Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Apr 1 – Oct 31)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 449-7402
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 13 acres, Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site lies in Cole County, about 8 miles east of Jefferson City.
Things to do include 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 — Grounds | Daily | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 |
Official wording
Grounds, April through October (on-season): 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily November through March (off-season): 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily
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
Due to the steep inclines on the trail, this park is not considered accessible.
For more information, contact:
Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
c/o Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 S. Highway 163
Columbia, MO 65203-8915
573-449-7402
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: May 2017
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Osage Hickory Street
Osage City, MO 65101 - Nearest town
- Jefferson City — about 8 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.5600, -92.0266
- Phone
- (573) 449-7402
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