State Park · Missouri, United States
Mark Twain State Park
Mark Twain State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 2,775 acres (1,123 ha), established in 1924.
State Park · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Monroe, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 2,775 acres (1,123 ha) |
| Established | 1924 |
| Coordinates | 39.4917° N, 91.8014° 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 Mark Twain State Park
Mark Twain State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 2,788 acres (1,128 ha) on Mark Twain Lake in Monroe County, Missouri. The state park offers water recreation, hiking trails, and campgrounds. It is adjacent to the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site. The Mark Twain State Park Picnic Shelter at Buzzard's Roost is a historic picnic shelter located at Mark Twain State Park. The shelter was built about 1941 by an all African-American Civilian Conservation Corps company. The shelter is constructed of stone in a rustic style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 92.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mark Twain State Park?
Mark Twain State Park is in Missouri, United States (39.4917° N, 91.8014° W).
When was Mark Twain State Park established?
Mark Twain State Park was established in 1924, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mark Twain State Park?
Mark Twain State Park covers 2,775 acres (1,123 ha).
Does Mark Twain State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Mark Twain State Park has campgrounds.
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/Mark_Twain_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).