LaBarque Creek Conservation Area
- Nature & parks
- In Pacific, Missouri
- 4.1 mi from Route 66
LaBarque Creek Conservation Area protects 1,274 acres of hills and woods in Pacific, MO, in the northwest corner of Jefferson County. The creek that gives it its name runs through the heart of the property and joins the Meramec River soon after leaving it. Set aside in 2005, it is a quiet nature stop about 4 miles off the old road for travelers who want trees instead of traffic.
What is LaBarque Creek Conservation Area?
The area covers 1,274 acres, making it one of the larger protected tracts in this part of the county. LaBarque Creek is the main stream, and the land around it belongs to the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, a band of conserved land in the region.
The creek itself is the reason the area exists. A neighboring conservation area was bought partly to keep its water clean, and it counts among the healthiest streams around St. Louis, with at least 42 kinds of fish.
Visiting LaBarque Creek Conservation Area: tips
The site reports that it is not wheelchair accessible, so expect natural ground. It suits families who are fine with rough footing. Allow an hour or two for a walk.
Three other protected areas are close by, which makes this a good base for a nature day. The Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area is about 1.7 miles away, Don Robinson State Park about 2.6 miles, with its sandstone canyons, and Young Conservation Area about 2.7 miles. It lies about 4 miles off the old road.
Practical info
- Address
- Valley Dr, Pacific, MO 63069
- Phone
- +1 636-441-4554
- Hours
- Daily 4 am–10 pm
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