
Eugene Trailhead
Eugene, MO
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Eugene, MO
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About Eugene Trailhead
Named for Eugene Simpson, the original landowner, the town of Eugene was officially incorporated on Aug. 3, 1904, following the construction of the Rock Island Railroad. It eventually included a grade school, high school, bank, hotel, post office and church. Area commodities included agricultural products and raw materials. When traveling east, Eugene is the final stop along the trail until it descends into the Osage River valley.
Today, only the post office and two churches remain in the unincorporated community, though it boasts the longest tunnel in the state park at 1,665 feet. Eugene is 21 miles southwest of Jefferson City and 13 miles east of Eldon.
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Alerts & Advisories (5)
The Pleasant Hill trailhead to the Purvis Road parking lot is closed until further notice due to construction of two bridges. There is no detour route in place. Please use Purvis Road parking lot to access the trail going east.
From Nov. 1 to March 31, restrooms will be closed and water turned off at several of the Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Spur trailheads. The restroom at Medford will remain open but the water will be turned off.
From Nov. 1 to March 31, restrooms will be closed and water turned off at several of the Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Trail State Park trailheads. During this time, a portable toilet will be provided at Leeton but the water will be turned off.
The Pleasant Hill trailhead to the Purvis Road parking lot is closed until further notice due to construction of two bridges. There is no detour route in place. Please use Purvis Road parking lot to access the trail going east.
All Trailhead Hours
Park Grounds
8 a.m. to sunset, daily
Lake Woolridge Road
November through March
The road to Lake Wooldridge is closed.
Missouri's American Indian Culture Center
April 15- October 31 (on-season)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday (except holiday Mondays)
Park Office - Annie and Abel Van Meter
Please note that there will be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored for messages during office hours.
Please note that there will be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored for messages during office hours.
April 15 through October 31 (on-season)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday (except holiday Mondays)
Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center
November 1 through April 15 (off-season)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Noon. to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Monday through Friday
Park Office - Annie and Abel Van Meter
November 1 through April 14 (off-season)
8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
7 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily, year-round
Gates may be closed at 10 p.m.
Visitor Center
March-November
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily
December-February
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday-Sunday
Historic Site Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily, year-round
Please note there will also be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working in the grounds.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year round
Day-Use Area
7 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round
Historic Site Office - Battle of Athens
April through October
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
November through March
Office not regularly staffed; telephone is monitored for messages Monday through Friday
Thome-Benning House (Cannonball House)
Tours
April through October (on-season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
No tours offered Monday and Tuesday
Tours
November through March (off-season)
By prior appointment only
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
Open during daylight hours only
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset year-round
Picnic Shelter - Battle of Island Mound
Sunrise to Sunset
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round
Oliver Anderson House Tours (Anderson House and Battlefield)
Summer Hours (On-Season)
April through July
Anderson House tours offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday
Battlefield tours offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday
No tours on Monday
August through October
Anderson House tours offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
Battlefield tours offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
No tours on Monday or Tuesday
Winter Hours (Off-Season)
November through March
Tours are by appointment only. No tours Monday or Tuesday.
Tours can be reserved online on our reservation website or by visiting the site. For more information, contact the site at 660-259-4654.
Visitor Center/Historic Site Office
April through October (On-Season)
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and holiday Mondays
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday
November through March (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
Historic Site Office
April 16 through Nov. 30
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dec. 1 through April 15
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
Visitor Center
Dec. 1 through April 15
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
Nov. 1 through April 15
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday (except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
Closed Monday through Wednesday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to one hour past sunset, daily
Dining Lodge
7 a.m. to one hour after whistle during trout season
Nature Center
Feb. 25 through Oct. 31
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
Nov. 1 through Feb. 24
Closed
Park Office
Summer Hours (On-Season)
Feb. 25 through Oct. 31
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Winter Hours (Off-Season)
Nov. 1 through Feb. 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Store
Fishing Season
One hour before through one hour after the regular fishing day schedule, daily during season
November through January
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to Sunset, year-round.
Park Office
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
6 a.m. to sunset, year-round
Park Office
8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Friday, year-round
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to Sunset
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to Sunset, year-round
Bollinger Mill
April through October (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Guided tours are offered during the above hours, with the last tours beginning at 3 p.m.
