Boone's Lick 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) 837-3330
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 53 acres, Boone's Lick State Historic Site lies in Howard County, about 11 miles northwest of Boonville.
Visitors come for 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 | — |
Official wording
Historic Site Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, year-round During periods of heavy snow or ice, the site grounds are periodically closed.
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
PicnickingHiking
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
Information Kiosk and Picnic Shelter Two handicap parking spaces are located adjacent to a paved pathway leading to the information kiosk and picnic shelter on this shady hilltop overlooking Missouri farmland. Inside the kiosk are panels explaining the area's history. The path splits past the kiosk one way to the picnic shelter, accommodating 50 people, and the site's vault toilet. This area is accessible to all visitors. The paving of the second leg of the pathway ends in a shady space where those not inclined to go further may rest. From here, the path turns to gravel and becomes quite steep and uneven as it winds its way downhill. Benches have been provided for rest along the way. The total length of the path is three-eighths of a mile. For more information, contact: Boone's Lick State Historic Site c/o 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: February 2017
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Highway 187
Boonesboro, MO 65250 - Nearest town
- Boonville — about 11 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0812, -92.8775
- 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
“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