About Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
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."
Quick Facts
Location & Map
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park is located in Georgia.
Entrance Fees
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.
Operating 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.
Activities
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.
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Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance Passes to Point Park allow the passholder and three additional adults to enter the park for free.
Topics & Themes
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…
Hours: 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 Fuller Gun Collection. There is a bookstore administered by Eastern National and an orientation film is shown every half hour.
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…
Hours: Inside the visitor center, view exhibits and the historic 13- by 30-foot James Walker painting,THE BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. The visitor center is closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
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