Cuivre River State Park
Cuivre River State Park is a public recreation area covering more than 6,400 acres (2,600 ha) northeast of the city of Troy in the Lincoln Hills region of northeastern Missouri, United States. The state park's rugged landscapes range from native grasslands and savannas to limestone bluffs overlooking forested hills. The park offers an extensive system of hiking trails plus swimming and camping facilities and is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. It encompasses the Lincoln Hills Natural Area (1872 acres) and two designated wild areas: Big Sugar Creek (1675 acres) and Northwoods (1082 acres).
| Cuivre River State Park | |
|---|---|
Swimming area in Lincoln Lake | |
Location in Missouri Cuivre River State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Lincoln County, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°02′01″N 90°55′51″W |
| Area | 6,426.94 acres (26.0089 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Visitors | 738,330 (in 2022) |
| Governing body | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Cuivre River State Park |
Camp Sherwood Forest Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Nearest city | Elsberry, Missouri |
| Area | 132 acres (53 ha) |
| Built | 1936 |
| Built by | CCC |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000512 |
| Added to NRHP | March 4, 1985 |
Cuivre River State Park Administrative Area Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Nearest city | Troy, Missouri |
| Area | 620 acres (250 ha) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Built by | CCC; WPA |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000514 |
| Added to NRHP | March 4, 1985 |
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