Fees and Passes

Plan Your Visit

Key Information

  1. Get an entrance pass

    All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:

    Pass Price
    Standard Pass $5.00
    Annual Pass $40.00
    America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00

    Help me choose an entrance pass

  2. Plan to go cashless

    This park does not accept cash.

Choosing an Entrance Pass

Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?

If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass.

America the Beautiful Pass

How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?

If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.

I'm visiting... We recommend
This park, once Standard Pass
This park, multiple times Annual Pass
More than one national park or federal recreation site America the Beautiful Pass

Entrance Passes

The annual entrance pass for Kennesaw Mountain NBP is $40. 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.  

Standard Entrance Pass

$5.00

The daily entrance fee for Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is $5. This can be purchased online, in our Visitor Center, or at any of our five Automated Fee Machines located in our major parking lots. A valid debit/credit card will be needed as none of these locations accept cash.  

For Vehicles

If you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass.

Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under Organizations and Businesses.

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.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

For Individuals without a Vehicle

If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass.

The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all walk-in visitors aged 16 and older.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

More information

For Organizations & Businesses

To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
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$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people

$40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people

$25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$40.00

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.  

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

A stack of all six versions of the America the Beautiful Pass

Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by

  • National Park Service
  • US Fish & Wildlife Service
  • US Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • Bureau of Reclamation
  • US Army of Corps of Engineers

Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees

Type Available to Price
Annual Pass Everyone $80.00
Senior Annual Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $80.00
Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependents Free
Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veterans Free
Access Pass US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability Free
4th Grade Pass US 4th graders Free
Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free

America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.

How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass

In Person (Recommended)

Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.

Purchase and pickup locations

Order Online, Receive by Mail

To receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead.

2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

 
 

Parking

When you park your vehicle in the park, your proof of payment is a KEMO Daily Pass, a KEMO Annual Pass, or an America the Beautiful Pass. Physical passes must be displayed from the inside rear view mirror or on the dashboard of your vehicle, making sure the face of the pass is visible from the outside. Digital passes will be tied to your vehicle's license plate number.

Fees are required at all 10 parking lots at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. There are automated fee machines at the following lots: Overflow Lot, Visitor Center Lot, Burnt Hickory Lot, Illinois Monument Lot, Cheatham Hill Rd. Lot. These machines accept valid credit or debit cards.

Common and Frequently Asked Questions for our Fee Program.

Last updated: August 21, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Phone:

770-427-4686 x0

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