Wilderness Lodge
2331 Co Rd 342, Lesterville, MO 63654-0090
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At Wilderness Lodge, we have over 25 different cabins, suites and cottages for guests to enjoy. All cabin prices are based on a per person, per night charge since dinner and lunch are included with the package. Breakfast is served from 8:30-10:00am. . For dinner, we offer complimentary appetizers during happy hour in the bar/lounge area, followed up by dinner at 7pm. During busy times extra dining times are added. Looking for activities? There is of course the Black River directly across the road from Wilderness Lodge for a little (or a lot) of water fun. Just a short walk from the cabins, the river, gravel bars, and side streams are great places to explore, swim, catch water critters and just relax in the sun. For a bit more adventure, we rent canoes, rafts, kayaks, and tubes for floating. We port floaters upstream in the morning for a 4 to 6 hour float (depending upon how fast the river is moving and how many gravel bar breaks you take) that ends up right back at our Riversedge Campground. There are plenty more outdoor activities on the property including an inground salt water pool, hot tub, hiking, fishing, miniature golf, tree house, zip line, horse shoes, basketball, shuffle board, a playground, frisbee golf, etc -- we even recently found a cave to explore for those not afraid of small spaces! There are also a number of cool nature attractions within a short car ride, including Elephant Rock State Park and Johnson Shut-ins. The air conditioned an heated rec room is a great place for meetings and events, or to relax with games & indoor activities. The main Lodge is open all day long, where you'll find games, puzzles, books, and coves for conversations. The main lodge is also where you'll find our bar/lounge, open for cocktails and beverages each evening. For the readers in our crowd that want a little piece and quiet, we have converted a cottage into a library refuge. Unwind. Cool Off. Eat Well. Enjoy Wilderness! Wilderness Lodge Resort
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Bar / lounge
Game room
Hiking
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's playground
Internet
Hot bath
Outdoor pool
Saltwater pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Special diet menus
Mini golf
Billiards
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Table tennis
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun umbrellas
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Air conditioning
Private beach
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Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Private bathrooms
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2331 Co Rd 342, Lesterville, MO 63654-0090
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Keith R wrote a review Nov 2022
Limited WiFi and TV; a great chance to lose the grind and noise behind, and catch up on reading, naps, trips to Ironton, Caledonia and the Abbey. Food is WONDERFUL, hors de vours are unique. Planning a return trip next year.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My husband and I rented a king hillside cabin for a long weekend. The cabin was rustic and comfortable, with a king bed, sitting area and screened porch. Breakfast and dinner are included at the lodge and the food is very good. They made sure I had gluten free options at every meal. The lounge and dining room are so inviting, with sofas, chairs and an outside deck. Blaine manned the office and the bar and did a great job at both places. Our server (sorry I didn't get her name) took great care of us at every meal. Also, the lodge is dog friendly so we were able to bring our dog, Luna. She had a great time too!. This is a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy nature.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: The cabins have mini-fridges so you can store your drinks and snacks.
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While the cabins are very rustic they are comfortable ( good air conditioning for a hot weekend) but we stayed on our screened porch almost the entire awake time. No internet or cell coverage except at the lodge. Lovely salt water swimming pool and our favorite is always river sitting. The food is wonderful and we loved it. If you want to unplug and recharge this is the place.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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When I tell you I just spent the most amazing 4 days at the best vacation/retreat spot near by I've ever been to I'm am for REAL. The Wilderness Lodge is only 2 hours from St. Louis on The Black River. The entire place is small enough to easily walk around yet you have so many things to do. Mini golf, zip lines, pool, hot tub, play ground, rec room, bar, library, and a ton of stuff we didn't even get to. Laying on the hill at night and looking up at the stars was so so cool. All of our meals were provided. Everything was homemade and DELICIOUS. We brought our own snacks, beer, and soda for during the day and after dinner. We also had light appetizers like crackers and cheese or hummus and pita before dinner every night which was lovely. Sack lunches were an additional fee but well worth it. And they packed gourmet sandwiches and snacks each day. Better than I would have done for sure. The waitstaff was incredible. Accommodated every single dietary need and had meals prepared as needed for those specifics. I have been on a couple cruises and have stayed in some nice resorts and I would choose the food we had at this lodge over any of those other places. Without a doubt. They set us up for our float trip with the near by float company. You have free access to a beautiful swimming area on the Black River at the campground 30 seconds away. Our cabin was cleaner and cuter than any hotel. Our wrap around screened in porch even had adorable day beds and David slept out there a couple nights and loved it. I enjoyed the AC in our cabin and there was a fireplace that would have been so cozy in the winter. We spent most of our time in and around the main lodge area. They have a cash bar. The pool and deck area were perfect for a bunch of kids to play while the parents hang out. The center of the resort has the pool, lodge, mini golf, volleyball, fire pit, play ground, hot tub, rec room etc. We felt totally fine letting our 8yr old and up age kids roam around without supervision. The only wifi was in the lodge area and it wasn't great but after the first 24 hours I didn't really miss it. They housed 60 people, each in their own family cabin, and we didn't feel at all crowded. You MUST go check this place out. We are already planning a trip back for another float trip.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Becky S, Other at Wilderness Lodge
Responded 30 Jun 2022
So glad you all were able to get together! It was a long time in the works, but you made it :) Hope to see you guys again in the future (and I LOVE that you took advantage of the outdoor daybeds!! He embraced glamping for sure!)
