Morris State Park

Morris State Park is a conservation area in Dunklin County covering about 161 acres with a 2.25-mile loop trail winding through the terrain. The trail passes through varied geological features on Crowley's Ridge and the park includes picnic areas and parking throughout the grounds.

The park was established in 2000 after businessman Jim D. Morris donated land to the state of Missouri. This gift transformed the area into a publicly accessible natural preserve.

The park offers a place where visitors can walk through and observe the natural geology that shapes this region of Missouri. People come here to experience the distinct landscape and understand how the terrain differs from surrounding areas.

The park is open year-round and the loop trail is easy to navigate for most visitors regardless of experience level. Spring through fall are ideal times to visit when weather is mild and the landscape is most active.

The park protects a section of Crowley's Ridge, a geographical rise that stands roughly 200 feet above the Mississippi River floodplain. This elevation develops from distinct soil types that set this area apart from the surrounding flat landscape.