Hours of Operation

Entrance to the park, historic site and visitor center is free. There are fees for guided tours of the historic buildings, camping and reservation of the shelter house and church.

April through October

Visitor Center, Museum Exhibits, Grounds (free admission):
Monday-Saturday	9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday	10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The campground gate closes at 10 p.m. daily.

Tours of Watkins Woolen Mill and the Watkins House:
Monday-Saturday	10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Mill tours are given on the even hours (10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.) and house tours are on the odd hours (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.).
Sunday	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fees for tours:
Adults	$4
Children ages 6 through 12	$2.50
Children under 6	free
Family rate	$15

Tours begin on the hour. Mill tours are given on the even hours (10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) and house tours are on the odd hours (11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.).

Visitors must be with a tour guide to enter the house or mill. Tours are limited to 15 people per group.

Pets are not allowed in the visitor center, on the grounds of the historic site or in the historic buildings.

Group tours may be scheduled on weekdays by calling 816-580-3387 two weeks or more in advance. Fees are discounted for pre-scheduled groups with 15 or more fee-paying members ($3 for adults and $1.50 for children 6-12). School groups are especially popular in the spring and fall, so please be sure to call well in advance to set up a tour for your school class, Scout group, club or organization.

Pony Truss Bridge Picnic Area is open year-round. Hill Top Picnic Area is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fox Hunt Picnic Area is closed during 2010.

November through March

Visitor Center, Museum Exhibits, Grounds (free admission):
November	Monday through Saturday	9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
	Sunday	10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December through February	Friday, Saturday and holiday Mondays	9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
	Sunday	10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
March	Monday through Saturday	9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
	Sunday	10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tours of Watkins Woolen Mill and the Watkins House:
November through March	Friday, Saturday and holiday Mondays	10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
	Sunday	11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mill tours are given on the even hours (10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.) and house tours are on the odd hours (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.).

Fees for tours:
Adults	$4
Children ages 6 through 12	$2.50
Children under 6	free
Family rate	$15

November through March: Guided tours of the historic buildings are given only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and holiday Mondays.

Tours begin on the hour. Mill tours are given on the even hours (10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.) and house tours are on the odd hours (11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.).

Visitors must be with a tour guide to enter the house or mill. Tours are limited to 15 people per group because of space and floor load.

Pets are not allowed in the visitor center, on the grounds of the historic site or in the historic buildings.

Campsites 35-97 are closed November through March. The special-use camping area is closed December through February. Hill Top Picnic Area closes after Labor Day and reopens Memorial Day weekend.