St. Francois State Park facts for kids
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 St. Francois State Park
Location in Missouri
St. Francois State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | St. Francois, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 2,734.97 acres (11.0680 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Governing body | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | St. Francois State Park |
St. Francois State Park is a public recreation area occupying 2,735 acres (1,107 ha) of land 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.
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