Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(660) 259-4654
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Lafayette County, in Lexington, Battle of Lexington State Historic Site covers about 93 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
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 | — |
| Office | Tue–Sat | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Sun | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 | |
| Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 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
Visitor Center/Historic Site Office - Battle of Lexington April through October (On-Season): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and holiday Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday November through March (Off-Season): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
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).
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
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsPicnickingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ 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
This symbols indicates that the area is designated for track chair use.
Visitor Center
Four accessible parking spaces are located near the entrance to the visitor center. The spaces have a 2.4% slope. The doors of the building are power-assisted and lead to a spacious interior. Accessible restrooms and a water fountain are provided. The center houses the site office and an excellent museum that interprets the war and the lifestyle of that period through models and freestanding and hands-on exhibits. A theater offers easy access for watching a video on the battle.
Battlefield Trail
A gravel parking area off of the city street allows entry onto the battlefield. Battlefield Trail contains slopes of less than 5%, but is made of crushed rock, which might make nonmotorized wheelchair use difficult.
Read more from the park
To accommodate visitors with limited mobility, the site offers an electronic off-road track chair that can be used on the trail. The track chair is available for anyone with a mobility issue, free of charge. The chair can be reserved by calling the visitor center 48 hours in advance. For more information about the track chair, including safety guidelines, reservation details, and a map of where the chair can be used, click here.
The Anderson House
The pathway to the house is a combination of grass and rock-infilled monoslab and a hard-packed ground path. It is a little rough to traverse, with a maximum slope of 5%. This path winds to the front entrance, where railed steps lead to the front porch. The front door has a 4-inch-high threshold. A ramp leads onto the back porch of the house and may be the easier option for some wanting to access the main floor. The back door has a 3-inch-high threshold, which visitors may need assistance with. Once inside, the main floor is accessible; however, continuing on to the second floor requires the use of a railed staircase.
To accommodate visitors with limited mobility, the site offers an electronic off-road track chair that can be used on the Anderson House walkway. The track chair is available for anyone with a mobility issue, free of charge. The chair can be reserved by calling the visitor center 48 hours in advance. For more information about the track chair, including safety guidelines, reservation details, and a map of where the chair can be used, click here.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
1101 Delaware
Lexington, MO 64067-0006
660-259-4654
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: April 2024
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1101 Delaware
Lexington, MO 64067-0006 - Nearest town
- Lexington
- Coordinates
- 39.1936, -93.8778
- Phone
- (660) 259-4654
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