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The cool waters of Forest Lake provide the centerpiece for Thousand Hills State Park, whose woody shores and broad savannas recall a time when northern Missouri was far less developed. The lake offers fishing, swimming and boating. The park offers hiking, mountain biking and abundant opportunities to see wildlife.
- Camping
Thousand Hills State Park has two campgrounds offering basic...
- Camping
Thousand Hills State Park is a public recreation area covering some 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) two miles (3.2 km) west of Kirksville in Adair County, Missouri. The state park features 703-acre (284 ha) Forest Lake and Native American petroglyphs.
Welcome to Thousand Hills State Park, located two miles west of Kirksville in Adair County, Missouri. Here you will find swimming, boating, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and abundant opportunities to see wildlife.
The cool waters of Forest Lake provide the centerpiece for Thousand Hills State Park, whose woody shores and broad savannas recall a time when northern Missouri was far less developed. The lake offers fishing, swimming and boating.
Thousand Hills State Park was created following the construction of the 573-acre Forest Lake to serve as the city's reservoir. Today, the 3,215-acre park offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the best of northern Missouri.
Thousand Hills State Park includes American Indian rock carvings (petroglyphs) more than 1,500 years old; they are listed in National Register of Historic Places. The park features Forest Lake, with 17 miles of shoreline.
Thousand Hills State Park has two campgrounds offering basic and electric campsites. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites located in Campground 1. The park also has a special-use camping area.
