
The fun will include canoeing, a night hike, archery, learning about the environment, roasting marshmallows and more.
You will need to bring your own camping gear, dinner and breakfast.
The event is $15 per person. You will need to register in advance for the overnight event. You can do so by calling 314-615-8822.
Check-in will be between 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 30. And check-out will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 1.
Lone Elk Park is located at 1 Lone Elk Park Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63088. Lone Elk Park is home to bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer, according to the county park's website.
To learn more about Lone Elk Park, click here.
Want to see what other activities St. Louis County Parks has going on this spring and summer? Click here to check out their spring and summer activity guide.
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