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Location in Missouri
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Location |
St. Francois, Missouri, United States |
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Area |
2,734.97 acres (11.0680 km2) |
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Elevation |
771 ft (235 m) |
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Established |
1964 |
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Governing body |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
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Website |
St. Francois State Park |
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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.