Mark Twain State Park, State park in Monroe County, United States.
Mark Twain State Park spans 2,775 acres of natural terrain with oak, hickory, and maple trees overlooking the expansive Mark Twain Lake in Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources established this recreational area in 1924, marking the beginning of nature preservation in Monroe County.
The park bears the name of Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name Mark Twain and was born in a cabin near the current park grounds.
Visitors can access two four-lane boat ramps, six miles of hiking trails, and multiple picnic areas throughout the designated recreational zones.
An African-American Civilian Conservation Corps company constructed the stone picnic shelter at Buzzard's Roost in 1941, now listed in the National Register.
Location: Monroe County
Inception: 1924
Website: https://mostateparks.com/park/mark-twain-state-park
GPS coordinates: 39.49170,-91.80140
Latest update: March 15, 2025 22:22
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