Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Arkansas State Park · Washington County

Entrance feeFree
CountyWashington
CampingDay use only

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park entrance fee

Free entry

Prairie Grove Battlefield 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 / Restrooms:

Open 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 Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

One of America's most intact Civil War battlefields — more than 1,000 acres where a single day's fighting on December 7, 1862 left 2,700 casualties. Walking and driving tours circle the ground and the Hindman Hall Museum is free.

Amenities & facilities

  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Amphitheater — Per Day: $89
  • Other Structures/Grounds — Per 4 hours: $85
  • Latta Barn (Enclosed) — Per Half Day: $150; Per Day: $250; Per 2 Days, 4pm - 10pm: $350
  • JP Shelter Pavilion — Per Day: $89
  • Pavilion Bandstand — Per Day: $69

Contact

Phone479-846-2990

Address506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753

Upcoming events at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.

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