On March 7 & 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life, North and South.
Horse Trail is reopened as of Saturday, October 11th
Pea Ridge In Depth
The Battle of Pea Ridge is a very complex story. To learn more about the battle and those who fought here please explore the Pea Ridge National Military Park site here.
Weather at Pea Ridge
Check the NOAA website for today's weather at Pea Ridge NMP
Did Great Great Grandpa Fight in the War?
Do you know if one of your ancestors fought in the Civil War? The National Park Service has developed a great tool listing millions of soldiers both North and South. Try it and see if your Great-Great Grandfather fought in the war. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.
Write to
Pea Ridge NMP 15930 E Highway 62
Garfield, AR 72732
The park is situated in Benton County, in extreme northwestern Arkansas. Winters are generally mild with average low temperatures around 35 degrees. Occasional fronts may cause extremes in low temperatures, with heavy precipitation. Summers are generally hot and humid with average highs in the 90 degree range. Fall and spring are comparable transition seasons with very comfortable temperatures and abundant precipitation. Sudden thunderstorms, lightning, hail and tornado conditions are prevalent during spring and summer weather patterns.
Did You Know?
The site of Leetown was a thriving community before the Battle of Pea Ridge. Leetown’s buildings were used as hospitals for the wounded on both sides. After the battle, the buildings were in such disrepair that only a handful of people returned to Leetown.