National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield is a National Battlefield in Tennessee. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Tennessee National Battlefield No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

The sun rises behind a green field with a cannon in the foreground.
Sunrise at Mendenhall's Artillery Trail · Photo: NPS Photo / Buddy Secor (via nps.gov)

About the park

“The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

1

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

Closure

McFadden Farm Trail Connection to Stones River Greenway Closed

The trail connecting the McFadden Farm Unit and the Stones River Greenway will be closed to the public while Tennessee Department of Transportation crews work to widen the North Thompson Lane bridge across the West Fork of the Stones River. Work is expected to be completed in 2030. Visitors may still access the McFadden Farm unit via Van Cleve Lane and use the historic McFadden Lane Trail to access interpretive exhibits.

Posted or updated Oct 5, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Stones River.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsTheaterBikingRoad BikingFishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHands-OnArts and CraftsHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

From March 1st through October 31st,the park tour road is open to vehicles from 8 AM to 5 PM daily.

Park Tour Road
DayHours
Monday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday8:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Summer is hot and humid with highs in the 90s. Spring and fall are pleasant. Winter temperatures are variable, but temperatures may drop below freezing with occasional snow.

Contact and directions

Phone
615-893-9501
Email
[email protected]
Address
1563 North Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Coordinates
35.8761, -86.4308· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterDaily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM6158939501Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

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/stri/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.