Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
Protected park · MO, USA
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail in MO, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an overland mail route between the eastern United States and growing populations in the Far West. What became known as the Butterfield Overland Trail made an arcing sweep across the southern rim of the country. Stagecoaches left twice a week carrying passengers, freight, and mail.
At the park
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Getting there
- Those portions of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail authorized by Congress include nearly 3,300 miles of historic trail.
- Weather & when to go
- Due to the length of the trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
- Visitor center
- Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
- Visitor center
- Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
- Visitor center
- Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
- Visitor center
- National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8 — The Old Santa Fe Trail building is not currently open to the public. You can find more information at nps.gov/ntir.
- Visitor center
- Painted Rock Petroglyph Site
- Visitor center
- Wire Road
Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 2 picnic area, 3 restroom, 6 visitor information, 1 water fountain.