Best Time to Visit Arkansas National Parks
Arkansas has 7 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot SpringsNational Park | 2,494,611 | September | Jun | Jan |
| BuffaloNational River | 1,393,246 | October | Jun | Jan |
| Pea RidgeNational Military Park | 131,726 | April | May | Jan |
| Fort SmithNational Historic Site | 106,953 | April | Jul | Jan |
| Little Rock Central High SchoolNational Historic Site | 63,767 | September | Jul | Jan |
| Arkansas PostNational Memorial | 26,203 | September | May | Jan |
| President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace HomeNational Historic Site | 6,215 | September | Jul | Jan |