Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Overview

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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Living History
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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Plan your visit

Hours

Park Grounds: The battlefield driving tour road is open for visitors to tour 7 days a week from 6 am to sunset.

Getting there

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.

Visitor centers

  • Pea Ridge National Military Park

Weather

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.

Phone: 479-451-8122

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Photo of road with trees on both sides of road. Trees have Fall Foliage
Park Tour Road in Fall · Sirena Evans NPS
Photo of the rays of sunshine, shining though dark green trees, with long shadows falling on grass
Sunset and Green Tree's · Stephanie Caley NPS
Photo of sun setting over the golden grass the battlefield.
Silent Field · Stephanie Caley NPS
Photo of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of building.
Rededication to the Elkhorn Tavern · Stephanie Caley
Photo of Park Ranger talking about cannon and Cannon Crew.
Park Ranger and Cannon Crew · Stephanie Caley
Photo of Union cannons and crew firing cannons in a field.
Union Cannons · Jackie Fry 3-10-2012

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