Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100.00$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people
GA
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Hours
Open daily · 6:30AM - 8:30PM
Entrance Fee
$5.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike to the Top of Big Kennesaw Mountain
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in GA
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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.
Weather Information
Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the 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 cooler than at the base. In fall and winter, be prepared with a light weight jacket on hand. After planning your activities, check back to see what the weather will have in store for your day.
Entrance Fees
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
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$5.00The 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
$5.00The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all walk-in visitors aged 16 and older.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
FreeTo request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
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
- Monday6:30AM - 8:30PM
- Tuesday6:30AM - 8:30PM
- Wednesday6:30AM - 8:30PM
- Thursday6:30AM - 8:30PM
- Friday6:30AM - 8:30PM
- Saturday6:30AM - 8:30PM
- Sunday6:30AM - 8:30PM
Cheatham Hill Parking Lot
This parking lot is located off of Dallas Highway and Cheatham Hill Dr.
- Monday8:00AM - 7:30PM
- Tuesday8:00AM - 7:30PM
- Wednesday8:00AM - 7:30PM
- Thursday8:00AM - 7:30PM
- Friday8:00AM - 7:30PM
- Saturday8:00AM - 7:30PM
- Sunday8:00AM - 7:30PM
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$40.00The 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.
Common questions
Planning Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield 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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