3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
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.
Park District - Visitor Center- Sunday:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Monday and Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday-Saturday:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsChristmas Eve Day - Park ClosedDecember 24–December 24 Holidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Open 24 hours |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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Park Entrance - Vehicle Access to Tour Road- Every Day:8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsChristmas Eve Day - Park ClosedDecember 24–December 24 Holidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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Park District - USS Cairo Outdoor Exhibit Area- Every Day:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsChristmas Eve Day - Park ClosedDecember 24–December 24 Holidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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Park District - USS Cairo Museum- Every Day:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsChristmas Eve Day - Park ClosedDecember 24–December 24 Holidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
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| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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All Park HoursPark 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.
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.
Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass) | Type | Dates | Cost |
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| Private Vehicle | Year-round | $20.00 |
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| Motorcycle | Year-round | $15.00 |
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| Per Person | Year-round | $10.00 |
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Other Entrance Passes | Type | Cost |
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| Annual Park Pass | $35.00 |
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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. - Sunday:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Monday and Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday-Saturday:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsChristmas Eve Day - Park ClosedDecember 24–December 24 Holidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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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. - Every Day:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsChristmas Eve Day - Park ClosedDecember 24–December 24 Holidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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Public WiFi is not available.
Public WiFi is not available.
Free, public WiFi is not offered by the park. Cell service is generally available at the Visitor Centers, but some trails and areas of the battlefields may have little to no service. It is suggested to download maps, guided tour programs and other park information prior to your visit.
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