The Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The city’s surrender on July 4, 1863, coupled with the fall of Port Hudson, LA, split the South, giving undisputed control of the Mississippi River to the North.
Over 1,330 monuments, a restored Union gunboat, and National Cemetery where 17,000 Union solders are buried mark the 16-mile tour road.
Visitor Hours:
Open daily, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Park Gates: October thru March: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.--- April thru September: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Visitor Center (Clay Street): 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
U.S.S. Cairo Exhibit and Museum: October thru March: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. --- April thru September: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Per Vehicle - $20 (valid 7 days)
Motorcycles - $15 (valid 7 days)
Pedestrians, Bicycles - $10
Bus Passenger/Church Van - $10 per person
Commercial Groups (provided by non-NPS charter tour companies) -
1-6 Person Capacity Vehicles - $25 plus $7 per passenger
7-25 Person Capacity Vehicles - $40
Over 25 Person Capacity Vehicles- $100
Major General Ulysses S. Grant
Siege of Vicksburg
Illinois Monument
Just a few of the cannons
U.S.S. Cairo Museum
A great way to see the park is via bicycle.
Just a few of the cannons.
Just a few of the cannons
Contact Vicksburg National Military Park
- Phone - 601.636.0583
- Website - www.nps.gov/vick/
3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183 (click to view a map)
From the Natchez Trace - The Vicksburg National Military Park is located west of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Vicksburg.. I-20, Mississippi Highway 27, Fisher Ferry Road and U.S. 61 connect travelers from the parkway to Vicksburg.
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