Union Covered Bridge 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(573) 248-9980
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site is a 3-acre historic site in Monroe County, about 6 miles southwest of Paris.
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, daily, year-round
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.
Accessibility
Parking for this bridge is of packed, mostly level gravel with one paved handicapped parking space. The one-eighth-mile route to the bridge is a historic roadbed and consists of a grass and dirt surface. The path to the bridge from the parking lot is level; however, a substantial slope occurs at the approach to the covered bridge. Information kiosks, near the parking space, interpret the bridge. The area is occasionally subject to flooding and may be closed during times of high water.
For more information, contact:
Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site
c/o Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
37352 Shrine Road
Florida, MO 65283-2127
573-248-9980
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: April 2022
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 20700 Monroe County Road 962
Paris, MO 65275 - Nearest town
- Paris — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.4331, -92.1023
- Phone
- (573) 248-9980
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
- 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