Parkin Archeological State Park
Arkansas State Park · Cross County
Parkin Archeological State Park entrance fee
Free entry
Parkin Archeological State Park hours
Museum:
Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required)
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Picnic Area / Playground / Restrooms:
Open daily all year
8 a.m. until one hour after sunset
Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Parkin Archeological State Park
A National Historic Landmark preserving a 17-acre Mississippian village occupied from A.D. 1000 to 1550, where archeologists have found evidence that Hernando de Soto may have visited in 1541. Self-guided visits and the museum are free.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
Amenities & facilities
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Enclosed Climate Controlled Pavilion — Per Day: $145
Contact
Phone870-755-2500
Address60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373
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