Pea Ridge National Military Park
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Pea Ridge National Military Park at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Bicycles in Pea Ridge National Park
- Nearby city
- Garfield, AR
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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.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Pea Ridge National Military Park. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Pea Ridge National Military Park page on nps.gov
Weather Information
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
- Spring
and summer, active thunderstorms can pop up.
- Summer
has mild temperatures
- Fall
and drier and cooler temperatures
- Winter
months, the wind chill factor can make the temperature feel much colder than the air temperature.
in the winter. During the During the The winters can be cold with some snow and ice.
Operating Hours
Park Grounds
The battlefield driving tour road is open for visitors to tour 7 days a week from 6 am to sunset.
- Monday6:00AM - Sunset
- Tuesday6:00AM - Sunset
- Wednesday6:00AM - Sunset
- Thursday6:00AM - Sunset
- Friday6:00AM - Sunset
- Saturday6:00AM - Sunset
- Sunday6:00AM - Sunset
Common questions
Planning Pea Ridge National Military Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Pea Ridge National Military Park. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
