Point Park, Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, TN
A cliff-top Civil War memorial park above the Tennessee River bend, with wide views toward Chattanooga. Walk the short loop of overlooks and monuments, and arrive early since parking is limited.
Point Park is a memorial park of about 4 hectares (10 acres) on Lookout Mountain and part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the first and largest of its kind (established 1890). From here you look out over Chattanooga, the Tennessee River and Moccasin Bend. On November 24, 1863, the "Battle Above the Clouds" took place on the northern slopes, in which Union troops under General Joseph Hooker took the slopes.
A paved path leads past signs, monuments and gun positions. The largest monument is the New York Peace Monument, dedicated to peace and reconciliation between veterans of both sides. The Ochs Memorial Observatory has exhibits on Civil War signaling and photography, among other topics. About an hour is enough for the walk. Try to come early in the day; the National Park Service can advise on parking for long vehicles.
- Nearest town
- Chattanooga, TN
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 35.0027, -85.3475
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 May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Point Park, Lookout Mountain?
Point Park, Lookout Mountain is in Chattanooga, TN, at GPS 35.0027, -85.3475. It is about 6 mi from Fort Oglethorpe.
Can you camp near Point Park, Lookout Mountain?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Raccoon Mountain Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 97 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Point Park, Lookout Mountain?
Places worth a stop nearby: Chickamauga Battlefield (7 mi), Cloudland Canyon State Park (14 mi), Foster Falls (22 mi) and Stone Door, Savage Gulf (33 mi).
When is the best time to visit Point Park, Lookout Mountain?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)