About Vicksburg National Military Park
To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline into the south. As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. The park requires all visitors to pay an entrance fee except children under 16 years of age.
Good for 7 days You are purchasing a digital site pass that is valid only for weekly entrance fees at Vicksburg National Military Park. The park requires all visitors to pay an entrance fee except children under 16 years of age. The pass covers entry for one pedestrian or cyclist.
$10 per person, not to exceed commercial group rate.
$25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40).
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
Operating Hours
The Visitor Center is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday-Sunday. Tour road is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm daily with last vehicle entry at 4:40 pm. Public restrooms are open at the Visitor Center and USS Cairo 7 days a week. Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Activities
Getting There
Plane — Closest commercial airport: Jackson, MS, 50 miles to the east. Car — Directions to Vicksburg: From the east — Take Interstate 20 west to Vicksburg, MS. Use exit ramp 4B. Follow Clay Street (US-80) west 0.25 miles to park entrance. From the north — Take Interstate 55 south to Jackson, MS. To save time, use Interstate 220 bypass on west side of Jackson. Take Interstate 20 west to Vicksburg approximately 40 miles. Use exit ramp 4B. Follow Clay Street (US-80) west 0.25 miles to park entrance.
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Entrance Passes
Good for 12 months from the date of purchase The pass covers unlimited entry for one vehicle and passengers.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Become a Vicksburg BARK Ranger
Learn how your pet can become a BARK Ranger!
Become a Junior Ranger at Vicksburg National Military Park
This program is designed for children making a visit to Vicksburg National Military Park. Children can explore the park and…
The Junior Ranger program engages children and their families together in fun, hands-on, self-directed learning activities. The program enhances the park experience, creates…
Watch Vicksburg National Military Park's Orientation Film
This orientation film plays every half hour at the park's visitor center.
Visitor Centers
USS Cairo Museum
Visitor Center and museum to the USS Cairo. Exhibits include a film, artifacts from the USS Cairo, models, and the actual USS Cairo that visitors…
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Visitor Center
Inside the Visitor Center, Park Rangers are ready to answer your questions and assist with your orientation to park areas. To help ensure that their…
Hours: The Visitor Center is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday-Sunday. Tour road is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm daily with last vehicle entry at 4:40 pm. Public restrooms are open at the Visitor Center and USS Cairo 7 days a week. Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
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