Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 184 acres (74 ha).

Designation: National Memorial. Listed as "Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: protected from conversion, multiple uses allowed (GAP 3).

Established: 1962.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Hiking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Candlelight Evening Program at the Living Historical Farm 05:30 PM–07:30 PM · The Candlelight Evening program is at the Living Historical Farm, located within Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
• STEAM Teacher Workshop 09:00 AM–03:00 PM

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Pets are allowed on trails, but pets must be on a leash and may not be left unattended

Getting there

From the east or west - From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162. Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the north or south - From US 231 take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.

Weather & when to go

Southern Indiana has a moderate climate, characterized by warm, yet moist conditions. Summers are usually warm, and winters cool. Much of the area's average 46 inches of precipitation falls in spring, the rainiest season.

Visitor center

Memorial Visitor Center — The Memorial Visitor Center is closed Noon–1 pm. The park is in the Central Time Zone. The Memorial Visitor Center is closed Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. — From Interstate 64, exit on US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162 (about 6 miles). Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.

Visitor center

Memorial Visitor Center

Visitor center

Memorial Visitor Center

Visitor center

Memorial Visitor Center

Visitor center

Southern Boundary of Thomas Lincoln Farm

Facilities on the park map

3 bench, 1 changing table, 2 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 mobility rental, 2 picnic area, 3 restroom, 5 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

1962

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened