Pea Ridge National Military Park
Garfield, AR
A 1862 Civil War battle that kept Missouri in the Union, toured on an 11 km one-way road with overlooks and the restored Elkhorn Tavern. The road is fine for RVs.
Pea Ridge National Military Park commemorates an American Civil War battlefield in northwest Arkansas, near Garfield and the Missouri border. Union and Confederate troops fought here on 7 and 8 March 1862. The Union won, which helped it secure control of the border state of Missouri. Congress established the park on 20 July 1956.
Highlights include the restored Elkhorn Tavern, the only original building preserved on the grounds, which stood at the center of much of the fighting. A stretch of about 4 km (2.5 miles) of the route taken by members of the Cherokee Nation on the Trail of Tears also passes through the park, along with a preserved piece of the Old Telegraph Road (Wire Road). A visitor center with a museum makes a good starting point.
You explore the park by car on a driving tour; check the length, stops and opening hours with the park in advance.
- Nearest town
- Garfield, AR
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.4436, -94.0271
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Pea Ridge National Military Park?
Pea Ridge National Military Park is in Garfield, AR, at GPS 36.4436, -94.0271. It is about 9 mi from Rogers.
Can you camp near Pea Ridge National Military Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Around the Bend Ozarks RV Park, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pea Ridge National Military Park?
Pea Ridge National Military Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ozark loop: Branson, Eureka Springs and Crystal Bridges.
What is there to see near Pea Ridge National Military Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (11 mi), Thorncrown Chapel (13 mi), Roaring River State Park (15 mi) and Eureka Springs Historic District (16 mi).
When is the best time to visit Pea Ridge National Military Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)