State Park · Missouri, United States
Jay Nixon Backcountry
Jay Nixon Backcountry is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 1,230 acres (498 ha), established in 2017.
State Park · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Reynolds, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 1,230 acres (498 ha) |
| Established | 2017 |
| Coordinates | 37.5911° N, 90.7775° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jay Nixon Backcountry
Jay Nixon Backcountry is an undeveloped state park primarily located in Reynolds County, Missouri, with a 100-acre segment in Iron County. The property lies adjacent to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and borders Ketcherside Conservation Area. The property is not open to the public. The park is named for governor Jay Nixon under whom several new Missouri state parks were added.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 83.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jay Nixon Backcountry?
Jay Nixon Backcountry is in Missouri, United States (37.5911° N, 90.7775° W).
When was Jay Nixon Backcountry established?
Jay Nixon Backcountry was established in 2017, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jay Nixon Backcountry?
Jay Nixon Backcountry covers 1,230 acres (498 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Nixon_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).