Become a Fort Smith BARK Ranger
Complete the Fort Smith BARK Ranger booklet so your pet can become an official BARK Ranger!
10-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Arkansas, Oklahoma. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
ArkansasOklahoma National Historic Site No entrance fee America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued them. From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here.
Things to do
Become a Fort Smith Junior Ranger
Complete a Junior Ranger booklet to earn an official Fort Smith Junior Ranger badge!
45-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Explore the Parade Ground
The loop around the Parade Ground is one quarter of a mile. It was the center of life at the fort from 1838 - 1871.
30-45 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
See all 5 things to do in Fort Smith →
Activities the NPS lists for Fort Smith.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
The Gallows and Commissary are open during Visitor Center hours, which may vary by season. Please check Visitor Center Hours for more information.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunrise - 11:00PM |
| Tuesday | Sunrise - 11:00PM |
| Wednesday | Sunrise - 11:00PM |
| Thursday | Sunrise - 11:00PM |
| Friday | Sunrise - 11:00PM |
| Saturday | Sunrise - 11:00PM |
| Sunday | Sunrise - 11:00PM |
Weather: Fort Smith weather includes four distinct, yet temperate seasons. Spring and fall are usually mild while late summer is hot and humid. During winter months, temperatures occasionally dip into the teens.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 4797833961
- [email protected]
- Address
- 301 Parker Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Coordinates
- 35.3883, -94.4313· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center, Gallows, and Commissary | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 479.783.3961 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/fosm/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.