Frank Holten State Recreation Area

Welcome to the Frank Holten State Recreation Area, located just across the Mississippi River and Missouri State line from the metropolis of St. Louis within viewing distance of the world famous gateway arch.

Park History: Frank Holten State Recreation Area was first established in 1964 and was known as Grand Marais at the time. In 1967 the site was renamed Frank Holten State Recreation Area in honor of a local state legislator. Plants and Animals: This park is home to numerous species of flora and fauna. Some of the park's plants include honeysuckle bushes, wild cherries, sweet gums, red buds, maples, oaks, poplars, and sycamores. Some of the park's animals include rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, foxes, groundhogs, minks, and muskrats. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this park offers numerous recreational opportunities. The park boasts numerous picnic shelters, two fishing lakes (the catch includes catfish, bass, and bluegill), two boat ramps, and 18 hole golf course, and fields for football, soccer, and baseball. Come on out and have a blast!

To contact the park office please call 618-874-7920.