National Military Park

Pea Ridge National Military Park

South

About Pea Ridge

On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these hallowed grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River.

From the National Park Service.

Region: South
State: Arkansas
Designation: National Military Park
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Pea Ridge.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Park Grounds

Mon: 6:00AM - Sunset
Tue: 6:00AM - Sunset
Wed: 6:00AM - Sunset
Thu: 6:00AM - Sunset
Fri: 6:00AM - Sunset
Sat: 6:00AM - Sunset
Sun: 6:00AM - Sunset

The battlefield driving tour road is open for visitors to tour 7 days a week from 6 am to sunset.

Weather and when to go

Pea Ridge National Military Park is located in the northwestern part of the state and is on a part of the Ozark Plateau. The climate is hot and humid in the summers, has mild temperatures in the fall, and drier and cooler temperatures in the winter. During the spring and summer, active thunderstorms can pop up. During the winter months, the wind chill factor can make the temperature feel much colder than the air temperature. The winters can be cold with some snow and ice.

Getting there

The entrance road is located on Highway 62, 1.3 miles east of the intersection of Highways 62 and 72. As one is driving along highway 62, watch for the brown road signs directing one to the entrance road to the park's visitor center.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 15930 National Park Drive, Garfield, AR 72732
Phone: (479) 451-8122
Email: PERI_Interpretation@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/peri

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Pea Ridge

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Pea Ridge

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Bicycles in Pea Ridge National Park

Road Biking · about 1 hour

Cycling at Pea Ridge National Military Park is a great way to discover the true scope of the park, both in size and meaning. It is also a wonderful opportunity to experience a qui…
Williams Hollow Loop Hike

Hiking · about 1 hour

Hiking at Pea Ridge National Military Park is a great way to understand the true scope of the park, both in size and meaning. It is also a wonderful opportunity to experience the…