State Park · Missouri, United States
St. Francois State Park
St. Francois State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 2,735 acres (1,107 ha), established in 1964.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | St. Francois, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 2,735 acres (1,107 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 37.9692° N, 90.5333° 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 St. Francois State Park
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Bonne Terre, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles north of Bonne Terre |
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 · 54.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Francois State Park?
St. Francois State Park is in Missouri, United States (37.9692° N, 90.5333° W).
When was St. Francois State Park established?
St. Francois State Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is St. Francois State Park?
St. Francois State Park covers 2,735 acres (1,107 ha).
Does St. Francois State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — St. Francois State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to St. Francois State Park?
The nearest town is Bonne Terre, Missouri. about 5 miles north of Bonne Terre.
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/St._Francois_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).