Jay Nixon State Park
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| Jay Nixon Backcountry | |
|---|---|
 Park sign on Missouri Route N | |
  Location in Missouri  Jay Nixon State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Reynolds County, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°35′28″N 90°46′39″W / 37.59111°N 90.77750°W |
| Area | 1,231 acres (498 ha)[1] |
| Established | 2017 |
| Administered by | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Named for | Governor Jay Nixon |
| Website | Official website  |
Jay Nixon Backcountry is an undeveloped state park primarily located in Reynolds County, Missouri, with a 100-acre segment in Iron County. The property lies adjacent to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and borders Ketcherside Conservation Area. The property is not open to the public.[2] The park is named for governor Jay Nixon under whom several new Missouri state parks were added.
