Parkin Archeological State Park
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What to know
This National Historic Landmark preserves a 17-acre Mississippian Period American Indian village located here from A.D. 1000 to 1550. Archeologists at this research station have uncovered evidence that Hernando de Soto may have visited this site in 1541. The site was also the location of the 1920s-era Northern Ohio Cooperage and Lumber Company, and the one-room Northern Ohio School still remains. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Park interpreters offer tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. Admission is free for self-guided tours and viewing exhibits in the museum. Nearby are the day-use picnic area, playground, and pavilion, available by reservation only. A boat ramp provides access to the St. Francis River.
Hours
* Interpretive programs available year-round
Museum
Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required)
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Picnic Area / Playground / Restrooms:
Open daily all year
8 a.m. until one hour after sunset
Brochures/Maps
Trails
Plan Your Adventure
Group Facilities
Enclosed Climate Controlled Pavilion
Please contact the park for reservations and more information at 870-755-2500 or parkin@arkansas.com.
Per Day: $145