Pea Ridge National Military Park

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site D017

On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri and was a turning point of the war in the West. The 4,300 acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River and is one of the most intact Civil War battlefields in the United States.

Park Tour Road in Fall

Park tour road in the fall.

Sunset and Green Tree's

Photo taken at sunset showing the deep green trees.

Silent Field

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.

Rededication to the Elkhorn Tavern

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

Park Ranger and Cannon Crew

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

Union Cannons

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

Union Infantry 150th

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. .

Elkhorn Tavern

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

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site D017

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site D017 Parking Area

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site D017 Amenities

Campers are provided with a picnic table, food storage box, and fire pit.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site D017 Tent Space

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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 parks visitor center.

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Pea Ridge National Military Park Visitor Center Facility

There is construction work happen in and around the visitor center and park lot. Please follow all traffic signage in and around the visitor center’s parking lot. Everyone’s patience and understanding it's greatly appreciated while we continue to make improvements.

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