Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $5 · private vehicle
- Phone
- 770-427-4686
- Address
- 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152
About Kennesaw Mountain
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.
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
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Standard Time, Nov 6 to Mar 17, 2027: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Cheatham Hill Parking Lot
This parking lot is located off of Dallas Highway and Cheatham Hill Dr.
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Standard Time, Nov 6 to Mar 13, 2027: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Entrance fees
| 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person | $5 | The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all walk-in visitors aged 16 and older. |
| Education/Academic Groups | Free | To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details. |
| Commercial Motor Coach | $100 | $100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people |
| Commercial Mini-bus | $40 | $40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people |
| Commercial Sedan | $25 | $25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
Kennesaw Mountain NBP is fairly spread out with multiple parking lots. Many visitors begin their visit at the Visitor Center located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. and orient themselves to the park with Ranger or Volunteer. For more detailed directions, please see link below.
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.
Things to do
Biking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Road Biking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Kennesaw Mountain ↗