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National Memorial · Arkansas

Arkansas Post National Memorial

National Memorial in Arkansas. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Memorial
StateArkansas
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkHot Springs (105 mi)
Closest airportGLH (40 mi)
confluence of two rivers
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures. Photo: NPS Photo

Arkansas Post National Memorial is a national memorial run by the National Park Service in Arkansas.

In the park service’s words

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 7:00AM - Sunset. The park grounds are open daily: 7:00 am to sunset. The visitor center is open Thursday through Monday: 8:30 am to 5 pm. Please visit the Visitor Center section on this page for more information.

Getting there

Arkansas Post National Memorial is located in southeastern Arkansas. The entrance to the park is on Arkansas Hwy 169, seven miles south of Gillett, via US Hwy 165 (The Great River Road), and about 20 miles northeast of Dumas, via US 165.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) Greenville, MS No road route 40 Regional
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) Little Rock, AR No road route 72 Regional
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) El Dorado, AR No road route 102 Regional
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) Memphis, TN No road route 104 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Arkansas Post Visitor Center: Mon 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Fri 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Sat 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Sun 8:30AM - 5:00PM. The Arkansas Post Visitor Center and Museum is open Thursday to Monday and closed Tuesday to Wednesday.

Weather

Arkansas shares the same climate classification as the rest of the southeastern United States: humid subtropical. This type of climate features relatively mild winters and hot, steamy summers.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Hot Springs, about 105 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Arkansas Post National Memorial?

No entrance fee.

Where is Arkansas Post National Memorial?

In Arkansas. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Mid Delta Regional Airport, about 40 miles away.

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