Top 5 Climbing Gyms of Missouri

In 2024, Bouldering with Joel conducted a survey of over 2,600 public reviews in order to find the top 5 climbing gyms of Missouri. RoKC, Upper Limits and Climb so iLL are just some of their names. Be sure to read to the end to discover all five of them.

Want to learn about the 6 climbing gyms that didn’t quite make the list? You can read about them in our post “2024 Climbing Gyms Near Me: Missouri“.

5. RoKC (North Kansas City) – North Kansas City, Missouri

RoKC can be found at 1501 Howell Street in North Kansas City, Missouri. Nearly 240 public reviews found this climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Matthew Johnson, wrote “It’s a great place to take the family for both bouldering and belay climbing.”.

Some features of this rock-climbing gym include bouldering, yoga classes, fitness instruction and more.

Pricing for this climbing gym is as follows: $19 for a day pass, $165 for a 10 Punch Pass and $21 per week for a weekly membership. If you are a student or a military member be sure to ask about what discounts are available to you.

Some perks of opting for a membership at this facility include access to all RoKC locations, free yoga classes, free fitness classes and one free guest pass per week.

4. Ibex Climbing Gym – Blue Springs, Missouri

The Ibex Climbing Gym is located at 801 Northwest South Outer Road in Blue Springs, Missouri. 280 public reviews found this rock gym to have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Reviewer Jeanette Weiser wrote “This location is the farthest from my home but by far one of the most personable locations I have visited.”.

A few features of this rock-climbing gym include bouldering walls, top-rope routes, lead climbing routes, auto-belay stations and more.

Rates for this facility is as follows: $19 for a day pass, $150 for a 10 Punch Pass, $70 for a monthly membership and $860 for an annual membership. Reduced rates are available for students and families.

3. Upper Limits (Chesterfield) – St. Louis, Missouri

The Chesterfield location of Upper Limits can be found at 1874 Lackland Hill Parkway in St. Louis, Missouri. Over 380 public reviews found this facility to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Jordan Schaller, wrote “I am an avid climber and this is the perfect gym for getting your bouldering workouts in.”.

Some amenities of this rock-climbing gym include bouldering walls, “wacky walls”, a gear shop and more.

Prices for the Chesterfield location of Upper Limits are: $20 for a day pass, $160 for a 10 Punch Pass and $74 per month (plus a $49 initiation fee) for an annual membership. Discounts are available for children, military, EMT and first responders.

A few perks of choosing a membership over a day or punch pass include access to members only events, a 15% discount in the gear shop, a 15% discount off of climbing classes and one free guest pass per month.

2. Upper Limits (Maryland Heights) – St. Louis, Missouri

The Maryland Heights location of Upper Limits can be found at 1304 West Washington Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Nearly 500 public reviews found this facility to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Reviewer Abby Meyer wrote “Our instructor was incredibly helpful and fun and at the end of the class we were able to do everything ourselves.”.

A few features of this rock-climbing gym include lounge space, bouldering walls, top rope climbing, lead climbing, and general fitness equipment.

Day passes at the Maryland Heights location of Upper limits are $20 while monthly memberships are $74 (plus a $49 initiation fee). Reduced rates are available for students, military and seniors.

Some benefits of opting for a membership at this climbing gym include access to member only events, a 15% discount in the gear shop, a 15% discount on indoor climbing classes and one free guest pass per month.

1. Climb So iLL Power Plant – St. Louis, Missouri

Climb So iLL is located at 1419 Caroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Nearly 500 public reviews found this climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Hans Liu, wrote “I’ve been to all 4 climbing gyms in the St. Louis area, and this is my favorite location.”.

Some features of this climbing gym include bouldering walls, top rope climbing, lead climbing, a training wall and general fitness equipment.

Climb So iLL pricing is as follows: $20 for a day pass, $160 for a 10 Punch Pass and $78 per month (plus a $49 initiation fee) for a monthly membership. A few benefits of choosing a membership over a day or punch pass include access to both Climb So iLL locations, free yoga classes, free fitness classes, one free guest pass per month and a 15% discount in the gear shop.