About Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time. Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still have the same hot summers and mild winters as our neighbors. The mountain top generally ranges 8-10 degrees…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Georgia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Entrance Fees
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.
The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all walk-in visitors aged 16 and older.
To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people
$40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people
$25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
Operating 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
Activities
Current Alerts
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
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Entrance Passes
The Annual Pass is valid for one year from the month of purchase. 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 upon arrival. This can be purchased online, in our Visitor Center, or at any of our 5 Automated Fee Machines located in our major parking lots. A valid debit/credit card will be needed as none of these locations accept cash.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
View Park Film
Viewing the park film
Visit The Park Bookstore
America's National Park's bookstore is a one-stop shop for information, historic literature, snacks, refreshments, and souvenirs.
Genealogy Research
Rangers and volunteers can assist with basic genealogy research on Civil War ancestors.
Tour the Museum
Tour Kennesaw Mountain NBP's Museum
Hike to the Top of Big Kennesaw Mountain
This 1.1 mile hike to the summit of Big Kennesaw mountain is one of the most scenic and popular trails…
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…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
