St. Francois State Park

St. Francois State Park is a public recreation area occupying 2735 acre of land 5 mi 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 Coonville Creek Natural Area, made up of Coonville Creek and its narrow valley, is found within the park's boundaries.