Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Also known as Carthage Battlefield
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(417) 682-2279
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 8 acres, Battle of Carthage State Historic Site lies in Jasper County, about 2 miles northeast of Carthage.
The park supports hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Historic Site Grounds: Open during daylight hours only
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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.
Things to do
Hiking
Accessibility
This pretty little vale has a gravel parking lot with one paved handicap space near the pathway of packed gravel fines. The path leads to an interpretive kiosk overlooking the site. The grounds are a grassy glade under shady trees bounded by a spring branch and small ridge. There is an accessible picnic site.
For more information, contact:
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
c/o Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
1009 Truman
Lamar, MO 64759
417-682-2279
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1111 E. Chestnut
Carthage, MO 64836 - Nearest town
- Carthage — about 2 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.1736, -94.2977
- Phone
- (417) 682-2279
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