Rate Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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About this location:
National Battlefield Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
Visitor Center Hours
9 AM- 5PM daily (year-round)
Park Hours (Daylight use only)
6:30 AM- 6:30 PM – Standard Time
6:30 AM- 8:30 PM- Daylight Savings Time (March-November)
Parking Lots
Visitor Center Parking
6:30 AM-7:30 PM – Daylight Savings Time (March-November)
6:30 AM-5:30 PM- Standard Time
Old 41 Overflow Lot- Cheatham Hill Dr- Cheatham Hill Rd Picnic Area
6:30 AM- 6:30 PM – Standard Time
6:30 AM- 8:30 PM- Daylight Savings Time (March-November)
Mountain Road
Open to personal vehicles (including bicycles)
Monday-Friday- 8:30 AM- 5 PM Standard Time
8:30 AM- 7 PM Daylight Savings Time
(March-November)
Saturday-Sunday- Closed for Park Shuttle use only
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – No Fees
There are no entry or parking fees at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
About
One Last Mountain: A Battlefield That’s Much More
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.
Directions
Take exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight head west onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left (brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well).
Weather
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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