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St. Joe State Park on the south side of Park Hills, Missouri, along the Saint Francois Mountains, spans 8,243 acres and unites recreation with the industrial legacy of a former lead-mining landscape. Its Missouri Mines State Historic Site preserves former St. Joe Minerals mill buildings and a museum focused on geology and mining. The park’s most distinctive feature is a 2,000-acre off-road vehicle area built on reclaimed lead-mine tailings dumps. Camping and trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding add to its appeal. The park is significant for blending natural surroundings, reused mine land, and preserved mining heritage in one place.
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Park Hills, Missouri · United States