Pea Ridge National Military Park

Canons on display at Pea Ridge National Military Park is a 4,300 acre Civil War Battlefield that preserves the site of the March 1862 battle that saved Missouri for the Union.

On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri and was a turning point of the war in the West.  The 4,300 acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River and is one of the most intact Civil War battlefields in the United States.

The park also includes a two and one half mile segment of the Trail of Tears. The Elkhorn Tavern, site of bitter fighting on both days, is a NPS reconstruction on the site of the original.

The Pea Ridge Campaign

Where it is:

The park is located 10 miles east of Rogers AR, 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 parks visitor center.

Getting to the Park

From the Northeast (Republic, MO): Take US 60 to Monett, MO, then south on MO 37 to Gateway, AR. Go west on US 62 to the new park entrance.

From the North (Joplin, MO): Take US 71 south until the Pea Ridge Exit and then go left on AR 72. At the town of Pea Ridge follow 72 to US 62. Turn left on US 62 and drive 1.3 miles to the Park.

From the South (Ft. Smith, AR): Take I-49 north. Go through Fayetteville, AR. Continue north on I-49 to the US 62 exit and follow signs to the park.

From the West (Tulsa, OK): Take the Cherokee Turnpike to US 412 to Siloam Springs and Springdale, AR. Take I-49 north to US 62 East and follow signs to the park.

 

Maps:

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GPS:

36°26’34.77″ N 94°1’28.89″ W

Cost:

There is no fee to enter at Pea Ridge National Military Park and passes are not available for purchase.

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.

Facilities:

Inside the Visitor Center you will find a theater, a bookstore and a small museum and restrooms. Outside you will find a 7-mile, 10-stop tour road, as well as horse trails and hiking trails.  There is no food or lodging available in the park.

Location Contact Information:

Mail:

15930 E Highway 62
Garfield, AR 72732

Phone:

479-451-8122

Fax:

479-451-0219

e-mail us

 

Pea Ridge National Military Park Photo Gallery

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