Shiloh National Military Park
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War.
Photo: NPS Photo/Mekow / NPS
About Shiloh National Military Park
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American troops clashed in a bloody contest that resulted in 23,746 casualties; more casualties than in all of America's previous wars combined. Explore both the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields to discover the impact of this struggle on the soldiers and on the nation.
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Driving times from Shiloh National Military Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Shiloh National Military Park
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Getting there
Shiloh National Military Park traditionally experiences mild winters and hot summers with an average high of 90 degrees in the summer and 50 in winter; average lows in the winter are 34 degrees but single digits are not unusual. Rainfall in the area averages 57 inches a year with an additional 2-3 inches of ice/snow and violent thunderstorms can take place at any time of year.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Shiloh National Military Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Shiloh National Military Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (1 h 3 min), Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (1 h 13 min), Tupelo National Battlefield (1 h 20 min), Natchez Trace Parkway (2 h 9 min), Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (2 h 22 min), Fort Donelson National Battlefield (2 h 27 min).