Dillard Mill State Historic Site
Also known as Dillard Mill Historic District
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (May 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) 244-3120
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 133 acres, Dillard Mill State Historic Site lies in Crawford County, about 19 miles east of Salem.
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, fishing, 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 | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | May 1 – Oct 31 |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Nov 1 – Apr 30 | |
| Office | Daily | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | May 1 – Oct 31 |
| Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Apr 30 | |
| 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, May through October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily November through April: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Historic Site Office - Dillard Mill, May through October: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Please note there will be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored throughout the day for messages. November through April: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday Please note there will also be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored throughout the day for messages.
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 30, 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 toursPicnickingHikingRanger and interpretive programsFishing
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
Office
As you enter the site grounds, the historic site office will be up a drive on the right. A handicap parking space has been provided adjacent to a boardwalk leading to the entrance. Inside, a video tour of the site and its history is provided.
Picnic Area
An easily accessible picnic shelter, located at the end of the day-use parking lot, provides a handicap parking space, an extended-end table and a pedestal grill. Two accessible vault toilets are on the east side of the parking lot near this shelter. This area also includes an accessible playground with Kiddie Mulch surfacing.
A group picnic site, located across the low-water bridge, offers a view of the mill and is accessible upon gaining permission to drive across the stream. This site provides a long table with an extended end and a pedestal grill.
Read more from the park
Path
A loose gravel path leads from the day-use parking lot to the mill. A 4-inch-high concrete water barrier must be crossed to access the path. As you pass through the information kiosk, the path becomes steeper with a 9.8% slope for a distance of 35 feet. Benches are placed along the path for resting.
Another accessible vault toilet sits just below the mill and can be driven to with permission. Parking is on gravel. The gravel path ends at the mill after climbing a varying slope of 4% to 7.3%.
Mill
With permission, visitors may drive to the mill where a 10-foot-long wooden ramp with a 10.3% slope is provided for access to the porch. The first floor of the mill is accessible, where you can view the actual machinery and components used.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Dillard Mill State Historic Site
142 Dillard Mill Road
Davisville, MO 65456-4014
573-244-3120
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: January 2017
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 142 Dillard Mill Road
Davisville, MO 65456-4014 - Nearest town
- Salem — about 19 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.7185, -91.2048
- Phone
- (573) 244-3120
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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