Petroglyph Tour

at Thousand Hills State Park

4/10/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo.

Thousand Hills State Park is once again offering guided tours of the park's petroglyphs. Come explore and learn more about these ancient rock carvings made by ancestors of today's Native Americans.

These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register.

Tour Location:

  • Petroglyph Shelter at Thousand Hills State Park
    • GPS coordinates: 40.188658, -92.640742

Tour Dates and Times:

  • Friday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, May 8, at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 24, at 10 a.m.
  • Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 5, at 10 a.m.
  • Friday, July 24, at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug 7, at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m.
  • Sunday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m.
  • Sunday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m.

Self-Guided Tours and Video:

You can still experience the petroglyphs even if you are unable to attend a guided tour. Self-guided tours are available during normal day-use hours, and an interpretive video of the petroglyphs is available online.

Thousand Hills State Park Contact Information:

  • Address: 20431 State Highway 157, Kirksville, Mo.
  • Phone number: 660-665-6995