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George Washington Carver Museum at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Alabama (cbbee635-2fc8-49f4-9dce-8edf592d7cfb)📷 NPS staff, Public domain

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Tuskegee, AL

History

The campus founded by Booker T. Washington, with his home and a museum on George Washington Carver. The Tuskegee Airmen site at Moton Field is a short drive away.

Nearest town
Tuskegee, AL
Category
History & culture
GPS
32.4300, -85.7075

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Leisure Time CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
    MotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
  • Motorhome stopoverMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
    Motorhomes
  • University Station RV parkMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
    Motorhomes
  • Chewacla State Park CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site · 45 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking water

All campsites in Alabama · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is in Tuskegee, AL, at GPS 32.4300, -85.7075. It is about 35 mi from Montgomery.

Can you camp near Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Leisure Time Campground, about 14 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Alabama’s civil rights trail: Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery.

What is there to see near Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?

Places worth a stop nearby: National Memorial for Peace and Justice (35 mi), Rosa Parks Museum (35 mi), Providence Canyon State Park (53 mi) and Roosevelt’s Little White House (67 mi).

When is the best time to visit Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?

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)