Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Category: State park

Address: 506 E Douglas St, Prairie Grove, AR 72753, USA

Phone: +14798462990

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Becky Mcmullen

Jun 24, 2022

We had our family reunion it was wonderful very nice.

Crazy Coyote

Feb 15, 2022

They have buildings from the surrounding area on the property aswell as a path with a follow along battle story....if you read the plackards.... It's an amazing place and very clean. I couldn't go into the muesem cause I went on a Tuesday but it looked really cool.

Jada Thompson

Dec 26, 2021

This park is beautiful. I grew up here so the nostalgia is lovely. They keep improving in it. Lots of signs to read, history to learn, and a beautiful, hilly trail.

Lissy Winkler

Nov 24, 2021

Had a great time. Fun historic place to visit with my homeschoolers.

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Questions & Answers

Is metal detecting allowed?

okie mudbug | May 2, 2020
Howard Bear's | May 3, 2020

No metal detection allowed

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Is there walking trails at battle field park ?

Frankie Sneed | May 2, 2020
Howard Bear's | May 3, 2020

You can walk all over the park. There are many thing's to see. It is a beautiful place.

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Is there a gift shop?

Faron Charles | May 3, 2018
Chris Sisemore | May 4, 2018

Yes they have a giftshop

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Is the museum free?

Jasmine Beard | May 2, 2020
Sal Simpkins | May 3, 2020

Yes it is

Are there ghosts in the confederate base?

Trevor Harvey | May 3, 2018
Robert Heck | May 4, 2018

There have been a number of sightings at night by professionals and everyday people alike. Most battlefields tend to have some activity.

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Are the buildings used for different events or are they limited to certain events.

Janet Turner | Apr 18, 2022
Bob Gordon | Apr 19, 2022

I know the Latta barn can be rented for events, as well as the amphitheater, I am not sure about the rest of the buildings, the park staff would have the answer to that

Is there camping there

Linda Taylor | Oct 4, 2021
Braden Scott | Oct 5, 2021

There is a camping place nearby but not at the State Park

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When do they do the. Reenactment

Sandara Holladay | Jun 6, 2021
Tracie Hice | Jun 7, 2021

Usually in April

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Are they doing anything for halloween this year

Elizabeth Storer neé Rosencutter | May 2, 2021
Kara Ault | May 3, 2021

No, all Arkansas State Park events were canceled for the rest of the year.

Is there camping in this state park

Cheap Van Life With Nana GoBye-Bye | May 2, 2021
Angel Montgomery | May 3, 2021

Not that I saw while we were there.

Can you park an rv?

John Shafer | May 2, 2021
Jakob | May 3, 2021

You cannot I believe. The parking spots are really small for that. You would have to get in touch with the park for more info on this.

Is there a large parking lot for RV's that are towing vehicles?

Michelle Arnold | May 2, 2020
Jeff Bruno | May 3, 2020

Yes it's to the East of the main entrance

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Where did the school and other buildings come from?

Debbi Layman | May 2, 2020
Howard Bear's | May 3, 2020

Thay are from local area. There are sine to each place explain all about each one.

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how far away is it from fort smith

Landon Peerson | May 2, 2020
Amanda Myers | May 3, 2020

It is approximately an hour depending on what part of Ft. Smith you're coming from. It's roughly about 60 miles from Ft. Smith and is WELL WORTH IT!! We have visited this park many times over the last 40 + years and raised our kids around there as well and they loved picking fresh apples from the apple trees!! Also, every other year in December (I believe) they do the civil war reenactment and that is so amazing and a lot to learn about our history and the Civil War!!! Hope you make it up this way to experience all of it yourself! ENJOY!!!

Is there a reenactment during first week in November

Jamie Campbell | May 2, 2021
Kara Ault | May 3, 2021

It's the first weekend in December on the anniversary of the battle, every other year. 2020 is the year.

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Does this place have AC or is it strictly outdoors?

luna tutorials | May 3, 2019
Annie Smith | May 4, 2019

There's a museum on the park property that has air conditioning but the majority is outdoors.

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Are you driving yourself on the driving tour? Can you stop and look at buildings? How much is it?

Abbi Mcguire | May 3, 2019
John Burr | May 4, 2019

Start at the free museum and pick up the self-guided tour brochure. If you have kids, they can become Junior guides too.

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How much is the driving tour and is there any walking trails on the battlefield

Jason Guffey | May 3, 2019
Salvador Lopez | May 4, 2019

The walking trail is long at least a mile. Very interesting, there are many Civil War relics, often a man in Civil War uniform around to discuss the battles intelligently. Great!

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Is there an RV dump station in the State Park?

Roddy Lloyd | May 3, 2019
Larry Markusson | May 4, 2019

I don't recall one

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how many battleground are in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas

Ethan Smith | May 3, 2019
Little Stinger's Honey | May 4, 2019

https://onlyinark.com/culture/arkansas-civil-war-history-9-must-visit-landmarks/ Try that. I have been to pea ridge and prairie grove.

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why did yall decide to build a state park /history mesuem

AYANNA LOVE | May 3, 2019
BrysSteam Guest | May 4, 2019

Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it

Can you rent a spot to put a rv here

wild ndn | May 3, 2018
Dai “White Wolf” | May 4, 2018

No camping/lodging here, park closes at dusk.

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Do you do Weddings?

Ronda Vaughan | May 3, 2018
Gary D. Joslin | May 4, 2018

Yes

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Is there A Sheriff's ghost that haunts the battle field park?

Klaus Stiffler | May 3, 2018
Julie Nault | May 4, 2018

I don't think so.

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Ben. ghost look you tour day time bike

Ben Pearson | May 3, 2018
Jordan Byassee | May 4, 2018

Yes Prairie Grove Battlefield park is known for it's spooky encounters on nightly bike rides.

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