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National Military Park · Georgia and Tennessee

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

National Military Park in Georgia and Tennessee. $10 per person.

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TypeNational Military Park
StateGeorgia, Tennessee
Entrance fee$10 per person
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkGreat Smoky Mountains (111 mi)
Closest airportCHA (8 mi)
Kelley Cabin
Living Historians are seen in Kelley Field and in the distance at the Kelley Cabin during the 150th anniversary Photo: NPS Photo

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park is a national military park run by the National Park Service in Georgia and Tennessee.

In the park service’s words

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."

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: $10 per person. The America the Beautiful pass covers it.

Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. All units of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park are open during daylight hours, with the following exceptions: Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center and Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center are currently open 8:30 am to 5 pm, daily. Visitor centers are closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Point Park main entrance opens at 8:30 am, daily. US Hwy 27 Picnic Area, Wilder Brigade Monument, & Signal Mountain restrooms are closed Dec.1 - March 15.

Getting there

From I-75, take exit 350 onto Battlefield Parkway (GA HWY 2) and continue to the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and LaFayette Road. Turn left onto LaFayette Road and continue for approximately 1 mile. The visitor center will be on the right. From I-24, take exit 180 onto Rossville Boulevard (US HWY 27). Continue south to the intersection of Battlefield Parkway. Drive through the intersection, continuing on the LaFayette Road. The visitor center will be on the right.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) Chattanooga, TN No road route 8 Regional
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) Huntsville, AL No road route 87 Regional
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) Atlanta, GA No road route 93 Regional
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville, TN No road route 94 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center: Daily, 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Inside the visitor center, view exhibits and the historic 13- by 30-foot James Walker painting,THE BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. The visitor center is closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
  • Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center: Daily, 8:30AM - 5:00PM. The Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center is located at the north end of Chickamauga Battlefield. Inside are museum exhibits on the Battle of Chickamauga and Campaign for Chattanooga, as well as the Fuller Gun Collection. There is a bookstore administered by Eastern National and an orientation film is shown every half hour.

Weather

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Great Smoky Mountains, about 111 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park?

$10 per person.

Where is Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park?

In Georgia, Tennessee. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), about 8 miles away.

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