160,000 acres (65,000 ha).[1] According to the state, its parks system includes approximately 3,500 campsites, 194 cabins, and 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of trails, including the longest developed rails-to-trail project in the nation.[1]
Dillard Mill 
Bothwell Lodge 
Graham Cave 
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge 
Elephant Rocks 
Katy Trail 
Onondaga Cave 
Watkins Woolen Mill 
Washington State Park 
Johnson’s Shut-ins 
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park 
Castlewood State Park
State parks
State historic sites
Other facilities
| Name[2] | County | Size | Estab- lished | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trails of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry | Dent, Shannon | 60,000 acres | 24,000 ha | 2001 |
| Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center | Jackson | n/a | n/a | 1989 |
See also
References
- 1 2 “About the Missouri State Park System”. Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
- 1 2 3 “Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites”. Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
- 1 2 jennifer.sieg (August 25, 2011). “State Park Land Acquisition Summary”. mostateparks.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ↑ jim.malven (December 7, 2022). “Rock Island Trail State Park”. mostateparks.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
External links
- Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Missouri State Parks – List of Parks and Historic Sites Missouri Department of Natural Resources
