St. Francois State Park
St. Francois State Park | |
Missouri State Park | |
Country | United States |
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State | Missouri |
County | St. Francois |
Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) [1] |
Coordinates | 37°58′37″N 90°31′06″W / 37.97694°N 90.51833°WCoordinates: 37°58′37″N 90°31′06″W / 37.97694°N 90.51833°W [1] |
Area | 2,735 acres (1,107 ha) [2] |
Established | 1964 |
Management | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
Location in Missouri | |
Website: St. Francois State Park | |
St. Francois State Park (pronounced "St. Francis") is a state park in the U.S. state of Missouri consisting of 2,734.97 acres (1,106.80 ha) located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Park Hills in St. Francois County. The park features a campground, trails for hiking and horseback riding, and fishing on the Big River.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Saint Francois State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "State parks...estimated acres" (PDF). Revised Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2008-2012. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. pp. 142–143. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ "St. Francois State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
External links
- St. Francois State Park Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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