Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Public Meeting

10/10/2026 | St. Francois State Park | Bonne Terre, Mo.

St. Francois State Park will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new campground on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. 

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be an open house-style public meeting, in which staff members will be available to provide information and answer questions about the park. Visitors are encouraged to share comments and questions about the park and its operations.

St. Francois State Park is located at 8920 U.S. Highway 67 N., 5 miles north of Bonne Terre. The new campground is located near the park's Shelter 2. The open house will take place in a tent near the new showerhouse and restroom.

For more information, call the park at 573-358-2173.

About Public Meetings at Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites

Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These public meetings, which are being held for all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give representatives the opportunity to let people know the current statuses and future plans for the parks and sites, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities.