Arrow Rock State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions10-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(660) 837-3330
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Arrow Rock State Historic Site is a 172-acre historic site in Saline County, about 13 miles northwest of Boonville.
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Historic Site Grounds | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
| Fri–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Dec 1 – Feb 28 | |
| Office | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Park | 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. | ||
Official wording
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.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 10 feet
Not allowed in or on: any building that is not part of the cabins for canines program.
We recommend no more than two dogs per campsite. Pets must be supervised and kept on leashes no longer than 10 feet at all times. Pet waste bags are available in most locations. Other than service animals, pets are not allowed inside any building that is not part of the Cabins for Canines program, or in public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Season: Year-round Reservations: Apr 1-Oct 31 | — | Basic, Electric*, Sewer/Electric/Water*Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Arrow Rock State Historic Site offers basic, electric and sewer/electric/water (1) campsites and a special-use camping area.
A printable campground map is available for your reference by clicking the “Campground Map” link.
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2026 Camping Rates | 2027 Camping Rates
Campground Information
Available Dates
Showers/Water Available
Reservations
Types of Sites
Campground Map
Year-roundApr 1-Oct 31Apr 1-Oct 31Basic, Electric*, Sewer/Electric/Water*
For a $5 fee, non-campers may use a vacant electric campsite for the purpose of charging their electric vehicle for a period not to exceed one hour.
- Potable water stations are available throughout the campground during the on-season (April 1-Oct. 31).
- During the off-season (Nov. 1 through March 31), potable water, shower facilities and firewood are not available.
Campground Gate Information
Historic site campground gates may be closed after 10 p.m. Campers need to be sure to arrive prior to this time.
Other Types of Camping Areas Available in the Park:
Special-use camping area
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursCampingFishingHikingPicnickingCanoeing and kayakingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre a Fleché Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-pierre-fleche-trail |
| River Landing Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-river-landing-trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Below is a list of designated trails at this site.
Pierre a Fleché TrailRiver Landing Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Restaurant or food service
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Visitor Center
When you pull into the historic site's parking lot, you'll find four handicap parking spaces near the pathway to the bridge. Just past the bridge is the visitor center. This attractive modern structure is built to fit into its surroundings. Entering the foyer, you'll find area information, a water fountain and fully accessible restrooms with side-transfer toilets and lever-handled faucets. Beyond the foyer are a staffed information desk and a museum with interpretive exhibits. An audio-visual room is used for video presentations and interpretive programs. Beyond the visitor center, the pathway continues to the historic village of Arrow Rock. Slopes can be excessive. Those wishing may drive through the village by leaving the parking lot and taking Van Buren or Main Street, the next two roads to the north.
Read more from the park
Picnic Area
The picnic area sits among beautiful maple trees and offers a paved individual picnic site with a pedestal grill and extended-end table. Two accessible vault toilets and a water fountain are available nearby.
The picnic shelter is of the 1930s Works Progress Administration craftsmanship and has a flagstone floor and pathway, which may prove to be a barrier to some users. It provides pedestal grills and an extended-end table and accommodates 40 people. This shelter can be reserved through the historic site office.
Big Soldier Lake
This beautiful little lake offers a paved fishing deck with benches and chair room. The deck is connected to a reserved parking space by a concrete pathway. No water or restroom facilities are provided.
Campground
As you enter the campground, you'll see the dump station, which has been modified for maximum accessibility. Parking for the woodlot, showerhouse and off-season vault toilet is directly in front of you. At this time, this parking lot has a 6.4% slope as you pull in. An information board is provided next to the woodlot.
The showerhouse entry has a 4-foot, 6-inch turning radius, which may be a barrier for some users. Inside are lever-handle faucets, side-transfer toilets and a shower with grab bars. Some users may need assistance with the showers.
The electric loop is to the right and contains two accessible sites. Accessible water hydrants are nearby. The left loop has basic sites with one being accessible. This site is a pull-through site located under two huge oak trees. The showerhouse in this loop is of a newer style. It contains two restroom-shower combination rooms. Each one is fully accessible. An accessible water hydrant is located at the showerhouse. All sites provide a fire ring, pedestal grill, extended-end table and lantern post.
Special-Use Area
This area can be reserved by organized youth groups, families and other groups. It is located on a hillside with natural turf and provides only fire rings, lantern posts and tables. The area can accommodate several large tents and about 40 people. It has not been modified for accessibility.
The Town of Arrow Rock
Arrow Rock State Historic Site manages several of the structures in the historic town of Arrow Rock, including the the old Courthouse and the George Caleb Bingham House. Most of the other structures in town are privately owned or else managed by the Friends of Arrow Rock Inc. The paved roads traverse steep hills and some may find it easier to drive to their destination. Due to the historic nature of this town, there are stone gutters and curbs along several of the roads and pathways that are uneven and steep in some areas. The Friends of Arrow Rock offers guided tram tours of the town on a seasonal basis, which help provide greater access for the mobility impaired. Some portable ramps are available along the Main Street boardwalk for assistance.
The Bingham House may be approachable over natural turf as the land levels out in this area.
Parking along High Street offers the gentlest slope.
J. Huston Tavern
The J. Huston Tavern can be accessed by a brick sidewalk on the west side of the building. This meets a ramp at the rear of the dining area. Some visitors may require assistance in getting up the ramp. Mobility within the tavern may be limited by numerous step-downs and stairs, which are typical of early 19th century structures.
Special activities are scheduled throughout the year. The people of Arrow Rock are friendly and accommodating and look forward to your visit.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Arrow Rock State Historic Site
P.O. Box 1
Arrow Rock, MO 65320
660-837-3330
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: September 2024
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 39521 Visitor Center Drive
Arrow Rock, MO 65320-0001 - Nearest town
- Boonville — about 13 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0650, -92.9450
- Phone
- (660) 837-3330
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“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