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.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $5 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $5Entrance - Per Person: $5Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25
- HoursKennesaw 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 H
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 770-427-4686 · kemo_administration@nps.gov
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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include 24 Gun Battery Trail, Activity Area #3 Area, Activity Area #3 Parking Lot Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the hours?
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 H
Nearby sites
Thomson200 / CC0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allatoona Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
NPS Photo/Tom Wilson National Park Service Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
ConfirmedYour pass covers the $5 park entrance fee.
