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With the ancient St. Francois Mountains, the unspoiled natural landscape and the cool waters of the St. Francis River and Big Creek, Sam A. Baker State Park has something for everyone.
With the historic St. Francois Mountains, the enticing waters of the St. Francis River and Big Creek, Sam A. Baker State Park is the perfect destination for your next getaway.
Sam A. Baker State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 5,323 acres (2,154 ha) in the Saint Francois Mountains region of the Missouri Ozarks. The state park offers fishing, canoeing, swimming, camping, and trails for hiking and horseback riding.
Sam A. Baker State Park has 18 rustic cabins made of native stone and wood with modern conveniences. They lie along a wooded hillside overlooking the park and a stone’s throw away from Big Creek and the 12 mile Mudlick Trail.
Sam A. Baker State Park has two campgrounds and an equestrian campground. The park also has a special-use camping area. Both regular campgrounds offer family campsites for those who need a little extra space.
With the ancient St. Francois Mountains, the unspoiled natural landscape and the cool waters of the St. Francois River and Big Creek, Sam A. Baker State Park has something for everyone.
Things to Do | Sam A. Baker State Park. The St. Francois Mountains provide the backdrop for this scenic park. Great for families, it offers fishing; float trips; nature programs; camping (including equestrian); cabins, hiking, backpacking and horse trails; a paved bicycle trail; picnicking; and a stream for splashing.
Apr 19, 2019 · With the ancient St. Francois Mountains, the unspoiled natural landscape and the cool waters of the St. Francis River and Big Creek, Sam A. Baker State Park has something for everyone.
Sam A. Baker State Park, located in the Francois mountain range, in Patterson, Missouri, is one of the oldest in the park system and perhaps the most classic. It combines history and great natural beauty with recreation.
Jan 18, 2023 · Take a float trip on the scenic and secluded St. Francis River. Canoes, one-person sit-on-top kayaks and six-person rafts are available for rent at the park store. Big Creek is floatable in high water with kayaks only.
