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Cuivre River State Park

Cuivre River State Park
Photo: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Lincoln County, Missouri
Nearest town
4.6 miles northeast of Troy
Type
State Park

About Cuivre River State Park

More than 6,400 acres of rugged terrain make up this preserve, spanning native grasslands, savannas, and limestone bluffs above forested hills in the Lincoln Hills region. It contains the Lincoln Hills Natural Area along with two designated wild areas, Big Sugar Creek and Northwoods. The grounds include an extensive network of hiking trails plus facilities for swimming and camping, managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Cuivre River State Park is in Lincoln County, Missouri, 4.6 miles northeast of Troy. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Cuivre River State Park

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Towns near Cuivre River State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.