Arkansas
National parks in Arkansas
Arkansas has 1 national park and 4 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | Feb | Jun | 93° / 32° | 2,486,000 |
| Buffalo National River | Sep and Nov | Jun | 85° / 25° | 1,543,000 |
| Pea Ridge National Military Park | Mar and Nov | Mar | 89° / 26° | 135,000 |
| Fort Smith National Historic Site | Feb and Nov | Sep | 94° / 30° | 122,000 |
| Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site | Feb | Mar | 92° / 31° | 57,000 |
Arkansas parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 5 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 179,000 | none |
| February | 290,000 | Hot Springs, Fort Smith National Historic Site, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site |
| March | 414,000 | Pea Ridge National Military Park |
| April | 411,000 | none |
| May | 474,000 | none |
| June | 666,000 | none |
| July | 572,000 | none |
| August | 420,000 | none |
| September | 285,000 | Buffalo National River |
| October | 242,000 | none |
| November | 209,000 | Buffalo National River, Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Smith National Historic Site |
| December | 184,000 | none |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.