Wilderness Lodge Resort

Name, Address & Telephone

Wilderness Lodge Resort
PO Box 90
Lesterville, MO 63654

Telephone: 573-637-2295
Telephone: 888-969-9129
Email: wildernesslodgeresort@centurytel.net
Link to their web site: http://www.wildernesslodgeresort.com

Directions to Outfitter

From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to Highway 67 South. Take Hwy 67 South to Highway 221 (approximately 38 miles, used to be Hwy W). Turn right on Highway 221. Go through Doe Run, MO and continue about 9 miles. Hwy 221 makes a left turn. Turn left & follow to Pilot Knob. At Pilot Knob take Highway 21 South (left) to Lesterville. Turn left at Lenny's convenience store onto Peola Road. Watch for the Wilderness Lodge signs. When the blacktop ends, turn right and go over the new Black River bridge. Continue until you come to Wilderness Lodge.

From Springfield/Rolla: Take 44 East to St. James. Take exit 208 toward Cuba/Owensville. Turn right on Highway 19/East Main Street. Follow 19 to 49 South, follow to Lesterville. Drive thru Lesterville. After you cross the bridge that goes over the river we’re the second turn on the right--County Road #364. (Just before Lenny’s liquor and convenience store—If you pass Lenny’s you went to far.) Go until you see a sign that says Peola Road turns right and Hyatt’s Creek Road is straight ahead. Turn right and cross over the new bridge over the river. Follow on the gravel road until you reach Wilderness Lodge on the right hand side of the road.

From Kansas City: Take 70 East toward Jefferson City, then Take exit 128A to 63 South toward Rolla/St. James. When 63S forks, take the left to 68 toward St. James. Merge on to 44 East. Take exit 208 toward Cuba/Owensville. Turn right on Highway 19/East Main Street. Follow 19 to 49 South, follow to Lesterville. Drive thru Lesterville. After you cross the bridge that goes over the river we’re the second turn on the right--County Road #364. (Just before Lenny’s liquor and convenience store—If you pass Lenny’s you went to far.) Go until you see a sign that says Peola Road turns right and Hyatt’s Creek Road is straight ahead. Turn right and cross over the new bridge over the river. Follow on the gravel road until you reach Wilderness Lodge on the right hand side of the road.

From Columbia: Take 63 South thru Jefferson City to St. James/Rolla. When 63S forks, take the left to 68 toward St. James. Merge on to 44 East. Take exit 208 toward Cuba/Owensville. Turn right on Highway 19/East Main Street. Follow 19 to 49 South, follow to Lesterville. Drive thru Lesterville. After you cross the bridge that goes over the river we’re the second turn on the right--County Road #364. (Just before Lenny’s liquor and convenience store—If you pass Lenny’s you went to far.) Go until you see a sign that says Peola Road turns right and Hyatt’s Creek Road is straight ahead. Turn right and cross over the new bridge over the river. Follow on the gravel road until you reach Wilderness Lodge on the right hanad side of the road.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Black River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: n/a
* Most Often Used Take Out: n/a
* Distance Between Above Points: 5 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 3 Hours

Operating Season

May 16 to October 31

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$35 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$35 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices (max of 2 per rental)
Paddles (max of 2 per rental)
Put-In
Take-Out
Trash Bags

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe or kayak for a fee that varies with mileage. Call ahead for exact pricing.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Inner Tubes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 51 to 75 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beverages
Ice
T-Shirts

Available Lodging Facilities

Cabin(s)