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Notable fort · Bates, Missouri

School House

School House is a fort in Bates, Missouri.

School House: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit School House

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach School House — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.39228, -94.33823. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is School House open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for School House yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit School House?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near School House?

    Nearby: Massacre Memorial State Park (park, 34 km), Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 41 km), Trading Post's fort (museum, 43 km), Blue Mound (viewpoint, 55 km), Raymore Recreation Park (park, 57 km), Osage Village State Historic Site (park, 59 km).

    Is School House worth visiting?

    School House is listed as a notable fort in Missouri on Spotwander.