Exploring The Brices Cross Roads Battlefield
The Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield was established in February of 1929 with the intention of preserving 1 acre in commemoration of the battle.
1-3 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
National Battlefield Site
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site is a National Battlefield Site in Mississippi. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Mississippi National Battlefield Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Activities the NPS lists for Brices Cross Roads.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - Auto
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Operating hours
The grounds of the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site are open sunrise to sunset everyday of the year.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Weather: Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 18003057417
- [email protected]
- Address
- 260 Bethany Rd, Guntown, MS 38849
- Coordinates
- 34.5061, -88.7289· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 18003057417 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/brcr/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.