NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
Stones River National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War.
Photo: NPS Photo / Buddy Secor / NPS
TN
state
23
things to do
6
parks within a day
OVERVIEW
About Stones River National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.
WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE
Pair it with another park
6 in range
GAStones River National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Military Park · Georgia
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
1h 50m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
111 mi
Round trip
3h 40m
Verdict
Long day trip
ALStones River National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Monument · Alabama
Russell Cave National Monument
2h 1m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
84 mi
Round trip
4h 3m
Verdict
Long day trip
KYStones River National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Battlefield · Kentucky
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
2h 9m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
117 mi
Round trip
4h 18m
Verdict
Long day trip
KYStones River National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Park · Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
2h 19m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
120 mi
Round trip
4h 38m
Verdict
Long day trip
TNStones River National Battlefield◆◆this park
Wild & Scenic River · Tennessee
Obed Wild & Scenic River
2h 28m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
138 mi
Round trip
4h 55m
Verdict
Long day trip
ALStones River National Battlefield◆◆this park
National Preserve · Alabama
Little River Canyon National Preserve
2h 30m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
144 mi
Round trip
5h 0m
Verdict
Long day trip
Driving times from Stones River National Battlefield, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
WHEN TO GO
Hours
Park Tour Road
- Mon
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Park Grounds
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
THINGS TO DO
Activities
Arts and CraftsArts and CultureBikingBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreCultural DemonstrationsFishingFoodGuided ToursHands-OnHikingHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmPicnickingRoad BikingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingTheaterWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting there
Summer is hot and humid with highs in the 90s. Spring and fall are pleasant. Winter temperatures are variable, but temperatures may drop below freezing with occasional snow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Stones River National Battlefield?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Stones River National Battlefield?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (1 h 50 min), Russell Cave National Monument (2 h 1 min), Fort Donelson National Battlefield (2 h 9 min), Mammoth Cave National Park (2 h 19 min), Obed Wild & Scenic River (2 h 28 min), Little River Canyon National Preserve (2 h 30 min).