{"id":"nps-vick","slug":"vicksburg-national-military-park","name":"Vicksburg National Military Park","designation":"National Military 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":"VICK","designation":"National Military Park","sourceId":"nps-vick"}],"states":["MS","LA"],"stateNames":["Mississippi","Louisiana"],"location":{"lat":32.3621286,"lon":-90.85030186},"bbox":[-91.0387,31.9435,-90.515,32.3803],"acres":{"value":3042,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the \"nailhead that holds the South's two halves together.\" President Abraham Lincoln remarked \"Vicksburg is the key\" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline into the south. As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/vick/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=32.3803&b_tl_lng=-91.0387&b_br_lat=31.9435&b_br_lng=-90.515","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Vicksburg%20National%20Military%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/vick/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79F947-1DD8-B71B-0B6F394F6E31CAE2.jpg","title":"Union Cannon","alt":"Union cannon aimed at Confederate lines","caption":"The Union artillery played a major role in the outcome of the Vicksburg Campaign.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79FC6D-1DD8-B71B-0B666D4D8ACAA98D.jpg","title":"Illinois State Memorial","alt":"Stars behind the Illinois State Memorial","caption":"Stars gleam behind the Illinois State Memorial.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79FEFF-1DD8-B71B-0B68A290E3DBE016.jpg","title":"The Shirley House","alt":"Roses in bloom in front of the Shirley House","caption":"Roses in bloom in front of the Shirley House, the only remaining Civil War structure in the park.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3EF74E3C-EC29-66FF-6FD94ACE7F103C90.jpg","title":"Ranger Programs","alt":"Park Ranger in Civil War Uniform Talks to Crowd","caption":"A park ranger in a Union Civil War uniform talks to a crowd of visitors.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Biking","Road Biking","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Auto","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Living History","Historic Weapons Demonstration","Junior Ranger Program","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["African American Heritage","Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite","National Cemetery","Military","Monuments and Memorials","Wars and Conflicts","Civil War"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"20.00","description":"This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"15.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. The park requires all visitors to pay an entrance fee except children under 16 years of age."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"Good for 7 days \n\nYou are purchasing a digital site pass that is valid only for weekly entrance fees at Vicksburg National Military Park. The park requires all visitors to pay an entrance fee except children under 16 years of age.  The pass covers entry for one pedestrian or cyclist."},{"title":"Entrance - Non-commercial Groups","cost":"0.00","description":"$10 per person, not to exceed commercial group rate."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"25.00","description":"$25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40)."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"40.00","description":"As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"40.00","description":"As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"100.00","description":"As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"35.00","description":"Good for 12 months from the date of purchase \nThe pass covers unlimited entry for one vehicle and passengers."}],"hours":[{"name":"Visitor Center","description":"The Visitor Center is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday-Sunday. Tour road is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm daily with last vehicle entry at 4:40 pm. Public restrooms are open at the Visitor Center and USS Cairo 7 days a week. Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","sunday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","saturday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day - Park Closed","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day - Park Closed","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{}},{"name":"New Year's Day - Park Closed","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Vehicle Access to Tour Road","description":"Tour Road is open to vehicles from 8:30 am-5 pm.  Last vehicle entry on the tour road is 4:40 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:30AM - 5:00PM","monday":"8:30AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"8:30AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"8:30AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"8:30AM - 5:00PM","friday":"8:30AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"8:30AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day - Park Closed","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{}},{"name":"Christmas Day-Park Closed","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{}},{"name":"New Year's Day- Park Closed","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{}}]},{"name":"USS Cairo Outdoor Exhibit Area","description":"The USS Cairo outdoor exhibit area including the ironclad itself is open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","monday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","thursday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","sunday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","tuesday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","friday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","saturday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day - Park Closed","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{}},{"name":"Christmas Day - Park Closed","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{}},{"name":"New Year's Day - Park Closed","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{}}]},{"name":"USS Cairo Museum","description":"The USS Cairo Museum is open 7 days a week from 8:30AM till 4:30PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","monday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","thursday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","sunday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","tuesday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","friday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM","saturday":"8:30AM - 4:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day - Park Closed","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day - Park Closed","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Years Day - Park Closed","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Vicksburg National Military Park Grounds","description":"Park Roads are open to pedestrians and bicyclists from sunrise to sunset.  Tour road is open to vehicles 8:30 am to 5 pm with last entry at 4:40 pm.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Plane — Closest commercial airport: Jackson, MS, 50 miles to the east. Car — Directions to Vicksburg: From the east — Take Interstate 20 west to Vicksburg, MS. Use exit ramp 4B. Follow Clay Street (US-80) west 0.25 miles to park entrance. From the north — Take Interstate 55 south to Jackson, MS. To save time, use Interstate 220 bypass on west side of Jackson. Take Interstate 20 west to Vicksburg approximately 40 miles. Use exit ramp 4B. Follow Clay Street (US-80) west 0.25 miles to park entrance.","weatherInfo":"Spring and fall in Vicksburg are always very pleasant with cool nights and warm, sunny days with temperatures ranging from lows of 40 degrees to highs of 70 degrees. Winter weather in Mississippi is usually mild except for occasional cold air invasions which normally last only a couple of days. Temperatures range from lows of 30 degrees to highs of 50 degrees. In the summer, weather is consistently hot, beginning in the low 70's and climbing to highs ranging from 80-100 degrees in the afternoon.","contacts":{"phone":"6016360583","email":"VICK_Information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Visitor Center","description":"Inside the Visitor Center, Park Rangers are ready to answer your questions and assist with your orientation to park areas. To help ensure that their visit is safe and enjoyable, large groups or tours should check in with the ranger at the desk when they arrive. Interpretive media including exhibits and park film are located inside the Visitor Center.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/vick/planyourvisit/visitctr.htm","lat":32.344187049,"lon":-90.8516674765},{"name":"USS Cairo Museum","description":"Visitor Center and museum to the USS Cairo. Exhibits include a film, artifacts from the USS Cairo, models, and the actual USS Cairo that visitors can walk on.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/vick/u-s-s-cairo-gunboat.htm","lat":null,"lon":null}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"theodore-roosevelt-national-wildlife-refuge","km":40},{"slug":"delta-national-forest","km":44},{"slug":"tensas-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":50},{"slug":"panther-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge","km":57},{"slug":"medgar-and-myrlie-evers-home-national-monument","km":60},{"slug":"poverty-point-national-monument","km":61}],"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=vick"},{"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":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.623Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Illinois Memorial Closed for Restoration","text":"The memorial itself closed for restoration starting on September 16, 2025. Starting on March 2, 2026, access to Tour Stops 2 and 3 will be temporarily closed. The closure point will be at the Shirley House. Visitors will still be able to continue north along Union Avenue and access the remainder of the Tour Road. This section will remain closed for the duration of the Illinois Memorial Restoration. The project is expected to be completed by September 2026.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/vick/planyourvisit/illinois-memorial-restoration.htm","updated":"2026-02-23 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-E71075A9-7B49-41E9-9245-C97CF151772A"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"National Cemetery Closed to Vehicles; Open to Pedestrians","text":"Due to weather related incidents, Vicksburg National Cemetery is closed to vehicular traffic, however it is open to pedestrians. Visitor can park in the adjacent USS Cairo parking lot and walk into the cemetery.","url":null,"updated":"2025-10-09 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-C213E402-79E1-48A4-9B76-C33A247C8395"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Louisiana Circle Closed","text":"Louisiana Circle is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to slope instability. Navy Circle is open and also provides views of the Mississippi River.","url":null,"updated":"2025-10-09 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-A6EDA210-4EDE-4A7F-9000-E6BBFB95BDCE"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/vicksburg-national-military-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/vicksburg-national-military-park.geojson"}