St. Francois State Park

St. Francois State Park
Missouri State Park
Country United States
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°W / 37.97694; -90.51833Coordinates: 37°58′37″N 90°31′06″W / 37.97694°N 90.51833°W / 37.97694; -90.51833 [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. 1 2 "Saint Francois State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "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.
  3. "St. Francois State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
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