Van Meter State Park, State park in Saline County, United States
Van Meter State Park spans 1,105 acres along the Missouri River, featuring hills, ravines, marshes, fens, and both bottomland and upland forests.
Annie Vanmeter donated 369 acres to establish the park in 1932, followed by Civilian Conservation Corps developments including shelter buildings from 1934 to 1935.
The American Indian Cultural Center displays exhibits and murals interpreting Native American history, including artifacts from the Utz Site village remains.
The park provides camping areas with level gravel sites, picnic tables, fire rings, water and electric hookups, plus an 18-acre lake for fishing activities.
The park contains archaeological sites recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, including the Utz Site village and a large earthwork called Old Fort.
Location: Saline County
Inception: 1932
Website: https://mostateparks.com/park/annie-and-abel-van-meter-state-park
GPS coordinates: 39.27330,-93.26310
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:59
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