- FreeEntry
- State ParkType
- Southeast MissouriRegion
- See Hours BelowGrounds
Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 429 Moccasin Springs, Jackson, MO 63755-8295 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Visitor Center: 573-290-5268 Park Office: 573-290-5284 |
| County | Cape Girardeau (from OpenStreetMap, approximate) |
| Official page | Missouri State Parks: Trail of Tears State Park |
| General information | Park general information |
What the Official Page Mentions
The park system’s own pages for Trail of Tears State Park mention: camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating or paddling, picnicking, horseback riding. 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: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; November through March: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Beach; Beach closed for the season; Overlook – Trail of Tears; 7 a.m. to dusk, daily; Park Office – Trail of Tears; Summer Hours (on-season); April through September; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday; October; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday; Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; Winter Hours (off-season); November through March; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday; Closed Monday through Friday; Visitor Center; April through October (On-Season); April; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; Closed Monday through Friday; May through September; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; Closed Monday and Tuesday; Oct. 1-31; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m. Sunda
For weather closures, maintenance and trail closures, see the state’s Park and Site Status Map.
Directions and Location
429 Moccasin Springs, Jackson, MO 63755-8295. 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 Trail of Tears State Park.
Nearby in Southeast Missouri
- Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
- Hawn State Park
- Towosahgy State Historic Site
- Big Oak Tree State Park
- Sam A. Baker State Park
- Lake Wappapello State Park
More: all Missouri state parks and historic sites, Southeast Missouri guide, Southeast Missouri events.
Coming Up Near Trail of Tears State Park
- Cape ConNov 6–8 · Cape Girardeau · about 11 mi
- Arts & Crafts ExtravaganzaNov 21–22 · Cape Girardeau · about 11 mi
- Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry TourJan 10 · Cape Girardeau · about 11 mi
- TobyMac: Hits Deep TourMar 6 · Cape Girardeau · about 11 mi
Events within 40 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.
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 Trail of Tears State Park 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 Trail of Tears State Park?
See hours below. See the Hours section for the full schedule as the park system prints it.
Are dogs allowed at Trail of Tears State Park?
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 Trail of Tears State Park?
429 Moccasin Springs, Jackson, MO 63755-8295.
Sources
- Missouri State Parks: Trail of Tears State Park, read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: hours for Trail of Tears State Park, 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: Trail of Tears State Park, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places/trail-of-tears-state-park/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.