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 · AR, OK
Things to do in Fort Smith
The National Park Service lists 5 things to do at Fort Smith National Historic Site. 5 have no extra fee, 5 need no reservation, and 4 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
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
Park Passport Stamps at Fort Smith NHS
Stamp your passport! Stamps are available inside the visitor center lobby at Fort Smith National Historic Site.
2-15 Minutes Year-round
Walk the River Loop Trail
The trail is open year round. No access to the river. No water or restrooms are located along the trail.
30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Before you go
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Fort Smith. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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Sources
- National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
- Fort Smith National Historic Site — things to do on nps.gov