St. Francois State Park
| St. Francois State Park | |
|---|---|
 The Big River | |
  Location in Missouri  St. Francois State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | St. Francois County, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°58′13″N 90°32′00″W / 37.97023°N 90.53320°W[1] |
| Area | 2,734.97 acres (1,106.80 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Established | 1964[3] |
| Administered by | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Visitors | 212,043 (in 2023)[2] |
| Website | Official website  |
St. Francois State Park is a public recreation area occupying 2,735 acres (1,107 ha) five miles (8.0 km) north of Bonne Terre in St. Francois County, Missouri. The state park features a campground, trails for hiking and horseback riding, and fishing on the Big River. The 49-acre (20 ha) Coonville Creek Natural Area, made up of Coonville Creek and its narrow valley, is found within the park's boundaries.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mooner's Hollow Trail" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "Data Sheet: St. Francois State Park" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ "State Park Land Acquisition Summary". Missouri State Parks. August 25, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ "St. Francois State Park". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. December 10, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "Coonville Creek Natural Area". Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
External links
[edit]- St. Francois State Park Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- St. Francois State Park Map Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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