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Thousand Hills State Park

Missouri · MO

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Trails

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Campgrounds

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A park centered on Forest Lake, with wooded shores and open savanna. You can fish, swim, boat, hike and camp.

Source: mostateparks.com

From Wikipedia

Thousand Hills State Park is a public recreation area covering over 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) two miles (3.2 km) west of Kirksville in Adair County, Missouri. The state park features Native American petroglyphs and 573-acre (232 ha) Forest Lake with fishing, swimming and boating.

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Trails

All trails in Thousand Hills State Park
Forest Lake Trail

Forest Lake Trail

Kirksville3.3 mi453 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Red Bud Trail

Red Bud Trail

Kirksville1.4 mi276 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Thousand Hills Trail

Thousand Hills Trail

Kirksville7.6 mi1,201 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Thousand Hills State Park
Thousand Hills Trail Camp

Thousand Hills Trail Camp

Kirksville, MOPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park Reservable

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