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Used as a field hospital during the Battle of Pea Ridge, the Elkhorn Tavern is a focal point at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

Photo of road with trees on both sides of road. Trees have Fall Foliage

Park tour road in the fall.

Photo of the rays of sunshine, shining though dark green trees, with long shadows falling on grass

Photo taken at sunset showing the deep green trees.

Photo of sun setting over the golden grass the battlefield.

Silent Field is a photo that shows the sun setting over the golden grass of the battlefield. Men fought and died in this field, on a cold day in March of 1862.

Photo of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of building.

Photo of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern for the rededication of the building.

Photo of Park Ranger talking about cannon and Cannon Crew.

Ranger Troy Banzhaf giving information about 6 lb. cannon and cannon crew.

Photo of Union cannons and crew firing cannons in a field.

Photo of Union artilleryman reenactors standing in Cox's field firing cannon's on the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge.

Photo of Union Infantrymen reenactors standing in front of building with large crowd.

Photo of Union Infantrymen reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern, with large crowd during demonstration on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge. .

Physical Address:

15930 National Park Drive

Garfield, AR 72732

Mailing Address:

15930 National Park Drive

Garfield, AR 72732

contact-details

Phone Number: 479-451-8122 Voice
Phone Number: 479-451-0219 Fax

Email Address: PERI_Interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Military Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Grounds

Pea Ridge National Military Park The battlefield driving tour road is open for visitors to tour 7 days a week from 6 am to sunset.

Weather Information:

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.