Located in GA, TN.
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…
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Open daily · Sunrise to Sunset
$10.00
Entrance - Per Person
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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."
The climate in northern Georgia is generally temperate. Short, cool winters give relief from hot summers. Most visitors enjoy this area during long, mild fall and spring seasons.
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Entrance 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.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
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.
Annual Entrance - Park
$35.00Annual Entrance Passes to Point Park allow the passholder and three additional adults to enter the park for free.
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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