Elephant Rock State Park Mo

Elephant rocks is one of my favorite missouri state parks.

Elephant rock state park mo. The elephant rocks which were formed from 1 5 billion year old granite are giant boulders that stand end to end like a train of circus elephants. State of missouri the state park is named for a string of large granite boulders which resemble a train of pink circus elephants. Elephant rocks state park at this park giant billion year old granite boulders stand end to end like a train of red circus elephants. Turn on russell street toward south knob street for 0 2 miles.

The park was created following the donation of the land to the state in 1967 by. Elephant rocks state park middlebrook mo 63656. Menu reservations make reservations. One trail in particular delights those interested in america s historic past.

Go 1 6 miles and you will see the entrance for elephant rocks state park on the right. About 1 5 billion years ago hot magma cooled forming coarsely crystalline red granite which later weathered into huge rounded boulders. Take a left on mo 21 n. Imagine giant granite rocks standing end to end like a train of circus elephants.

It lacks in amenities compared to most others but the elephant rocks themselves far makes up for it. And staying in elephant rocks state park hotels puts you close to it all. Get directions reviews and information for elephant rocks state park in middlebrook mo. Elephant rocks state park is a state owned geologic reserve and public recreation area encompassing an outcropping of precambrian granite in the saint francois mountains in the u s.

After 4 3 miles follow mo 21 n to the left. That s what you ll see at elephant rocks state park. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. The elephant shaped boulders at elephant rocks state park may not be the stars of a circus but these giant granite boulders are the stars of this unusual park in southeast missouri.

Spend some time reading the names and comments carved into the red granite by 19th century miners who worked in the area.