George Washington Carver National Monument Custom Search 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 Write to 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.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast 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