Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 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) 827-0510
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 236 acres, Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site lies in Pettis County, about 6 miles north of Sedalia.
Things to do include mountain biking, historic sites, biking, ranger programs, 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 | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Office | Thu–Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sun | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Tue, Wed | Closed | — | |
| Fri, Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Sun | 11 a.m. – 4 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: 8 a.m. to sunset, year-round
Historic Site Office: April 1 through Sept. 15 (On-Season) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 16 through March 31 (Off-Season) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Saturday and holiday Mondays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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 toursHikingBikingMountain bikingPicnickingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiant Trail | — | — | — |
| Stonyridge Trail | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Below is a list of designated trails at this site.
Radiant TrailStonyridge Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
✓ 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
Bothwell Lodge
Bothwell Lodge provides a mostly level parking lot with an accessible water fountain and information kiosk adjacent to it. The nearby single-toilet, unisex restrooms have side-transfer toilets and lever-handled faucets.
From the parking lot, a semi-packed gravel path leads to the visitor center. The path does have a slope. In the visitor center, guests can view an interpretive video and find various park information, books and souvenirs. The lodge, constructed in the late 1890s, has four levels with narrow doorways and more than 200 short, steep steps. Modifications cannot be made without altering the historic fabric of the structure; therefore, the lodge may not be accessible to all visitors.
Read more from the park
The visitor center features an alternative flip-book tour available for viewing. The lodge does not having heating or cooling and is subject to external temperatures.
Day-Use Area
Here you will find a shelter equipped with extended-end tables and a group grill that can be reserved for up to 75 people. A paved pathway leads to the shelter, a water fountain and the accessible restroom from a handicap parking space. The restroom has lever-handled faucets and side-transfer toilets.
An accessible picnic site with an extended-end table and a pedestal grill is located in the same area.
The playground has been modified for accessibility.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site
19349 Bothwell State Park Road
Sedalia, MO 65301
660-827-0510
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: May 2022
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 19349 Bothwell State Park Road
Sedalia, MO 65301-9407 - Nearest town
- Sedalia — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.7913, -93.2169
- Phone
- (660) 827-0510
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