State Park · Missouri, United States
Thousand Hills State Park
Thousand Hills State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 3,080 acres (1,246 ha), established in 1952.
State Park · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Adair, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 3,080 acres (1,246 ha) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 40.1794° N, 92.6392° 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 Thousand Hills State Park
Thousand Hills State Park is a public recreation area covering over 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) two miles (3.2 km) west of Kirksville in Adair County, Missouri. The state park features Native American petroglyphs and 573-acre (232 ha) Forest Lake with fishing, swimming and boating.
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 | Kirksville, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles west of Kirksville |
Airports near this park
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- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 107.6 miles away
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 125.8 miles away
Parks nearby
Long Branch State Park
Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Pershing State Park
Lake Wapello State Park
Honey Creek State Park
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Thousand Hills State Park?
Thousand Hills State Park is in Missouri, United States (40.1794° N, 92.6392° W).
When was Thousand Hills State Park established?
Thousand Hills State Park was established in 1952, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Thousand Hills State Park?
Thousand Hills State Park covers 3,080 acres (1,246 ha).
How do I get to Thousand Hills State Park?
The nearest town is Kirksville, Missouri. about 2 miles west of Kirksville.
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/Thousand_Hills_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).