Poison Springs Battleground State Park

This Arkansas state park contains 85 acres of preserved battleground with interpretive trails crossing through dense pine and oak forests near Highway 76.

The park marks the location of an 1864 Civil War battle where Confederate forces and Choctaw Indians attacked a Union supply wagon during the Camden Expedition.

The interpretive trail system presents detailed information about military tactics, soldier experiences, and the role of Native American forces in the Civil War.

Visitors can access picnic facilities, walking paths, and educational exhibits while exploring the grounds that maintain their 19th-century landscape characteristics.

The name derives from a narrative suggesting Confederate soldiers contaminated a water source used by Union troops during the military engagement.

Location: Ouachita County

Inception: 1961

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Part of: Arkansas Heritage Trails System

Website: https://arkansasstateparks.com/poisonspring

GPS coordinates: 33.63761,-93.00600

Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33