Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground
No fees available
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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Provider706-866-9241 ext. 137will_wilson@nps.gov
What Campers Say
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Mixed Reviews
Based on 6 reviews
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"Most reviewers describe Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground as a clean, well‑kept, budget‑friendly park with very friendly, helpful staff and convenient access to I‑75, Chattanooga attractions, and the Georgia Winery. Many guests use it as an easy overnight stop and say they would return, while longer‑term guests appreciate full hookups and quiet, peaceful mornings. Criticisms focus on tight, sometimes uneven sites, dated or inconsistent facilities in a few areas, and occasional management/booking or maintenance issues."
About Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground
Nestled within the historic grounds of Chickamauga Battlefield, this exclusive group campground welcomes organized non-profit youth groups on educational journeys through American history. Shaded tent sites rest beneath a canopy of hardwood trees, offering young learners a peaceful base camp just a short walk from the Visitor Center—0.45 miles on foot through the forest, or 1.5 miles by the scenic road.
A group campground composed of tent sites reserved for organized non-profit youth groups for educational purposes rather than general public recreational camping.
Historical SignificanceThis isn't just a place to pitch tents—it's an outdoor classroom where history comes alive. Reserved exclusively for organized youth groups like scouts and church organizations, the campground serves as a gateway to understanding one of the Civil War's most significant battles. Under adult supervision, young people can walk the same ground where soldiers once stood, transforming textbook lessons into tangible experiences. Each campsite becomes a launching point for educational exploration, where the stories of courage, strategy, and sacrifice that unfolded at Chickamauga can be discovered firsthand.
Natural Features and SceneryImagine setting up camp beneath a cathedral of towering hardwoods, where dappled sunlight filters through the deciduous canopy onto level, welcoming tent sites. The campground loop winds through a mature forest ecosystem, each site marked with numbered posts and embraced by the same native woodland that has witnessed over 150 years of history. As part of the expansive 9,000-acre Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, campers find themselves immersed in a preserved landscape where native plants thrive and wildlife roams freely, offering a serene natural setting that complements the profound historical significance surrounding them.
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Campsite details
Sites SizeTree-sheltered, flat tent sites.
Sites PrivacyCampground is surrounded by hardwood deciduous forest.
Total Campsitesnull campsites
Recommended CampsitesEach campsite is marked with a numbered post around a loop road; groups should select sites appropriate for their group size. An amphitheatre-style area is available first-come, first-served.
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Groups
- Sites are for overnight camping by organized non-profit (501c) youth groups (scouts, church youth groups) under adult supervision
- camping for solely recreational purposes is not allowed and sites are not open to the general public. Groups must choose sites according to group size.
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Site layoutCampsites are arranged around a loop road and are marked with numbered posts; there is an amphitheatre-style area in the campground.
Reservation PlatformsThis campground is NOT open to the general public. Sites are for organized non-profit (501c) youth groups (e.g., scouts, church youth groups) under adult supervision for the purpose of education about the battlefield. Camping solely for recreational purposes is not allowed; groups must choose sites according to group size.
Accomodation available
GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.
Amenities available
Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Recreational and educational activities emphasize hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ranger-led programs geared toward organized youth groups.
Hiking
Chickamauga Battlefield contains around 50 miles of hiking trails and developed recommended trail routes; routes are popular with scout groups and can be used to earn badges.Biking
Bicycling is permitted on all paved roads and service roads within the park.Wildlife viewing
Park contains many native plants and animals across over 9,000 acres of preserved land, offering wildlife- and nature-viewing opportunities.Cultural and Educational Programs
Groups may request ranger tours or ranger-led activities; camping is intended for educational use of the battlefield's historic resources.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
- All sites are equipped with a fire ring with grill and a lantern pole. No additional fire policy details provided.
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Proximity to water featuresSites 1, 3, and 4 have potable water spigots. Vault toilets located between sites 3 and 4. Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center is about 0.45 miles on foot (1.5 miles by car).
HostFor inquiries about service projects contact Volunteer Coordinator Will Wilson at 706-866-9241 ext. 137 or will_wilson@nps.gov.
Campground Map
Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground
Driving directionsFrom Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, turn right (south) onto Lafayette Road. Travel 1.5 miles and turn right onto Dyer Road (Brotherton Cabin at this intersection). At the first stop sign, turn right onto Glenn-Kelly Road. Travel 0.5 miles, passing a triangular intersection on your left. Turn left at the next roadway, South Post. Enter through the gate, close it behind you, drive down this road and the camping loop will be on your right. Campsites are located around this loop road and each site is marked with a numbered post.
Reviews from booking and map sources
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6 reviews
Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
Most reviewers describe Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground as a clean, well‑kept, budget‑friendly park with very friendly, helpful staff and convenient access to I‑75, Chattanooga attractions, and the Georgia Winery. Many guests use it as an easy overnight stop and say they would return, while longer‑term guests appreciate full hookups and quiet, peaceful mornings. Criticisms focus on tight, sometimes uneven sites, dated or inconsistent facilities in a few areas, and occasional management/booking or maintenance issues.
Review Summaries
Based on 6 reviews
What Campers Love
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the campground, including cabins, bathrooms, showers, and the pool, as well as the generally quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Staff hospitality is a...
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Common Concerns
Several reviewers note that sites can be very close together and some spaces are narrow, sloped, or otherwise difficult to level or maneuver into, especially near the pool or front section. A few...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Call ahead if you need a tent site, as reviewers say there are only a couple and the park is more RV‑focused. If highway noise bothers you, request a site away from the interstate and consider sites...
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Camper Quotes
"Not sure why the rating is so low, but we found this to be a very nice camp… Hook ups were easy to get to with showers and laundry services available. No complaints at all."
"Sites are EXTREMELY...
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Site-Specific Reviews
Multiple reviewers describe site characteristics in different areas. Site 118 is noted as spacious and comfortable for a 36'–41' rig and multiple vehicles, while the adjacent 119 is long but not very...
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Accessibility Features
There are multiple mentions of large rigs staying successfully, and one reviewer noted seeing “a lot of big rigs” despite an older review claiming it was not ideal for big RVs. Pull‑through sites are...
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Pet-Friendly Features
Pets are explicitly allowed and one recent review calls the campground "Pet friendly." A 2020 review mentions a “new enclosed dog area,” though a 2024 review says the dog park has since been...
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