State Parks Near Farmington, Missouri
29 state park units lie within 50 miles of Farmington, including 8 parks across the line in Illinois. The closest is St. Joe State Park, about 5 mi northwest of town. 9 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- St. Joe State Park5 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 9of 29 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 124 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 11pets allowed
State parks near Farmington, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Farmington; driving distance is usually longer.
St. Joe State Park
Things to do include mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Joe State Park →Missouri Mines State Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Missouri Mines State Historic Site →Hawn State Park
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hawn State Park →St. Francois State Park
Visitors come for rock climbing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Francois State Park →Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site →Elephant Rocks State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Elephant Rocks State Park →Jay Nixon Backcountry
Jay Nixon Backcountry is a 1,236-acre state park in Reynolds County, about 8 miles west of Ironton.
Hours, fees and rules for Jay Nixon Backcountry →Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Taum Sauk Mountain State Park →Felix Vallé House State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Felix Vallé House State Historic Site →Washington State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. The park says there are no showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington State Park →Kidd Lake State Natural Area
Kidd Lake State Natural Area is a natural area in Monroe County, about 12 miles southeast of Festus.
Hours, fees and rules for Kidd Lake State Natural Area →Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Things to do include rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park →Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area
In Monroe County, about 13 miles south of Waterloo, Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area covers about 810 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area →Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site
Covering about 1 acres, Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site lies in Jefferson County, in Pevely.
Hours, fees and rules for Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site →Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
Illinois Caverns State Natural Area is a natural area in Monroe County, about 8 miles south of Waterloo.
Hours, fees and rules for Illinois Caverns State Natural Area →Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Popular activities here are swimming, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site →Randolph County State Recreation Area
In Randolph County, about 3 miles northeast of Chester, Randolph County State Recreation Area covers about 1,138 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Randolph County State Recreation Area →Sam A. Baker State Park
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites and equestrian camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Sam A. Baker State Park →Turkey Bluffs
Turkey Bluffs is an idnr site (no designation in title) in Randolph County, about 5 miles southeast of Chester.
Hours, fees and rules for Turkey Bluffs →Mastodon State Historic Site
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mastodon State Historic Site →Dillard Mill State Historic Site
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, fishing, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Dillard Mill State Historic Site →Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area
Covering about 202 acres, Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area lies in Randolph County, about 11 miles east of Chester.
Hours, fees and rules for Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area →Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bollinger Mill State Historic Site →Don Robinson State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Don Robinson State Park →World Shooting and Recreational Complex
World Shooting and Recreational Complex is a park unit in Randolph County, about 4 miles north of Sparta.
Hours, fees and rules for World Shooting and Recreational Complex →Meramec State Park
Popular activities here are cave tours, rock climbing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Meramec State Park →Onondaga Cave State Park
Visitors come for cave tours, mountain biking, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Onondaga Cave State Park →Peabody River King
Peabody River King is a state fish and wildlife area in St. Clair County, in New Athens.
Hours, fees and rules for Peabody River King →Robertsville State Park
Visitors come for boating, fishing, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Robertsville State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Farmington
- St. Joe State Park 5 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Hawn State Park 10 mi east · Campground listed
- St. Francois State Park 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Taum Sauk Mountain State Park 24 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Washington State Park 25 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Farmington
- Washington State Park 25 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park 29 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Sam A. Baker State Park 37 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Meramec State Park 47 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Farmington
- St. Joe State Park 5 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hawn State Park 10 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- St. Francois State Park 14 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Taum Sauk Mountain State Park 24 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Washington State Park 25 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 6 more in the list above
Swimming near Farmington
- St. Joe State Park 5 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- St. Francois State Park 14 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Washington State Park 25 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park 29 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site 35 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Farmington
- St. Joe State Park 5 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Hawn State Park 10 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- St. Francois State Park 14 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site 16 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Elephant Rocks State Park 17 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Farmington
- St. Joe State Park 5 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- St. Francois State Park 14 mi north · Fishing listed
- Elephant Rocks State Park 17 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Washington State Park 25 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park 29 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Farmington
What is the closest state park to Farmington?
St. Joe State Park is the closest, about 5 miles northwest of Farmington in a straight line. Next are Missouri Mines State Historic Site and Hawn State Park.
How many state parks are near Farmington?
29 state park units are within 50 miles, and 9 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Farmington have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being St. Joe State Park, Hawn State Park and St. Francois State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Farmington?
Yes, at 11 parks, including St. Joe State Park, Hawn State Park and St. Francois State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Farmington?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Festus, MO30 mi north
- Near Arnold, MO45 mi north
- Near Belleville, IL56 mi northeast
- Near Wildwood, MO56 mi north
- Near Cape Girardeau, MO58 mi southeast
- Near St. Louis, MO60 mi north
- Near Washington, MO62 mi northwest
- Near Carbondale, IL66 mi east
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.