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George Washington Carver National Monument

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George Washington Carver's boyhood home consists of rolling hills, woodlands, and prairies. The 210 acre park has a 3/4 mile nature trail, museum, and an interactive exhibit area for students. The cultural setting includes the 1881 Historic Moses Carver house and the Carver cemetery.

   

CONTACTS

Email - GWCA_Superintendent@nps.gov

Fax- 417-325-4231

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George Washington Carver NM
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840-8314

Phone
Headquarters - 417-325-4151

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
The park is open daily all year from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

FACILITIES

Museums
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone - 417-325-4151
Location - 2 miles west of Diamond Missouri on Highway V, 1/2 mile south on Carver Road.

Special Programs - March For Parks in April Annual Carver Day Celebration in July Annual Prairie Day Celebration in September
Exhibits - Carver Museum and the Carver Science Discovery Center for students
Available Facilities - Nature Trail is partially handicapped accessible. Rest station and restroom facilities.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near George Washington Carver National Monument.
 Campgrounds Near George Washington Carver National Monument:
Indian Creek Campground, -blank-, 11 miles away
Indian Creek RV Park and Campground, Anderson, 12 miles away
Joplin KOA KAMP Ground, Joplin, 13 miles away
Camp Tilden, Pineville, 13 miles away
Sugar Island Campground, Pineville, 13 miles away
Indian Summer RV Park, Anderson, 13 miles away
Ponderosa Campgrounds, Pineville, 15 miles away
 Hotels Near George Washington Carver National Monument:
Super 8 Neosho, Neosho , 1 miles away
Best Western Big Spring Lodge, Neosho , 1 miles away
Super 8 Anderson, Missouri, Anderson , 11 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Joplin, Joplin , 13 miles away
TownePlace Suites Joplin, Joplin , 13 miles away
Hampton Inn Joplin, Joplin , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn JOPLIN-I-44 & US 71, Joplin , 13 miles away
 Whitewater Near George Washington Carver National Monument:
Shoal Creek, Newton County , 14 miles away, Class I - 31.3 miles long (Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43)
Whitewater Outfitter - Two Sons Floats & Camping, Mcdonald County , 17 miles away, Whitewater outfitter
 Public Lands Near George Washington Carver National Monument:
Twin Bridges State Park, Oklahoma , 26 miles away
Honey Creek State Park, Oklahoma , 31 miles away
Bernice State Park, Oklahoma , 38 miles away
Natural Falls State Park, Oklahoma , 39 miles away
 Golf Courses Near George Washington Carver National Monument:
Neosho Golf Course, Neosho , 1 miles away
Eagle Creek Golf Club, Joplin , 13 miles away
Rangeline Golf Course, Joplin , 16 miles away
Loma Linda Country Club & Estate, Joplin , 17 miles away
Schifferdecker Golf Course, Joplin , 18 miles away

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