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About Sam A. Baker State Park
Sam A. Baker State Park offers a wonderful outdoor experience for families and nature lovers. Visitors have enjoyed events like the Halloween Bash, featuring fun decorations, costumes, and plenty of candy for kids. The park is known for its cleanliness and quiet atmosphere, even when busy. Campers appreciate the spacious family sites, although some are more cramped, so site selection is important. The stunning scenery, particularly the St. Francois River, provides beautiful river access and hiking opportunities. While the park is somewhat remote, the drive is scenic and rewarding. Guests have found the visitor center and paved bicycle trail to be nice additions, though some have noted traffic noise from nearby Hwy 143. Overall, Sam A. Baker State Park is praised for its friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and the desire for visitors to return for longer stays and explore more of what the park has to offer.
Very clean, very quiet even though the park was pretty full. We stayed in campground 1 family site 21. We had plenty of room and so did the ones around us. However there are several sites that are cramped so if you want more space pay attention to which site you choose. The host was friendly and helpful. We will definitely... read full comment
October 2025
Just come here it's beautiful. I'm writing this from backpack shelter number 2.
October 2025
Beautiful state park! The St. Francois river thru the park is stunning! Lots of river access. The state park had their halloween events this weekend, it was alot of fun to see visiting for the day.