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This lodge was cool. Pretty much exactly what to expect when taking a trip like this. The beds were very comfortable and everyone was very nice. On the other hand I am appalled by the god that was served. As you can see we were served baked chicken, string beans and mashed potatoes. Oh and for appetizers there were crackers and some kind of questionable dip that looked like cottage cheese. Any way back to this “baked chicken”. It was RAW. Period. Nothing baked about it. MAYBE boiled but as you can see this chicken was not baked. The smell it’s self when i lifted the skin made me want to vomit. I thought it was a joke! The meat was slimy. The mashed potatoes had onions in them too much butter. Making my son gag and the other saying Im going to puke. The green beans were hard, could have at least steamed them. I’ve never had chicken like this in my life. All I could do was laugh. Someone could be sick. But it won’t be me bc I did not eat it. The cook should be fired immediately, and the manager for that fact. I still can’t believe it I’m glad I took a pic no one would believe me. Oh and no you don’t have a choice for dinner. You eat whatever they serve. Thankfully we packed snacks and left the next day.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Becky S, Other at Wilderness Lodge
Responded 30 Jun 2022
We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy dinner during your stay. The meal you are referring to Friday night was homemade pimento cheese and crackers as appetizers, a wedge salad with sliced farmers market tomatoes, and a vintage recipe of Ms. Hullings spring dressing, roasted chicken thighs with green beans, whipped potatoes and Black River sheet cake with ice cream. In reference to the chicken, the only way to be sure chicken is safe to eat is to cook it to an internal temperature of 165 degrees, which we do. Color does not indicate doneness. Chicken bones and skin, particularly in younger birds, are more permeable which can allow the bone marrow to leak into the meat, producing a pinkish color. As the food is made from scratch, we can guarantee that there are no onions in our whipped potatoes. During dinner service several staff members, including myself, checked in to see how you were doing, at which time you stated everything was going well. Had our staff been alerted to your concerns we could have responded to them in person to better your meal experience. At checkout you explained your early departure was due to your 10 month old having trouble sleeping, and expressed your desire to return when your 10 month old was older and sleeping better. Having little ones ourselves, we happily waived any early departure charges, and we will stand by that. We did find the left behind children's blankets you contacted us about, and, for your trouble, will pay the shipping to return those to you. We wish you well in your future travels, and hope they one day bring you back to the Ozarks.
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Our family had such a wonderful stay at the Wilderness Lodge. We will be making this an annual trip! The cabins were very comfortable and so homey with all the antique furniture and wonderful decor. The rafting and kayak trips on the Black River were so much fun. There were so many great available activities for kids and adults alike. And lots of hiking options near-by. The breakfast and dinner that was included was amazing. Was not expecting that level of cooking. But the best part was how friendly everyone was making you feel a part of the "family". Such a wonderful trip!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Becky S, Other at Wilderness Lodge
Responded 30 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words- we hope your future travels bring you back to visit with us again!
