St. Francois State Park
Missouri State Park
St. Francois State Park hours
April through October (On-Season): 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily: The entrance gate closes at 10 p.m.
November through March (Off-Season): 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily: The entrance gate closes at 6 p.m.
Hours as published by Missouri State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About St. Francois State Park
Forested ridges and cool hollows make a retreat from everyday life, with three hiking trails — one open to horses — through the wooded hills and glades of the Coonville Creek Wild Area. The Big River is easy to reach.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
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Camping options
- Basic Sites
- Electric Sites
- Pull-Through Sites
- Backpacking Campsites
- Special-Use Camping Area
Contact
Phone573-358-2173
Address8920 U.S. Highway 67 N., Bonne Terre, MO 63628-3598
🎒 Gear up for St. Francois State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
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