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Pea Ridge National Military Park

National Military Park

Arkansas

Free entry

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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. 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.

Activities

BikingGuided ToursHikingHorse TrekkingJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmShoppingWildlife Watching

Topics

MilitaryTrailsWars and ConflictsCivil WarBattlefieldsInfantry and MilitiaArtilleryCavalry

No entrance fee.

Hours

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

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Things to do

Bicycles in Pea Ridge National Park

Williams Hollow Loop Hike

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Pea Ridge National Military Park

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