State Park · Arkansas
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
- Location
- Washington County, Arkansas
- Nearest town
- 0.6 miles northeast of Prairie Grove
- Type
- State Park
About Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Ground once fought over on December 7, 1862, when Union and Confederate forces clashed here in a decisive Civil War engagement. The park preserves the site of the Battle of Prairie Grove, an action that gave the U.S. Army control of northwestern Arkansas. It stands as a memorial to that fight, marking the place where the encounter unfolded.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park is in Washington County, Arkansas, 0.6 miles northeast of Prairie Grove. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.