Visitors’ Center Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic nearby the Visitor Center.
Visitors’ Center Picnic Area
Visitors Center Picnic Area
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Schedule
Weekly Hours
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026

Schedule

Weekly Hours
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026
Contact
1-877-399-3046

Contact

1-877-399-3046
Services
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Visitors Center Picnic Area
North of the Visitors’ Center in Historic Nauvoo is a picnic area. This area does not require a reservation and is first come first served. Please follow the rules specified below and be respectful of other visitors.

Terrain and Flooring


Exterior

  • Street: asphalt (good condition); level
  • Sidewalk: concrete (good condition); level
  • Grass (fair condition); level

Seating

  • Picnic tables available
Click here to learn more about planning for a group visit to the Nauvoo and Carthage Historic Sites.


Location

  • Hubbard and Main (north of the visitors’ center)

Capacity

  • Approximately seven picnic tables

Amenities

  • Picnic tables with benches
  • Trash cans

Availability

  • First come, first served; no reservations available.

Rules

  • Throw away trash and food waste.

Restrictions

  • None
Visitors’ Center Picnic Area
Visitors Center Picnic Area
Schedule a Group Visit
Schedule
Weekly Hours
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026

Schedule

Weekly Hours
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026
Contact
1-877-399-3046

Contact

1-877-399-3046
Services
Parking
Cell Service

Services

Parking
Cell Service
Last Updated On Nov 11, 2024