Pea Ridge National Military Park

Used as a field hospital during the Battle of Pea Ridge, the Elkhorn Tavern is a focal point at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

Photo of road with trees on both sides of road. Trees have Fall Foliage

Park tour road in the fall.

Photo of the rays of sunshine, shining though dark green trees, with long shadows falling on grass

Photo taken at sunset showing the deep green trees.

Photo of sun setting over the golden grass the battlefield.

Silent Field is a photo that shows the sun setting over the golden grass of the battlefield. Men fought and died in this field, on a cold day in March of 1862.

Photo of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of building.

Photo of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern for the rededication of the building.

Photo of Park Ranger talking about cannon and Cannon Crew.

Ranger Troy Banzhaf giving information about 6 lb. cannon and cannon crew.

Photo of Union cannons and crew firing cannons in a field.

Photo of Union artilleryman reenactors standing in Cox's field firing cannon's on the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge.

Photo of Union Infantrymen reenactors standing in front of building with large crowd.

Photo of Union Infantrymen reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern, with large crowd during demonstration on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge. .

Photos: National Park Service

About Pea Ridge National Military Park

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.

Quick Facts

State Arkansas

Designation National Military Park

State Code AR

Weather 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…

Location & Map

Pea Ridge National Military Park is located in Arkansas.

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Operating Hours

Pea Ridge National Military Park The battlefield driving tour road is open for visitors to tour 7 days a week from 6 am to sunset.

Wednesday 6:00AM - Sunset

Monday 6:00AM - Sunset

Thursday 6:00AM - Sunset

Sunday 6:00AM - Sunset

Tuesday 6:00AM - Sunset

Friday 6:00AM - Sunset

Saturday 6:00AM - Sunset

Activities

Biking Road Biking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 15930 National Park Drive, Garfield, AR, 72732

Phone 479-451-8122

Email PERI_Interpretation@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Military Infantry and Militia Artillery Cavalry Battlefields Wars and Conflicts Civil War Trails

Things To Do

Bicycles in Pea Ridge National Park

Cycling at Pea Ridge National Military Park is a great way to discover the true scope of the park, both…

Cycling around the Pea Ridge National Military Park’s tour road, one will see many trees situated in vast forest areas.…

Williams Hollow Loop Hike

Hiking at Pea Ridge National Military Park is a great way to understand the true scope of the park, both…

A little over two miles with large elevation changes. For some poeple this will be a strenuous hike and or…

Visitor Centers

The Pea Ridge Visitor Center is located down the new entrance road from Hwy 62. Once inside the Visitor Center, there is a 28-minute orientation…

Hours: The visitor center is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The battlefield driving tour road is open for visitors to tour 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to sunset. The Visitor Center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-November through early March.

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