Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw, GA
Site of a June 1864 battle of the Atlanta Campaign, with earthworks, cannon and a summit view of the Atlanta skyline. A daily entrance pass is needed to park; the summit road is closed to private cars, so ride the free shuttle or walk up.
- Nearest town
- Kennesaw, GA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 33.9773, -84.5780
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 October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Allatoona Landing Marine Resort CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- Campsite · CartersvilleCampsite13 mi from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- Red Top Mountain State Park CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Sweetwater CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- Upper Stamp Creek CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- Williams Court CampgroundsCampsite25 mi from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
All campsites in Georgia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is in Kennesaw, GA, at GPS 33.9773, -84.5780. It is about 18 mi from Cartersville.
Can you camp near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Allatoona Landing Marine Resort Campground, about 12 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northwest Georgia: Kennesaw to Cloudland Canyon and Chickamauga.
What is there to see near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site (17 mi), Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park (19 mi), Stone Mountain Park (28 mi) and Amicalola Falls (45 mi).
When is the best time to visit Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)