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My wife and I stayed at Wilderness Lodge for two nights in one of their spacious cabins. The dinner, dessert and breakfast that was provided as part of our stay was wonderful. Great chef!! The dining room ambiance adds to the experience. Their bar area that serves appetizers is a comfortable, cozy space with many nooks to enjoy the rewarding music played, completing a very relaxing experience. Reviewing a shower might not be customary to most, but water pressure and a good heater are important to us. Wilderness Lodge exceeds all others; and we have traveled every state in the nation. Not to be forgotten is their location makes floating the Black River or playing on their beach area very convenient. The game room is expansive and great for all age groups as well. #explorewilderness…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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A friend and I were going bear hunting at Mark Twain National Forest. I searched for a place to stay on the computer and Wilderness Lodge was one of the places listed. After going back and forth one where to stay we decided to stay at the Wilderness Lodge. When we arrived we were greeted by one of the staff. She showed us around the grounds and showed us to our cabin. Our cabin was good. It is not fancy but it was a very comfortable place. The only complaint I would have about the cabin is there was no microwave. There is a small refrigerator. Also, there is no TV. There is no WIFI except at the office and where you eat your meals. There is plenty to do there. There is a recreation building that has foos ball, table tennis, TV, pool table, games, and other amenities. It was a very nice rec center. On the grounds there is also a pool, firepit and miniature golf. Meals are included (breakfast and dinner) in the price and there is a building to eat your meals. There is a bar if you would like to order drinks. Appetizers are there for you to eat before you sit down for your meal. The food was fantastic. The night we arrived we had Bruschetta for an appitizer and for dinner we had spaghetti bolognese, salad and bread. Besert was an ice cream sundae. We had plenty to eat. We were going to be hunting early in the morning the next day so the owner provided us with a bagged meal in the early morning. We had boiled eggs, BLT, candy, chips and soda. For the appetizer we had crackers and beer cheese. Dinner included corned beef, mashed potatoes and vegetables and a roll. I chose apple cobbler with ice cream for the desert. We were checking out the next day so we decided to eat breakfast there. We were served a frittata, juice and coffee. Everything tasted wonderful. A 20% tip is added onto the bill for the food when you check out. The owners and the staff were wonderful, accommodating, helpful, pleasant and everything you could ask for. If we go hunting in the area again we will certainly be staying there again.…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Spent 4 days at Wilderness Lodge last week, a guest at a wedding there. We had a wonderful time, and loved this place. It was a great location for a wedding. The staff were helpful and friendly. We stayed in a hilltop cabin, and just loved it. The room was very clean, good water pressure and hot water, the a.c. kept the room very cool like I like, and we slept like logs in the comfy beds. We had a dog with us, and loved walking the trails with her, and taking her to the river. Our cabin’s screened porch was literally up in the trees. I love to read, so it was paradise for that at night. The food was very good - I love not having to choose from a menu. A lovely meal was set in front of me each time. We plan to return again. The river is clean, and the whole area is just beautiful.…
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip: We loved the hilltop cabin for it’s screened porch in the trees
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We stayed at Wilderness Lodge with two families in the adjoining/duplex like River Front Cabin. The cabin was very clean and the decor really sweet and quaint. There was plenty of room for all of us and it was very quiet and private. The lodge serves breakfast, appetizers and dinner every day and the food was fabulous! It is a rustic place, the meals are very "down homey" - things like biscuits and gravy, meatloaf and potatoes, etc. But all high quality and beautifully served. Also, my son is a vegetarian and they accommodated his meals perfectly. The lodge itself is over a hundred years old and filled with eclectic furniture, books, and an old piano. It's kind of the perfect blend of old country charm and modern flare. They have quality wines, farm to table vegetables, good coffee and juices, but all with this kind of homey, family feeling. Our cabin was a short walk from an empty beach on the river. Our kids had a blast tubing and swimming and building forts. They also enjoyed the mini golf and game room. We plan on making this place a yearly destination for our families!…
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip: The River Cabin was large and quiet
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PRICE RANGE
US$209 - US$245 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United StatesMissouriLesterville
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilderness Lodge
What are some of the property amenities at Wilderness Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Wilderness Lodge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at Wilderness Lodge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Wilderness Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Paula's Home Cooking, Black River Ice Cream Parlor and Cafe, and Lenny's Sub Shop.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Wilderness Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a banquet room and conference facilities during their stay.
Does Wilderness Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the river view available here.