Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Republic, MO Hours and Location

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National Battlefield

Operating Hours & Seasons

Tour Road

Tour Road hours vary according to season, and are generally 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from October through March, with extended hours the remainder of the year. Contact the battlefield for specific dates.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Fall Hours:
• –
• Sunday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Monday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Saturday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM

• Spring Hours:
• –
• Sunday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Monday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Saturday:8:00 AM-7:00 PM

• Summer Hours:
• –
• Sunday:8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Monday:8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Saturday:8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $7.00 – Entrance Fee
  Entrance fees to Wilson’s Creek NB are $7 per adult to a maximum of $15 per vehicle. The motorcycle fee is $10. A twelve-month annual park pass is available for $30.

Entrance Passes:

• $30.00 – Wilson’s Creek Annual Pass
  A twelve-month annual park pass is available for $30.

About

The Second Major Battle of the Civil War

Wilson’s Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the site of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek NB commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.

Directions

From I-44: exit at Exit 70 (Missouri Highway MM). Continue south to U.S. Highway 60. Proceed through the intersection. Continue 1/2 mile to Missouri Highway ZZ. Turn right on ZZ. Continue south to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right. From U.S. Highway 65 (south of Springfield): turn left (west) on Missouri Highway 14 at Ozark. Continue on Highway 14 to Missouri Highway ZZ. Follow ZZ north to Farm Road 182. Turn right; the entrance is on the right.

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

Visitors should stop at the Visitor Center for a park brochure with information about the battle, the self-guided tour, and special events. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week, and contains exhibits about the battle, a twenty-nine minute film, a fiber optics map program, and a bookstore. In compliance with ADA standards, assisted listening devices are available for use with the orientation film. An excellent Civil War research library is open to visitors from Tuesday through Saturday.

Weather

Summer months are frequently hot and humid, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Winter months (especially January and February) are frequently cold, with occasional ice and light snow. Spring and fall months are generally pleasant, with occasional showers.

Permits and Reservations Information