Robertsville State Park

Robertsville State Park
Missouri State Park
A footbridge on the Spice Bush Trail
Country United States
State Missouri
County Franklin
Elevation 509 ft (155 m) [1]
Coordinates 38°25′24″N 90°48′50″W / 38.42333°N 90.81389°W / 38.42333; -90.81389Coordinates: 38°25′24″N 90°48′50″W / 38.42333°N 90.81389°W / 38.42333; -90.81389
Area 1,224.65 acres (496 ha) [2]
Established 1979 [3]
Management Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Location in Missouri
Website: Robertsville State Park

Robertsville State Park is a public recreation area bordering the Meramec River in unincorporated Robertsville in Franklin County, Missouri. The state park's 1,225 acres (496 ha) include a boat launch, campground, playground, picnic shelters, and the Spice Bush and Lost Hill hiking trails. The land was once owned by Edward James Roberts, who moved to the area at age 14 in 1831.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Robertsville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "Robertsville State Park: Data Sheet" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. November 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ "State Park Land Acquisition Summary". Missouri State Parks. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Robertsville State Park". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 21, 2013.
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