Confederate Memorial State Historic Site Shelters
This is a day-use picnic shelter, not an overnight campground. Shelters are available for reservation 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. April through October and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through March. Reservations can be made online 30 days to 12 months in advance; unreserved shelters are available first-come, first-served at no charge.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:46PM CDT until July 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105-110F expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several days of extreme heat will impact the region with poor heat relief during the overnight hours.
About
Confederate Memorial State Historic Site in Higginsville, Missouri preserves the grounds of what was once the Confederate Soldiers Home of Missouri, which provided refuge to more than 1,600 Civil War veterans and their families from 1891 to 1950. The 135-acre park features a reservable picnic shelter available for day use, along with six small fishing ponds, a disc golf course, and extensive walking and biking paths. The site contains five structures over a century in age: the chapel and cemetery (both listed on the National Register of Historic Places), a cottage, a farmhouse, and the hospital building. Visitors can explore the restored chapel and learn about the Confederate Home's role in post-Civil War Missouri. Note that this is a day-use shelter facility only; no overnight camping or lodging is available at this historic site.
Directions
Located at 211 W. First St., Higginsville, MO 64037. The site is in Lafayette County, approximately 50 miles east of Kansas City.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| moparks@dnr.mo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (660) 584-2853 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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