Parkin Archeological State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- arkansas.com(870) 755-2500
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Cross County, about 14 miles east of Wynne, Parkin Archeological State Park covers about 71 acres.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center — Museum | Wed–Sat | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Sun | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Mon, Tue | Closed | — |
Official wording
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.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arkansas State Parks reservations (reserve.arkansasstateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/the-village-trail |
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 60 State Hwy 184
Parkin, AR 72373 - Nearest town
- Wynne — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.2769, -90.5551
- Phone
- (870) 755-2500
- parkin@arkansas.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arkansas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arkansas State Parks park map (Leaflet features in drupalSettings)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Parkin Archaeological State Park Visitor Center in Parkin, Arkansas.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Brandonrush
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology