- National Park Service SiteType
- RepublicCity
- Springfield & Southwest MissouriRegion
- FreeAdmission
Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 5242 S. State Hwy ZZ Republic, MO 65738 (mailing address as printed) |
|---|---|
| Phone | 417-732-2662 |
| Hours | As printed when we read it on October 30, 2026: Not published on the page we read (front desk of the visitor center is monitored from 9 am to 5 pm daily) |
| Admission | As printed: An entrance pass is not required to access Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. |
| Dogs | Leashed dogs are welcome on park grounds including the tour road and all hiking trails. Dogs must be leashed at all times (6ft or shorter). Only service animals are allowed inside the visitor center and Ray House. |
| Official site | Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (official) |
What to Know
- First major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River.
- First Union general killed in action died here.
- Visitor center has museum, research library and gift shop.
- Leashed dogs allowed outdoors but not in the visitor center.
Facts, Each With Its Source
- Battle date: August 10, 1861 (source)
Directions and Location
5242 S. State Hwy ZZ Republic, MO 65738 (mailing address as printed). Open in Google Maps
Coming Up Near Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
- MercyMe at Great Southern Bank ArenaNov 7 · Springfield · about 7 mi
- Leanne Morgan: The Time of Our Lives TourNov 22 · Springfield · about 7 mi
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Landers TheatreNov 27 – Dec 13 · Springfield · about 7 mi
- Springfield Ballet: The NutcrackerDec 17–21 · Springfield · about 7 mi
Events within 30 miles, straight-line from the place to the centre of the event town, not driving miles; events in towns we have no checked centre for are left out. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
Nearby
- George Washington Carver National Monument
- Fantastic Caverns
- Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
More: Places To Go, state parks and historic sites, Springfield & Southwest Missouri guide, Springfield & Southwest Missouri events.
What We Could Not Verify
- Operating hours table is script-loaded; not read.
- County not printed on pages read.
- A map pin: no safe match found, so none is shown.
- Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.
Questions People Ask
What does Wilson's Creek National Battlefield cost?
As printed on the official site when we read it: An entrance pass is not required to access Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.
What are the hours at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
As printed on October 30, 2026: Not published on the page we read (front desk of the visitor center is monitored from 9 am to 5 pm daily)
Where is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
5242 S. State Hwy ZZ Republic, MO 65738 (mailing address as printed).
Sources
- Home, read October 30, 2026
- Hours, read October 30, 2026
- Fees, read October 30, 2026
- Pets, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places-to-go-in-missouri/wilsons-creek-national-battlefield/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.