Weston Bend State Park
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  Location in Missouri  Weston Bend State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°23′16″N 94°52′49″W / 39.387755°N 94.880217°W[1] |
| Area | 1,133.08 acres (458.54 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Established | 1980[3] |
| Administered by | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Visitors | 201,806 (in 2023)[2] |
| Website | Official website  |
Weston Bend State Park is a public recreation area on the east bank of the Missouri River in Platte County, Missouri. The state park's 1,133 acres (459 ha) include scenic river views, trails for hiking and biking, picnicking facilities, and a campground.[4]
History
[edit]Platte County once had a thriving tobacco industry, and at one time there were five tobacco barns within the park's boundary. One barn remains and has been converted to an enclosed shelter.[5]
Geography
[edit]The park is located on the far side of the Weston Bend of the Missouri River just southeast of Weston.[6] Bee Creek and Bear Creek pass along the north and west side of the park, respectively.[7] The topography of the entire park is hilly and forested.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Overlook". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. February 10, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Data Sheet: Weston Bend State Park" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "State Park Land Acquisition Summary". Missouri State Parks. August 25, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Weston Bend State Park". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. December 10, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ^ "Weston Bend State Park". Lewis and Clark Trail Experience. Lewis & Clark Trail Allaince. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ a b "Weston, MO - 2021". TopoView. USGS. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ a b "Weston Bend State Park Map". Missouir State Parks. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Weston Bend State Park Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Weston Bend State Park Map Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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