Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100.00As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
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Vicksburg National Military Park
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Vicksburg National Military Park at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Vicksburg National Military Park highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in MS
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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.
Weather Information
- Spring
and fall in Vicksburg are always very pleasant with cool nights and warm, sunny days with temperatures ranging from lows of 40 degrees to…
- Summer
weather is consistently hot, beginning in the low 70's and climbing to highs ranging from 80-100 degrees in the afternoon.
- Winter
weather in Mississippi is usually mild except for occasional cold air invasions which normally last only a couple of days.
Temperatures range from lows of 30 degrees to highs of 50 degrees.
Entrance Fees
Commercial Entrance - Van
$40.00As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$40.00As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25.00$25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40).
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00Valid 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.
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Good 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.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
Free$10 per person, not to exceed commercial group rate.
Operating Hours
Visitor Center
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.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Vehicle Access to Tour Road
Tour Road is open to vehicles from 8:30 am-5 pm. Last vehicle entry on the tour road is 4:40 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
- Monday8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Friday8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday8:30AM - 5:00PM
USS Cairo Outdoor Exhibit Area
The USS Cairo outdoor exhibit area including the ironclad itself is open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
- Monday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tuesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM
USS Cairo Museum
The USS Cairo Museum is open 7 days a week from 8:30AM till 4:30PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
- Monday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tuesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Vicksburg National Military Park Grounds
Park Roads are open to pedestrians and bicyclists from sunrise to sunset. Tour road is open to vehicles 8:30 am to 5 pm with last entry at 4:40 pm.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$35.00Good for 12 months from the date of purchase The pass covers unlimited entry for one vehicle and passengers.
Common questions
Planning Vicksburg National Military Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Vicksburg National Military Park. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
