Chickamauga Battlefield
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
The largest unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, with a 7-mile tour road past hundreds of monuments from the September 1863 battle. Free; start at the visitor center on US-27.
Chickamauga Battlefield is the largest part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and lies near Fort Oglethorpe in northwest Georgia. The American Battlefield Trust places the park at the foot of Lookout Mountain. In September 1863 one of the great battles of the Civil War was fought here, ending in a Confederate victory. Casualties are estimated at 34,624 in total, 16,170 on the Union side and 18,454 on the Confederate side.
The grounds are dotted with monuments and markers. A 7-mile (11 km) self-guided driving tour covers the battlefield, and there are also hiking and horseback trails. The visitor center has exhibits and the Fuller Collection of Military Arms, with more than 300 historic long arms. Please check opening hours, fees and current events with the National Park Service before you go.
- Nearest town
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 34.9398, -85.2600
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Chickamauga Battlefield?
Chickamauga Battlefield is in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, at GPS 34.9398, -85.2600. It is about 6 mi from Rock City.
Can you camp near Chickamauga Battlefield?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Holiday Travel Park of Chattanooga, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 79 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Chickamauga Battlefield?
Chickamauga Battlefield is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northwest Georgia: Kennesaw to Cloudland Canyon and Chickamauga.
What is there to see near Chickamauga Battlefield?
Places worth a stop nearby: Point Park, Lookout Mountain (7 mi), Cloudland Canyon State Park (15 mi), Foster Falls (29 mi) and DeSoto State Park (36 mi).
When is the best time to visit Chickamauga Battlefield?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)