National Park Service Site · Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a much richer story.
Visiting
- Designation
- National Battlefield Park
- Owned or managed by
- National Park Service
- Address
- 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA, 30152 · Map and directions
- Hours
Kennesaw Mountain NBP is open from 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM during Daylight Saving Time (March - November) and 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM Standard Time (December - February)
These hours apply to all trails and parking lots.*
*Cheatham Hill Parking Lot opens at 8:00 am
Wednesday: 6:30AM - 8:30PM · Monday: 6:30AM - 8:30PM · Thursday: 6:30AM - 8:30PM · Sunday: 6:30AM - 8:30PM · Tuesday: 6:30AM - 8:30PM · Friday: 6:30AM - 8:30PM · Saturday: 6:30AM - 8:30PM
- Admission and fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle: $5.00 — The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) and is non-transferable. This pass does NOT guarantee a parking spot.
Entrance - Per Person: $5.00 — The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all walk-in visitors aged 16 and older.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: Free — To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00 — $100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40.00 — $40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people
Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00 — $25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
- Getting there
Kennesaw Mountain NBP is fairly spread out with multiple parking lots. Many visitors begin their visit at the Visitor Center located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. and orient themselves to the park with Ranger or Volunteer. For more detailed directions, please see link below.
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/kemo/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
- Official contact
- https://www.nps.gov/kemo/index.htm/contacts.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Current alerts from the source
- Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Closed to Private Vehicles, Limited Cycling Permitted (Park Closure) — The road to the top of Kennesaw Mountain is now closed to private vehicles. Shuttle service to the top of the mountain is available 7 days a week for free, parking fees still apply. Cycling is now permitted to the top of the mountain in designated lane during designated hours. Cyclist Hours: Summer: 7:30–9:30 AM & 4:30–8:30 PM Winter: 7:30–9:30 AM & 4:30–6:30 PM
Visitor centers
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center — The Visitor Center at Kennesaw Mountain is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. and is open Monday - Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years).
Programs and events
Museum Tour
Dates: Sept. 14
It’s more than just the artifacts! Join us for a special tour of our Visitor Center museum where our Rangers or volunteers take you on a journey through the entirety of the Civil War (with heavy focus on the Western Theater and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain). We’ll discuss the causes, biggest battles, blunders and how the war still affects us today over 160 years later.
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