Shiloh National Military Park is a national military park run by the National Park Service in Tennessee and Mississippi.
In the park service’s words
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.
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Things to do
- Explore the Shiloh Visitor Center Museum (20 to 30 Minutes): Visit Shiloh's museum exhibits in the park's visitor center.
- Attend Ranger Led Programs: Daily ranger-led walks, talks, and demonstrations during the summer months.
- Become a Shiloh Junior Ranger (1 to 3 Hours): Become a Shiloh Junior Ranger.
- Biking the Battlefield: Come tour the battlefield on your bike.
- Watch the Award Winning Park Film - "Shiloh: Fiery Trial" (45 Minutes): A 45-minute orientation film about the Battle of Shiloh. The film shows every hour on the hour in the Shiloh visitor center.
- Visit the National Cemetery (30 to 60 Minutes): Explore the Shiloh National Cemetery.
- Earn Your Corinth Junior Ranger Badge (1 to 2 Hours): The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center Junior Ranger Program. Earn your badge and certficate today!
- Watch the Film "Corinth Crossroads: A Town Amidst War" (20 Minutes): The film shows on the hour and half-hour everyday at The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.
Fees and hours
Entrance fee: No entrance fee.
Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. The park grounds remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Shiloh Battlefield visitor center is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. The park film, "Shiloh: Fiery Trial" shows on the hour beginning at 9:00 am with the last showing at 4:00 pm. The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. The America's National Parks Store at Shiloh is open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily during the summer season.
Getting there
The park is 110 miles from the Memphis airport and 150 miles from the Nashville airport. From the west (Memphis, Tennessee, area): Take Highway 72 East to Corinth, Mississippi. From the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, take Highway 22 North to the Shiloh Battlefield. From the northeast (Nashville, Tennessee, area): Take Interstate 40 West to the Parker's Crossroads Exit. Then take Highway 22 South to Shiloh Battlefield. Continue on Highway 22 South to the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) | Jackson, TN | No road route | 45 | Regional |
| Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) | Muscle Shoals, AL | No road route | 49 | Regional |
| Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) | Tupelo, MS | No road route | 65 | Regional |
| Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) | Memphis, TN | No road route | 93 | 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
- Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The park grounds are open from dawn until dusk every day. The visitor center is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
- Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. An interactive museum featuring three films and exhibits related to the Siege, Battle, and Occupation of Corinth, Mississippi during the war. Learn about this important rail hub and and the story of a unique and successful Contraband Camp that provided many former slaves their first taste of freedom.
- Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 4:30PM. Open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm everyday. Closed on Christmas Day.
Weather
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.
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 Mammoth Cave, about 189 miles away in a straight line.
Sources
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee at Shiloh National Military Park?
No entrance fee.
Where is Shiloh National Military Park?
In Tennessee, Mississippi. The closest airport with scheduled flights is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, about 45 miles away.
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