The Temporary Visitor Center closed on March 17, 2020, following federal guidance on Coronoavirus/COVID-19. The entire park (including park tour road, battlefield, all trails, and temporary visitor center) closed in April 11, 2020. This closure — in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week — is in response to the threat of COVID-19. Contact the park with any questions.
The park’s permanent Visitor Center, Museum, and Research Library currently also are closed while undergoing renovations.
Directions
From I-44: exit at Exit 70 (Missouri Highway MM). Continue south to U.S. Highway 60. Proceed through the intersection. Continue 1/2 mile to Missouri Highway ZZ. Turn right on ZZ. Continue south to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
From U.S. Highway 65 (south of Springfield): turn left (west) on Missouri Highway 14 at Ozark. Continue on Highway 14 to Missouri Highway ZZ. Follow ZZ north to Farm Road 182. Turn right; the entrance is on the right.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 37° 6′ 56.1218″ N
Longitude 93° 25′ 11.7449″ W