Lincoln State Park
Veterans Day Closure
The Memorial Visitor Center will be closed Monday, November 11, 2019, in observance of Veterans Day. The park grounds, however, will remain open so that visitors can enjoy the park trails, visit the pioneer cemetery, and view the farm.
Thanksgiving Day Closure
The Memorial Visitor Center will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2019 for Thanksgiving Day. The park grounds, however, will remain open so that visitors can enjoy the park trails, visit the pioneer cemetery, and view the farm site.
Memorial Visitor Center is temporarily closed as of March 18, 2020
Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health in consultation with NPS Public Health Service officers, the Memorial Visitor Center is temporarily closed. Updates will be posted to the park website and social media.
Notice of Closure - August 17, 2020
Areas of the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial will be closed to the public from approximately 8:30 a.m., Monday August 17, 2020 through approximately 4:00 p.m., Monday August 17, 2020. (See full notice full below.)
Park Grounds are Open - Memorial Visitor Center is Partially Closed Due To COVID-19
Park information is available outside Memorial Visitor Center and at North Parking Lot. Restrooms open at east entrance of Visitor Center daily 8 am - 2 pm. Comfort stations open dawn to dusk at North Parking Lot by Farm.
Allee Trail Construction until April 2021
North side of Memorial Visitor Center parking lot is closed. Trail closed from the parking lot to the Pioneer Cemetery. No access to the Trail of Twelve Stones from parking lot. Access to all park trails available at North Parking Lot off of CR300.
COVID-19 Mask Requirement
Consistent with CDC guidance regarding areas of substantial or high transmission, visitors to Lincoln Boyhood, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask inside all park buildings.
Memorial Visitor Center Closed August 14 and 15, 2024
Lincoln Boyhood's Memorial Visitor Center is Closed August 14 and 15, 2024. Trails and parking lots will remain open from sunrise to sunset on these days.
Memorial Visitor Center and Park Trails Closed
Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Memorial Visitor Center and park trails are closed Friday, December 23, 2022.
1/5/23: Spencer County Covid Transmission "High"
When Spencer County's COVID Community Level is "high" according to the CDC, masks are required inside of federal buildings at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, regardless of vaccination status, for employees, partners, concessionaires, and visitors.
Memorial Visitor Center Closed and Partial Trail Closures June 30, 2023
The Memorial Visitor Center is closed due to power outage. Vault toilets are available at the picnic pavilion parking lot. Partial trails closure due to storm damage include the Nature Trail and portions of the Trail of Twelve Stones.
Holiday Hours
Park grounds open dawn to dusk December 24 and December 25. Memorial Visitor Center closed December 24, and December 25
Memorial Visitor Center Closed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Memorial Visitor Center is closed December 28, 2024. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Holiday Hours and Closures
Lincoln Boyhood's Memorial Visitor Center will be closed on December 25 and January 1. Trails and parking lots will remain open from sunrise-sunset on these days.
Memorial Visitor Center Closed Saturday, January 11
Memorial Visitor Center closed due to inclement weather conditions.
Memorial Visitor Center Closure - February 19, 2025
Lincoln Boyhood Memorial Visitor Center is closed Wednesday, February 19 due to winter weather conditions.
Prescribed Burn - Thursday, May 8, 2025
On Thursday May 8, firefighters from the NPS Great Lakes Fire Management Zone, based at Indiana Dunes National Park, will be at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial to burn a large pile of storm debris. The debris was collected from the park by maintenance s
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