National Military Park · MS, LA
Vicksburg National Military Park
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.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park.
$20.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
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.
$15.00
Entrance - Per Person
Good for 7 days You 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.
$10.00
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
$10 per person, not to exceed commercial group rate.
$0.00
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40).
$25.00
Commercial Entrance - Van
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
$40.00
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
$40.00
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
$100.00
Operating hours
Visitor Center
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.
Vehicle Access to Tour Road
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.
USS Cairo Outdoor Exhibit Area
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.
USS Cairo Museum
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.
Vicksburg National Military Park Grounds
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.