Closed Monday (except Memorial Day and Labor Day)
November through March (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Guided tours are offered during the above hours, with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m.
Closed Monday through Wednesday
Historic Site Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
During periods of heavy snow or ice, the site grounds are periodically closed.
Historic Site Grounds
8 a.m. to sunset, year-round
Bothwell Lodge - Tours
April through Sept. 15 (On-Season)
Due to construction, lodge tours are unavailable until further notice.
Sept. 16 through Dec. 14 (Off-Season)
Due to construction, lodge tours are unavailable until further notice.
Dec. 15 through February (Off-Season)
Due to construction, lodge tours are unavailable until further notice.
Tours are available by appointment only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visitors should call the site at 660-827-0510 to schedule a tour.
March (Off-Season)
Due to construction, lodge tours are unavailable until further notice.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Saturday and holiday Mondays
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday (last tour begins at 3 p.m.)
Historic Site Office
April 1 through Sept. 15 (On-Season)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Sept. 16 through March 31 (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Saturday and holiday Mondays
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
7 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset, year-round
Park gates open and close at these times.
Park Office
April through October (On-Season)
9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday through Sunday
November through March (Off-Season)
9 a.m. to noon, Saturday and Sunday
December through February (Off-Season)
The office telephone is monitored Monday through Friday. The office door is unlocked when staff is available.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Grounds
April through October (on-season)
6 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
Grounds
November through March (off-season)
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, daily
Site Office
April through September (On-Season)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday
October through March (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday
Tours
Tours are by appointment only. Call the historic site at 660-584-2854.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round
Park Office
Tuesday after Labor Day until Friday before Memorial Day
No formal office hours
Friday before Memorial Day until the Tuesday after Labor Day
10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays
1 p.m. until 6 p.m., Sundays
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Day-use Areas
6 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round
Beach
Beach closed for the season
Visitor Center / Park Office
Summer (On-Season)
April 15 through Memorial Day weekend
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Closed Sundays
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday
Sunday following Labor Day through Oct. 31
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Closed Sundays
Winter (Off-Season)
Nov. 1 through April 14
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Hours
May through October (on-season)
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday and holiday Mondays
Park Hours
November through April (off-season)
Closed
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds/Gardens
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round
Tours
April 1-Oct. 31 (On-Season)
10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily (except Independence Day – actual and observed)
Nov. 1-March 31 (Off-Season) 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Historic Site Office
April 1-Oct. 31 (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (except Independence Day – actual and observed)
Nov. 1-March 31 (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
November through April
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
May through October
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Tours
November through April
10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Tours on Monday through Thursday by prior appointment only
Between scheduled tours, first-floor self-guided tours are offered and are accompanied by staff.
May through October
10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Tours on Monday and Tuesday by prior appointment only
Historic Site Office
November through April
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
Please note there will also be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored throughout the day for messages.
May through October
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Please note there will be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored throughout the day for messages.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
7 a.m. to a half-hour after sunset
Entrance gate opens and closes at these times.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Summer Hours (On-Season)
April through October
Entrance gates open and close at these times.
7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily
Winter Hours (Off-Season)
November through March
Entrance gates open and close at these times.
7 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily
Park Office
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round
River Hills Visitor Center
April through October
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday
November and March
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closed Monday through Friday
December through February
Closed
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Main Park Gate:
Sunrise to 10 p.m.
Blufftop Pavilion Day-Use Area:
Sunrise to Sunset (except during events)
Quiet Hours:
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Late arrivals for lodging and camping should remain quiet during check-in after 10 p.m.
