Defiance, MO
Gateway to Historic Missouri Wine Country
Some of the best parks in Missouri are located right here.
What to Do
The Defiance area contains some of the most beautiful countryside in the entire state, and some of the best parks. Come enjoy the history, wilderness and splendor of our parks while hiking, biking, and exploring.
Klondike Park | Katy Trail |
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Klondike Park | Brommelseik Park |
The Katy Trail
The Katy Trail
The Katy Trail
Klondike Park
Klondike Park
Klondike Park
Klondike Park
The park is the nation’s longest rails-to-trails project, stretching from the Machens to Clinton. There are tree-shaded areas, open fields, impressive Missouri River bluffs and quaint communities along the way. With frequent trailheads and information about the areas you are visiting, the Katy has enough diversity, beauty and access for anyone.
Weldon Spring Conservation Area
Weldon Spring Conservation Area
Weldon Spring Conservation Area
Weldon Spring Conservation Area
This 8,400 acre conservation area is mostly forested but also contains pasture, cropland, wetlands, glades, and limestone cliffs and bluff escarpments. Facilities include a boat ramp with MO river access, hiking trails, and fishable lakes and ponds (51 acres total). Katy Trail State Park passes through the area, and Hamburg Trail links the Katy Trail to the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.
Historic Daniel Boone Home
Wedding at the Boone Home Chapel
Blacksmith
Historic Daniel Boone Home
The Daniel Boone Home, now managed, supported and developed by the St. Charles County Parks Department, offers a wealth of unique historical and learning experiences that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The home has a number of special events throughout the year, and has rental facilities for special events, weddings, and other gatherings.
Once the site of an old silica sand quarry, the area has been preserved and turned into beautiful parkland. A unique lookout bluff provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley, with 250 acres of scenic property, featuring more than four miles of natural and paved trails for hiking and biking.
Lake 15 at August A. Busch wildlife conservation area
Visitor's center at August A. Busch wildlife conservation area
The shooting range at August A. Busch wildlife conservation area
Lake 15 at August A. Busch wildlife conservation area
Home to the MO Dept. of Conservation regional office, this area includes a visitor center. With hiking trails and numerous hunting and fishing opportunities, the area is also your local connection to Missouri’s fish, forests, and wildlife. Stop by for a fishing/hunting license, and stay to enjoy the exhibits, including a 1,300-gallon aquarium. Catch one of our free nature programs, go for a hike, enjoy a picnic, or wet a line in some of our 32 fishable lakes and ponds.
The newest gem, is nestled in the countryside just off Highway DD. The 57-acre park offers the area's first adventure playground, a truly unique play experience for kids of all ages. All this, plus miles of paved and natural paths (some paths are still in development). Group camping for Scout and youth groups also is available.
Matson Hill Park
Matson Hill Park
With 475 acres of rugged, heavily forested parkland, it has become the area's number one hiking and biking destination. Offering more than six miles of natural surface trails, this historical property is situated in the "Daniel Boone Region" and is perfect for any outdoor getaway or retreat. The Historic Hays Home is now open!
Brommelseik Park
Brommelseik Park
Brommelseik Park
This park features 494 acres of natural beauty, is equipped several large lakes for fishing and more than seven miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use! It also features a 4.5 acre Off-Leash Dog Area with a large pond for dogs to splash around and play in. There is a an Astronomy Viewing Area. Every Friday night, weather permitting, the skies come alive as members of ASEM offer public viewings, beginning at dusk. The historic Broemmelsiek home is being transformed into a day-use visitors center
This new park offers a championship Disc Golf Course and paddling rentals for your lake adventures. Nearly four miles of paved trails are available for hiking and biking. The adjacent property off Highway Z offers 1 mile of natural surface trails.
A 25-acre lake and multiple smaller lakes and ponds are available for catch-and-release fishing. Fishing is regulated by Missouri state laws.