15930 National Park Drive Garfield, AR 72732 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. 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 the summers, has mild temperatures in the fall, and drier and cooler temperatures in the winter. During the spring and summer, active thunderstorms can pop up. During the winter months, the wind chill factor can make the temperature feel much colder than the air temperature. The winters can be cold with some snow and ice. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Pea Ridge National Military ParkThe 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 film "Thunder in the Ozarks." The park's film was produced in 2001. The park's museum was opened in 1963, but the exhibits have been completely updated as of February 2010. The park's Eastern National Bookstore is also located in the Visitor Center. Public WiFi is available.
The only public WiFi that is available is inside the visitor center. There is no WiFi out on the battlefield grounds. Cell phone or mobile service is limited in some areas of the park grounds. AT&T and Verizon services works best while in the park. The best places in the park to get a good cell phone signal are outside of the visitor center and at the East Overlook or tour Stop 7. Inside the visitor center, there is a gift shop and a museum. The park has a 7-mile, 10-stop tour road, as well as a horse trail and hiking trails. The visitor center is open from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and the park grounds are open from 6:00 A.M. to sunset, 7 days a week. The Visitor Center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-November through early March. It is always important to check the weather forecast before visiting the park. If you have questions, please call the park for more information at 479-451-8122.
PetsPets are welcome at Pea Ridge National Military Park however, they must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and restrained at all times. Pets are not allowed in any buildings unless they are service animals. |
Last updated: April 9, 2025
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