Cuivre River State Park is a public recreation area covering more than northeast of the city of

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in the Lincoln Hills region of northeastern

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. The

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's rugged landscapes range from native grasslands and savannas to limestone bluffs overlooking forested hills. The park offers an extensive system of hiking trails plus swimming and camping facilities and is managed by the

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. It encompasses the Lincoln Hills Natural Area (1872 acres) and two designated wild areas:

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(1675 acres) and Northwoods (1082 acres).

History

The park began as a

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recreation demonstration area in the 1930s when workers from the

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and the

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constructed roads, bridges, group camps, and a picnic shelter. The state took possession of the park in 1946. Two national

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—Camp Sherwood Forest and the Cuiver River State Park Administrative Area—were added to the

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in 1985. * Camp Sherwood Forest: The district encompasses 52 buildings and structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1934 and 1936. They include the Amphitheater (1936-1938), Council Circle (1936-1938), Dining Lodge (1936-1938), Central Restroom / Shower (1936-1938), Cook's Quarters (1936-1938), Administration Building (1936-1938), Recreation Hall (1936-1938), and Director's Lodge (1936-1938). The district also includes cabins and associated kitchen and

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units at Ancaster Village, Nottingham Village, and Fountaindale Village. * Cuiver River State Park Administrative Area: The district encompasses six buildings and structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Projects Administration between 1934 and 1941. They are the Cul Bridge (1941), Shelter/Restroom (1940), Wellhouse (1940), Warehouse (1934-1941), Service Building (Garage) (1934-1941), and Park Office (1934-1941).

Activities and amenities

The park offers two campgrounds, backpack camping, fishing on Sugar Creek, swimming and canoeing on 55-acre Lake Lincoln, and trails for hiking, cycling and horseback riding.

References

External links

Cuivre River State Park
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Cuivre River State Park Map
Missouri Department of Natural Resources {{authority control Civilian Conservation Corps in Missouri Works Progress Administration in Missouri Protected areas of Lincoln County, Missouri State parks of Missouri Protected areas established in 1946 Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri Buildings and structures in Lincoln County, Missouri National Register of Historic Places in Lincoln County, Missouri