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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a much richer story.

Activities: Biking · Guided Tours · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Museum Exhibits · Road Biking · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Published entrance fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$5 · The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) and is non-transferable. This pass does NOT guarantee a parking spot.

Entrance - Per Person

$5 · The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all walk-in visitors aged 16 and older.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

$0 · To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

$100 · $100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

$40 · $40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

$25 · $25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people

Published passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$40 · The Annual Pass is valid for one year from the month of purchase. It admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) and is non-transferable. This pass does NOT guarantee a parking spot upon arrival. This can be purchased online, in our Visitor Center, or at any of our 5 Automated Fee Machines located in our major parking lots. A valid debit/credit card will be needed as none of these locations accept cash.

Published operating hours

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park · Kennesaw Mountain NBP is open from 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM during Daylight Saving Time (March - November) and 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM Standard Time (December - February) These hours apply to all trails and parking lots.* *Cheatham Hill Parking Lot opens at 8:00 am

Cheatham Hill Parking Lot · This parking lot is located off of Dallas Highway and Cheatham Hill Dr.

Fees, facilities and activities are the 2026-10-03 NPS snapshot. Historical visitation describes recorded visits, not crowding forecasts or present conditions.

Plan your visit

Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time. Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still have the same hot summers and mild winters as our neighbors. The mountain top generally ranges 8-10 degrees cooler than at the base. In fall and winter, be prepared with a light weight jacket on hand. After planning your activities, check back to see what the weather will have in store for your day.

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