Battle of Athens State Historic Site

About Battle of Athens State Historic Site

Historic buildings and a mile of Des Moines River frontage make this a quiet place to hike, picnic or camp. Today's peace belies its history as the northernmost battle fought west of the Mississippi, where about 500 Union soldiers repelled nearly four times their number.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Basic Sites
• Electric Sites
• 50-amp Sites

Hours

Hours as published by Missouri State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Upcoming events at Battle of Athens State Historic Site

• Public MeetingSep 12, 2026

Event details and registration are on the Missouri State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Battle of Athens State Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Dry bags

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Nearby state parks

• Iliniwek Village State Historic Site
• Nauvoo State Park
• Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
• Geode State Park
• Wakonda State Park
• Lake Darling State Park