Park Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
7 a.m. to half-hour after sunset, daily, year-round
Park Office
The office telephone is monitored for messages between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, year-round.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds - Summer
(On-Season)
April 16 through Aug. 31:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Park Grounds - Fall
(Shoulder Season)
Sept. 1 through Sept. 30:
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Oct. 1 through Oct. 31:
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Park Grounds - Winter
(Off-Season)
Nov. 1 through Feb. 28:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Park Grounds - Spring
(Shoulder Season)
March 1 through March 15:
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 16 (daylight saving time) through April 15:
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Currently Closed
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site - On-Season
April through October
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Tours offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site - Off-Season
November through March
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday
Closed Monday through Wednesday
Tours offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
April through October (on-season)
6 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily
November through March (off-season)
6 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily
Beach
Beach closed for the season
Motocross/ORV Area
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first, daily, year round
Park Office
Summer Hours (April through October)
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
Winter Hours (November through March) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily
Historic Site Grounds - On-Season
April through October (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Historic Site Grounds - Off-Season
November and December
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays
January and February
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Closed Sundays and Mondays
March
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays
Historic Site Office
April through October (On-Season)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
November through March (Off-Season)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
Visitor Center
April through October (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
November and December (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays
January and February (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Closed Sundays and Mondays
March (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays
Tours
Tours are available every day the site is open and begin on the hour (no noon tours). Tours can be reserved online on our reservation website or by calling or visiting the site. For more information, contact the site at 636-940-3322.
April through October (On-Season)
Monday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour
Sunday beginning at noon and ending with the 3 p.m. tour
November and December (Off-Season)
Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour
Sunday beginning at noon. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour
No tours on Mondays
January and February (Off-Season)
Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour
No tours on Sundays or Mondays
March (Off-Season)
Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour
Sunday beginning at noon and ending with the 3 p.m. tour
No tours on Mondays
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round
Historic Site Office
April through October (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Closed Sunday and Monday (except for the Monday of Memorial Day weekend and the Sunday of Labor Day weekend)
November through March (Off-Season)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
8 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset, daily
Park Grounds
7 a.m. to sunset daily, year-round
Boat Launch
7 a.m. to sunset, year-round
Park Office/Visitor Center
April through October (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Saturday
Closed Sunday through Wednesday
November through March (Off-Season)
Closed
*As staff are available, the open sign will be flipped and the door unlocked on the closed days. Phone messages will be monitored daily.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
8 a.m. to dusk, daily
Park gates open and close at these times.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds - On-Season
April through October
7 a.m. to sunset, daily
The outdoor interpretive area, restrooms and brochures are available during these times. The park gates close at sunset.
Park Grounds - Off-Season
November through March
8 a.m. to sunset, daily
The outdoor interpretive area, restrooms and brochures are available during these times. The park gates close at sunset.
Park Office/Visitor Center
April through October (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
On occasion, the park office may be temporarily closed while park staff assist large groups or conduct outdoor interpretive programs.
November through March (Off-Season)
The office is not regularly staffed. Park staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
Site Office
April through October
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday (closed Easter Sunday)
Free tours are offered during the hours listed above.
November through March
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
Free tours are offered during the hours listed above.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round
Day-Use Beach
Closed for the season
Park Office
April through October (On-Season)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily
November through March (Off-season)
The park office is closed, but staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Year-round:
6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Entrance gates open and close at these times.
Park Office
April through October (on-season)
Noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday
November through March (off-season)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Friday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds - On-Season
April through October
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Historic Site Grounds - Off-Season
November through March
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Closed Sunday and Monday
Tours
April through October (On-Season)
Tuesday through Saturday: tours on the hour at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Sunday: tours on the hour at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Monday: closed
November through March (Off-Season)
Tuesday through Saturday: tours on the hour at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: closed
Site Office
April through October (On-Season)
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
November through March (Off-Season) 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
Park
Currently Closed
Historic Site Grounds
Sunrise to Sunset
Valley Day-Use Area - On-Season
The main park gates open and close at these times:
March 1 through the Wednesday before Memorial Day
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily
Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
Valley Day-Use Area - Off-Season
The main park gates open and close at these times:
Day after Labor Day through Oct. 31
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily
November through February
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily
Gatehouse - Day-Use Area
Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
Hours determined by park superintendent.
Visitor Center - Black River Center
April through October (on-season)
April
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
May through Wednesday before Memorial Day
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
Tuesday after Labor Day through September
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
October
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
November through March (off-season)
Closed
Park Office
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
2025-2026 State Holidays
On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Park Grounds
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round
Pack-in Campsites
April 15-October (on-season)
Open and reservable through the park office
November-April 14 (off-season)
Closed







