Park Closed Dec. 5-8, 2025 - St. Francois State Park
St. Francois State Park will be closed from 6 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2025, until 8 a.m. on Dec. 9, 2025, due to a managed deer hunt. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed in the park. Camping will be unavailable to the general public from Dec. 4 through Dec. 8.
For more information, please call the park office at 573-358-2173. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.
St. Francois State Park
Activities & accommodations
Park information
The forested ridges and cool hollows of St. Francois State Park offer visitors a retreat from everyday life. Three hiking trails, including one that allows equestrian access, wind through the wooded hills and glades of the Coonville Creek Wild Area. Easy access to the Big River makes St. Francois State Park ideal for canoeing and floating, and the many shaded picnic sites and two covered shelters make the park perfect for family gatherings. Overnight guests can choose from more than 100 campsites, located in campgrounds with modern restrooms and hot showers.
