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Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 312 Dawson Road, New Madrid, MO 63869-0308 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Office Phone: 573-748-5340 |
| County | New Madrid (from OpenStreetMap, approximate) |
| Official page | Missouri State Parks: Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site |
| General information | Park general information |
What the Official Page Mentions
The park system’s own pages for Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site mention: boating or paddling, a historic mill, tours, Civil War history. That is a list of topics, not a promise that each is open today; check the park’s status before you go.
Hours
As the park system prints them, checked October 30, 2026: 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; Hunter-Dawson House; Tours:; April through October (On-Season); Tuesday through Saturday: tours on the hour at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.; Sunday: tours on the hour at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.; Monday: closed for tours; November through March (Off-Season); Tuesday through Saturday: tours on the hour at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.; Sunday and Monday: closed for tours; 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
For weather closures, maintenance and trail closures, see the state’s Park and Site Status Map.
Directions and Location
312 Dawson Road, New Madrid, MO 63869-0308. Open in Google Maps
Dogs and Pets
The statewide rule, from the park system: pets stay on a leash no longer than 10 feet and under control; they are not allowed inside any state park or historic site building, or in public swimming areas and beaches. Read October 30, 2026. This park may add its own limits; we did not find a separate dog rule for Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site.
Nearby in Southeast Missouri
- Big Oak Tree State Park
- Towosahgy State Historic Site
- Morris State Park
- Lake Wappapello State Park
- Trail of Tears State Park
- Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
More: all Missouri state parks and historic sites, Southeast Missouri guide, Southeast Missouri events.
Coming Up Near Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site
Nothing on our checked calendar yet. We list only events whose dates an organizer has published. See all Missouri events.
What We Could Not Verify
- Prices for tours, cave visits, camping and lodging: not read for this unit.
- Whether every feature listed above is open this week: use the status map.
- The exact entrance: the map pin is approximate, from OpenStreetMap.
- Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.
- Entry is free per the state tourism guide read October 30, 2026; the park system’s page for this unit does not repeat it.
Questions People Ask
Is Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site free to enter?
The state tourism guide says Missouri state parks and historic sites are free to enter. Tours, camping and cave visits can have their own prices, which we have not confirmed here.
What are the hours at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site?
See hours below. See the Hours section for the full schedule as the park system prints it.
Are dogs allowed at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site?
Dogs on a leash of 10 feet or less are welcome outdoors under the statewide rule, but not inside buildings or in swimming areas. Check the park for added limits.
Where is Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site?
312 Dawson Road, New Madrid, MO 63869-0308.
Sources
- Missouri State Parks: Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: hours for Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, read October 30, 2026
- Enjoying Missouri State Parks with Your Pet (Missouri State Parks), read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: A Visitor’s Guide (Missouri Division of Tourism), read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: Park and Site Status Map, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places/hunter-dawson-state-historic-site/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.