Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedWed–Sun 9 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov270-335-3681
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Ballard County, about 5 miles southeast of Cairo, Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site covers about 21 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Wed–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. | — |
| Other — Winter Operations | Thu–Sat | 9 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. | — |
| Entrance gate | Park Gates open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm | ||
Official wording
Open April 1 to October 31 Park Gates open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm Open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) Museum & Welcome Center Gift Shop Open 9:00 to 4:30
Winter Operations: November 1 to March 31 Park Gates open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm Open Thursday through Saturday (closed Sundays through Wednesday) Groups please call for appointments outside of regular operating hours. Park may be closed due to weather or other events during this time. Museum & Welcome Center Gift Shop Open 9:00 to 4:30
Park Gates open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but must be leashed; restricted from nature preserves, beaches and some historic sites; service animals always permitted. Pet-friendly rooms/cabins available for an additional fee ($50 + tax).
Statewide rule from Kentucky's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking Woods Walk Trail - enjoy a leisurely walk through the woods here on a 200-yard loop trail. Views of seasonal wildflowers, wildlife, trees, and bird watching opportunities available. The Mississippi River is across the highway from the park. Please visit the Welcome Center during park hours for a Leave No Trace Scavenger Hunt pamphlet.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 94 Green St.
Wickliffe, KY 42087 - Nearest town
- Cairo — about 5 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.9710, -89.0951
- Phone
- 270-335-3681
- tara.potts@ky.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Park Gates open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 28, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology