{"id":"nps-kemo","slug":"kennesaw-mountain-national-battlefield-park","name":"Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park","designation":"National Battlefield Park","category":"battlefield","categoryLabel":"Battlefield and Military Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"KEMO","designation":"National Battlefield Park","sourceId":"nps-kemo"}],"states":["GA"],"stateNames":["Georgia"],"location":{"lat":33.95370717,"lon":-84.59214186},"bbox":[-84.6146,33.9093,-84.5695,33.9899],"acres":{"value":4298,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/kemo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=33.9899&b_tl_lng=-84.6146&b_br_lat=33.9093&b_br_lng=-84.5695","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Kennesaw%20Mountain%20National%20Battlefield%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/kemo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D087031F-1DD8-B71B-0BB9898C84464224.jpg","title":"Fall at Kennesaw Mountain","alt":"Cannon with front field and Visitor Center in background.","caption":"Cannon with front field and Visitor Center in background.","credit":"Tom Wilson","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D0AF3092-1DD8-B71B-0BA0839FF68F8071.jpg","title":"Illinois Monument at Kennesaw Mountain","alt":"Illinois Monument at Kennesaw Mountain.","caption":"Illinois Monument at Kennesaw Mountain.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D0C24881-1DD8-B71B-0B10784870E5F3FB.jpg","title":"Infantry Demonstration at Kennesaw Mountain","alt":"Infantry Demonstration at Kennesaw Mountain.","caption":"Infantry Demonstration at Kennesaw Mountain.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D0D81A83-1DD8-B71B-0B746691E9EEC035.jpg","title":"Kolb Farmhouse at Kennesaw Mountain","alt":"Kolb Farmhouse at Kennesaw Mountain.","caption":"Kolb Farmhouse at Kennesaw Mountain.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Biking","Road Biking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Self-Guided Tours - Auto","Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Museum Exhibits"],"topics":["Military","Infantry and Militia","Artillery","Cavalry","Native American Heritage","Social Movements","Civil Rights","Conservation Movement","Wars and Conflicts","Civil War","Geology","Mountains","Trails"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"5.00","description":"The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) and is non-transferable. This pass does NOT guarantee a parking spot."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"5.00","description":"The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all walk-in visitors aged 16 and older."},{"title":"Entrance - Education/Academic Groups","cost":"0.00","description":"To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"100.00","description":"$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"40.00","description":"$40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"25.00","description":"$25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people"}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"40.00","description":"The Annual Pass is valid for one year from the month of purchase. It admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) and is non-transferable. This pass does NOT guarantee a parking spot upon arrival.  This can be purchased online, in our Visitor Center, or at any of our 5 Automated Fee Machines located in our major parking lots. A valid debit/credit card will be needed as none of these locations accept cash.  "}],"hours":[{"name":"Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park","description":"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) \n\nThese hours apply to all trails and parking lots.*\n*Cheatham Hill Parking Lot opens at 8:00 am","standardHours":{"wednesday":"6:30AM - 8:30PM","monday":"6:30AM - 8:30PM","thursday":"6:30AM - 8:30PM","sunday":"6:30AM - 8:30PM","tuesday":"6:30AM - 8:30PM","friday":"6:30AM - 8:30PM","saturday":"6:30AM - 8:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Standard Time","start":"2026-11-06","end":"2027-03-17","hours":{"wednesday":"6:30AM - 6:30PM","monday":"6:30AM - 6:30PM","thursday":"6:30AM - 6:30PM","sunday":"6:30AM - 6:30PM","tuesday":"6:30AM - 6:30PM","friday":"6:30AM - 6:30PM","saturday":"6:30AM - 6:30PM"}}]},{"name":"Cheatham Hill Parking Lot","description":"This parking lot is located off of Dallas Highway and Cheatham Hill Dr.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 7:30PM","monday":"8:00AM - 7:30PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 7:30PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 7:30PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 7:30PM","friday":"8:00AM - 7:30PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 7:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Standard Time","start":"2026-11-06","end":"2027-03-13","hours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 6:30PM","monday":"8:00AM - 6:30PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 6:30PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 6:30PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 6:30PM","friday":"8:00AM - 6:30PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 6:30PM"}}]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time. Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still have the same hot summers and mild winters as our neighbors. The mountain top generally ranges 8-10 degrees cooler than at the base. In fall and winter, be prepared with a light weight jacket on hand. After planning your activities, check back to see what the weather will have in store for your day.","contacts":{"phone":"770-427-4686","email":"kemo_administration@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center","description":"The Visitor Center at Kennesaw Mountain is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. and is open Monday - Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years).","url":"","lat":33.9830763468,"lon":-84.5780439742}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area","km":28},{"slug":"martin-luther-king-jr-national-historical-park","km":30},{"slug":"ed-jenkins-national-recreation-area","km":85},{"slug":"noontootly-national-game-refuge","km":90},{"slug":"little-river-canyon-national-preserve","km":107},{"slug":"coosa-bald-national-scenic-area","km":108}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=kemo"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.617Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Closed to Private Vehicles, Limited Cycling Permitted","text":"The road to the top of Kennesaw Mountain is now closed to private vehicles. Shuttle service to the top of the mountain is available 7 days a week for free, parking fees still apply. Cycling is now permitted to the top of the mountain in designated lane during designated hours. Cyclist Hours: Summer: 7:30–9:30 AM & 4:30–8:30 PM Winter: 7:30–9:30 AM & 4:30–6:30 PM","url":"https://www.nps.gov/kemo/learn/news/kennesaw-mountain-nbp-to-close-mountain-road-to-private-vehicles-beginning-january-2026.htm","updated":"2026-09-09 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-79218B4E-3346-4065-8A50-75F73310FBB0"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/kennesaw-mountain-national-battlefield-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/kennesaw-mountain-national-battlefield-park.geojson"}