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Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 4837 NW County Road 1002, Butler, MO 64730 |
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| Phone | Office Phone: 417-276-4259 |
| County | Bates (from OpenStreetMap, approximate) |
| Official page | Missouri State Parks: Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site |
What The Official Page Mentions
The park system’s own pages for Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site mention: hiking, picnicking, 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: Sunrise to sunset year-round; Picnic Shelter – Battle of Island Mound; Sunrise to Sunset
For weather closures, maintenance and trail closures, see the state’s Park and Site Status Map.
Directions and Location
4837 NW County Road 1002, Butler, MO 64730. 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 Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site.
Nearby in Central Missouri
- Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site
- Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site
- Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site
- Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park
- Arrow Rock State Historic Site
- Boone’s Lick State Historic Site
More: all Missouri state parks and historic sites, Central Missouri guide, Central Missouri events.
Coming Up Near Battle of Island Mound 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 Battle of Island Mound 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 Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site?
Sunrise to sunset. See the Hours section for the full schedule as the park system prints it.
Are dogs allowed at Battle of Island Mound 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 Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site?
4837 NW County Road 1002, Butler, MO 64730.
Sources
- Missouri State Parks: Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: hours for Battle of Island Mound 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: Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places/battle-of-island-mound-state-historic-site/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.