FUCHS HOUSE
| Address | Rt 1 Box 144B, Wiliamsville, MO, 63967 |
|---|---|
| State | MO |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 573-341-5488 |
| cserolla@gmail.com |
Amenities
Water Hookup
Shade
Pets Allowed
Campfire Allowed
Checkin Time: 3:00 PM
Site Access: Drive-In
BBQ: Y
Stove/Oven: Y
Lighting: Electric
Fridge: Y
Privacy: Y
Quiet Area: Y
Max Num of People: 15
Location Rating: Prime
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Proximity to Water: Lakefront
Site Rating: Prime
GRILLS: Y
Driveway Entry: Pull-Through
Driveway Grade: Moderate
Driveway Length: 100
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 100
Driveway Surface: Gravel
Reservable Sites: 1 of 1
Overview
In the late 1930s, Rudolph Fuchs built a five bedroom concrete and native stone house for his family, and also built the present wheel house to produce electricity for his needs. Power was obtained by building a dam in a semi-circle below a large spring forming a small pond. The water was to pour through a chute on the wheel to produce electricity; however, electricity arrived to the site before the wheel ever needed to do its job. The area had an undershot wheel providing powe
Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:27 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)