Battle of Athens State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- 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) 877-3871
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Clark County, about 19 miles west of Fort Madison, Battle of Athens State Historic Site covers about 391 acres.
The park supports historic sites, boating, ranger programs, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (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 | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Day use | Daily | 7 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Office | Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| 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: 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
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 15-Oct 31 | — | Basic, Electric*Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Battle of Athens State Historic Site offers basic and electric campsites. The campground is fully reservable during the on-season (April 15 through Oct. 31). During the off-season, sites are available on walk-up registration basis only.
A printable campground map is available for your reference by clicking the "Campground Map" link.
2026 Camping Rates | 2027 Camping Rates
Campground Information
Available Dates
Showers/Water Available
Reservations
Types of Sites
Campground Map
Year-roundApr 15-Oct 31Apr 15-Oct 31Basic, Electric*
- Reservable sites may be available on a walk-up registration basis during the on-season if they are not reserved.
- A showerhouse is located at the historic site's enclosed shelter, about 1 mile from the campground.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursCampingHikingBoatingPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsFishing
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Trail | — | — | — |
| Snow Trillium Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Below is a list of designated trails at this site.
Mill TrailSnow Trillium Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
Site Office
One accessible parking space is located near the site office entrance; however, the building is not considered accessible at this time.
The Town of Athens
The main road is asphalt, and you can drive past several historic houses. Taking the gravel road on around will lead you to the Thome-Benning House.
A new, accessible picnic shelter provides extended-end tables, flush restrooms, electricity, a modern kitchen and seating for up to 160 people. There is also an accessible shower stall for campers.
An accessible vault toilet near the shelter house in the historic area has an accessible parking pad and sidewalk.
The Thome-Benning House
A gravel road leads to the house with access over natural, mostly level, grass turf. The house entrance is up three steps.
Read more from the park
Campground
The campground has natural turf sites with gravel pads, which provide a fire ring, lantern post and table. Several sites are quite level: basic sites 10, 12, 14 and 18, and electric sites 17 and 27-29.
The wood lot has drive-up convenience.
Picnic Area
The picnic area has mostly level, paved parking. At this time, access is over natural turf, which is best achieved from the end near the information kiosk. Tables are scattered under the trees with pedestal grills available. An ADA-compliant playground is centrally located. A vault toilet is provided with a concrete sidewalk that can be accessed from the lower parking lot.
The Lake Area
A vault toilet is provided on the lake loop road with a sidewalk leading to it. There is also an accessible drinking fountain. Much of the bank area is grassy, level turf with a hardened boat ramp available. An accessible fishing dock is located near the boat ramp, but must be accessed across flat, open turf.
Trails
Trails have not been modified for accessibility.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Battle of Athens State Historic Site
12378 Athens State Park Road
Revere, MO 63465
660-877-3871
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: April 2026
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 12378 Athens State Park Road
Revere, MO 63465 - Nearest town
- Fort Madison — about 19 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.5868, -91.7080
- Phone
- (660) 877-3871
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
“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