Mark Twain State Park

Mark Twain State Park
Missouri State Park
Named for: Mark Twain
Country United States
State Missouri
County Monroe
Elevation 607 ft (185 m) [1]
Coordinates 39°28′35″N 91°48′01″W / 39.47639°N 91.80028°WCoordinates: 39°28′35″N 91°48′01″W / 39.47639°N 91.80028°W [1]
Area 2,775.14 acres (1,123 ha) [2]
Established 1924
Management Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Location in Missouri
Website: Mark Twain State Park

Mark Twain State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Missouri consisting of 2,775.14 acres (1,123.06 ha) located in Monroe County. The park offers recreation on Mark Twain Lake as well as hiking trails and campgrounds.[3] The park is adjacent to the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Mark Twain State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "State parks...estimated acres" (PDF). Revised Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2008-2012. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. pp. 142–143. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  3. "Mark Twain State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 9, 2014.

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