Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy.
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About Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
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."
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Driving times from Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
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.
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
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Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park?
- Entrance to Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, Climbing, First Person Interpretation.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Little River Canyon National Preserve (1 h 25 min), Russell Cave National Monument (1 h 31 min), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (1 h 35 min), Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (1 h 47 min), Stones River National Battlefield (1 h 51 min), Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (1 h 57 min).