What are the hours at Pea Ridge National Military Park?

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 (Park Grounds)

Does Pea Ridge National Military Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Pea Ridge National Military Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Pea Ridge National Military Park open right now?

Q: Is Pea Ridge National Military Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Pea Ridge National Military Park is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Military Park · AR

Open

Pea Ridge National Military Park is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

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

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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.

Type: National Military Park
State: AR
Nearest town: Garfield

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.

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Visitor info

Address15930 National Park Drive, Garfield, AR 72732

Phone(479) 451-8122

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Hours

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

Park Grounds

Getting thereThe 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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George Washington Carver National Monument 41 mi
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How we read this status

We derive Pea Ridge National Military Park'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.