Arkansas Post National Memorial
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 8705482207
- Address
- 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett, AR 72055
About Arkansas Post
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.
Hours
Grounds Hours
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.
| Monday | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day Closure, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day Closure, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day Closure, Jan 1: Closed
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.
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.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, Cultural Demonstrations, First Person Interpretation, Fishing, Food, Freshwater Fishing, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hiking, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Paddling, Park Film, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Arkansas Post ↗