What are the hours at Fort Smith National Historic Site?

Mon: Sunrise - 11:00PM; Tue: Sunrise - 11:00PM; Wed: Sunrise - 11:00PM; Thu: Sunrise - 11:00PM; Fri: Sunrise - 11:00PM; Sat: Sunrise - 11:00PM; Sun: Sunrise - 11:00PM (Park Grounds and Trails)

Does Fort Smith National Historic Site require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Fort Smith National Historic Site. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Fort Smith National Historic Site open right now?

Q: Is Fort Smith National Historic Site open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Fort Smith National Historic Site is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Historic Site · AR,OK

Open

Fort Smith National Historic Site is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued them.

Type: National Historic Site
State: AR,OK
Nearest town: Fort Smith

About Fort Smith National Historic Site

Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued them. From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian Territory in 1896, Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves almost 80 years of history.

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Visitor info

Address301 Parker Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Phone(479) 783-3961

Websitewww.nps.gov/fosm/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	Sunrise - 11:00PM
Tue	Sunrise - 11:00PM
Wed	Sunrise - 11:00PM
Thu	Sunrise - 11:00PM
Fri	Sunrise - 11:00PM
Sat	Sunrise - 11:00PM
Sun	Sunrise - 11:00PM

Park Grounds and Trails

Getting thereFrom Interstate 40 Eastbound: Exit at Roland and drive six miles on highway 64 to downtown Fort Smith. From Interstate 40 Westbound & from North Interstate 540 & Fayetteville: Take Interstate 40 Westbound to Interstate 540 south. Exit west on Rogers Ave and continue towards downtown Fort Smith. In the downtown area:…

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How we read this status

We derive Fort Smith National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.