Eleven Point State Park

Summary

Eleven Point State Park is one of three new Missouri state parks announced in 2016 that is awaiting developments and is unopened.[1] The 4,167 acre state park is located mostly on lands of the historic Pigman Ranch near Riverton in Oregon County on Eleven Point River in the Ozarks of southern Missouri.[2][3] Plans called for hiking and walking trails, camping, fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, and nature study to be available.

Eleven Point State Park
Sign at park entrance
Map showing the location of Eleven Point State Park
Map showing the location of Eleven Point State Park
Location in Missouri
Map showing the location of Eleven Point State Park
Map showing the location of Eleven Point State Park
Eleven Point State Park (the United States)
LocationOregon County, Missouri, United States
Coordinates36°37′01″N 91°10′27″W / 36.616822°N 91.174207°W / 36.616822; -91.174207
Area4,167 acres (16.86 km2)
Established2016
Governing bodyMissouri Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteEleven Point State Park

On April 27, 2023, although the park remained closed to the public, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced that an open house and guided hike were scheduled for May 13, 2023.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Bryant Creek State Park". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  2. ^ Hess, Abby (January 20, 2016). "State moving forward on new park". West Plains Daily Quill. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  3. ^ "Missouri to add three state parks". Ozarks First. December 15, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  4. ^ "Eleven Point State Park hosts open house and guided hike May 13". dnr.mo.gov. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. April 27, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.

External links edit

  • Eleven Point State Park Missouri Department of Natural Resources