National Park Service Site · Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
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In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of the Confederacy."
Visiting
- Designation
- National Military Park
- Owned or managed by
- National Park Service
- Address
- 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, 30742 · Map and directions
- Hours
All units of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park are open during daylight hours, with the following exceptions: Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center and Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center are currently open 8:30 am to 5 pm, daily. Visitor centers are closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Point Park main entrance opens at 8:30 am, daily. US Hwy 27 Picnic Area, Wilder Brigade Monument, & Signal Mountain restrooms are closed Dec.1 - March 15.
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset · Monday: Sunrise to Sunset · Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset · Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset · Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset · Friday: Sunrise to Sunset · Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Admission and fees
Entrance - Per Person: $10.00 — Entrance fees only apply to Point Park, on Lookout Mountain. If you plan to visit Chickamauga Battlefield, parts of Lookout Mountain Battlefield, exclusive of Point Park, Missionary Ridge, Orchard Knob, Signal Point, or Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, entrance to the park areas is FREE.
- Getting there
From I-75, take exit 350 onto Battlefield Parkway (GA HWY 2) and continue to the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and LaFayette Road. Turn left onto LaFayette Road and continue for approximately 1 mile. The visitor center will be on the right. From I-24, take exit 180 onto Rossville Boulevard (US HWY 27). Continue south to the intersection of Battlefield Parkway. Drive through the intersection, continuing on the LaFayette Road. The visitor center will be on the right.
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
- Official contact
- https://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm/contacts.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Visitor centers
- Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center — The Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center is located at the north end of Chickamauga Battlefield. Inside are museum exhibits on the Battle of Chickamauga and Campaign for Chattanooga, as well as the
- Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center — Atop Lookout Mountain, discover details about the siege of Chattanooga and the battles for control of the city. View exhibits and the historic 13- by 30-foot James Walker painting,THE BATTLE OF LOOKOU
Programs and events
The Hardest Fighting There Ever Was: The 3rd Kentucky Infantry
Dates: Sept. 13
On Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present living history programs at Tour Stop 8, Snodgrass Hill. The 3rd Kentucky Infantry, part of Col. Charles Harker’s Brigade, played a pivotal role in the Union defense of Snodgrass Hill during the long and bloody afternoon of September 20, 1863. One soldier later recalled it as “the hardest fighting there ever was.” Join a Park Ranger and living historians for 30‑minute programs on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., and on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to hear the stories of the men of the 3rd Kentucky and see demonstrations of their drill and battlefield movements during the Battle of Chickamauga.
163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga
Dates: Sept. 18
From Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a variety of special programs to mark the 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. This will include a major living history program, ranger-guided tours and presentations, as well as in-depth battle hikes led by the park's historian.
National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Dates: Sept. 26
Join volunteers across the nation on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9 am, taking part in National Public Lands Day - the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. This year’s activities at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park will focus on battlefield restoration in removing vegetation around Bald Hill in the Cummings Bottom area of the Lookout Mountain Battlefield. Participants are asked to park in the mowed area under the power line just inside the gate on Parker Lane, Chattanooga, TN. In November 1863, Union Major General Joseph Hooker occupied Lookout Valley along the banks of Lookout Creek. This occupation of Lookout Valley will eventually lead to the Battle of Lookout Mountain. Over the last 163 years since the battle, this area has been drastically transformed. In partnership with the Lookout Mountain Greenway Alliance, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is hoping to open the area to allow easier pedestrian access by clearing away some of the overhanging limbs along trails and removing invasive plants. National Public Land’s Day participants should wear clothes they do not mind getting dirty. For safety reasons and due to the nature of the work, clothing should include long pants, long-sleeve shirts and closed-toed boots or shoes, NO open-toed shoes. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle as a water cooler will be provided. The park will provide all necessary tools and personal protective equipment, but if a participant wants to bring their own set of gloves or protective eyewear, they may do so.
Artillery Demonstrations at Point Park
Dates: Oct. 24–25
Artillery Demonstrations at Point Park: On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct artillery firing demonstrations at Point Park on the Lookout Mountain Battlefield at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Each demonstration will last approximately 30 minutes. Join one of these programs to hear the roar of a cannon thundering from the mountaintop and to learn more about the role and experiences of Civil War field artillerymen in battle and on campaign.
163rd Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga
Dates: Nov. 21
Please check back periodically for updated information about programs! November 21 (Saturday) Chattanooga Anniversary Programs Artillery Demonstrations in Lookout Valley: On Saturday, November 21, 2026, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct artillery firing demonstrations in Lookout Valley on the Lookout Mountain Battlefield at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Each demonstration will last approximately 30 minutes. Join one of these programs to hear the roar of a cannon thundering across the battlefield and to learn more about the role and experiences of Civil War field artillerymen in battle and on campaign. Location: 3100 Parker Lane, Chattanooga, TN November 22 (Sunday) Chattanooga Anniversary Programs Artillery Demonstrations in Lookout Valley: On Sunday, November 22, 2026, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct artillery firing demonstrations in Lookout Valley on the Lookout Mountain Battlefield at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Each demonstration will last approximately 30 minutes. Join one of these programs to hear the roar of a cannon thundering across the battlefield and to learn more about the role and experiences of Civil War field artillerymen in battle and on campaign. Location: 3100 Parker Lane, Chattanooga, TN
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