Don Robinson State Park

"Had a good time here with my pup! Definitely will be back. Ample parking and well marked trails. Good easy/medium hike."

"Great place to hike, picnic or even do a fall birthday. This place is beautiful"

"Thought I already wrote a review with 5 stars, will give 4 this time. The scorched earth policy of frequent fires leaves an ugly landscape, smelly too. Many trees get scorched and killed. Subsequent rains wash away what little remains of the soil, choking LaBarque Creek. The creek is extremely shallow. Another reason for the erosion is the constant thinning of the forest. They cut large native trees seemingly every day. Meanwhile invasive plants persist and spread. Within sight of the parking lot are tree of heaven, Johnson grass, mimosa, and other invasives. Portions of the park have significant bush honeysuckle. The park is extremely quiet, one reason is the lack of birdsong. Don't expect to see it hear many birds. I believe the fires kill overwintering insects that birds would feed their young. In addition, the thinning of trees and burning of low branches leaves little space for nests. Don't expect fall color. The view from the parking lot might have some good oaks for the week or two they quickly change from green to brown. As I said in the other review, you will probably approach the park from the east, but if you take Byrnesville Road from the west, the sign is misleading and some people might turn too early. It's actually the second left."

"Three short trails start here, each 2+ miles."

"This is different from most other state parks in south of st louis, and overall Mark Twain national forrest area. It's an endless-like trail of trees, bushes, small cliffs etc, so if you're expecting a fine photogenic natural beauty at the end, you'll surely be disappointed. Initial half a mile is stroller friendly, and after that, it's rough & at times muddy (depending on weather). There're many more super beautiful state parks within another 15-20 miles, so go ahead & skip this one if you want."