Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedMon–Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5 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) 748-5340
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 19 acres, Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site lies in New Madrid County, in New Madrid.
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
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 | Mon–Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 | |
| Sun | noon – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 | |
| Tue–Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Sun, Mon | Closed | — | |
| Office | Mon–Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 | |
| Sun | noon – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Oct 31 | |
| Tue–Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Sun, Mon | Closed | — | |
| 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, April through October (On-Season): 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday November through March (Off-Season): 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday
Site Office: Tour times differ from office hours. April through October (On-Season): 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday November through March (Off-Season): 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday
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 programs
Accessibility
Historic Site Office
A large, level parking lot offers a paved handicap space adjacent to a pathway leading to the office entrance. A restroom is available with a side-transfer toilet and accessible lavatory.
Hunter-Dawson Mansion
Access to the grounds is over natural grass turf. The ground is solid during dry weather and mostly level. Those with mobility impairments may drive over to the old parking lot or the backyard of the house. The porch has four steps and the threshold is raised 2 inches. Some visitors may need assistance. Once inside this beautiful mansion, the whole main floor is accessible. The stairway to the second floor has a banister.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site
312 Dawson Road
New Madrid, MO 63869-0308
573-748-5340
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
- 312 Dawson Road
New Madrid, MO 63869-0308 - Nearest town
- New Madrid
- Coordinates
- 36.5968, -89.5242
- Phone
- (573) 748-5340
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