Vicksburg National Military Park is a National Military Park in Mississippi, Louisiana. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (3 closures), 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $10.
“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.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
3
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 3 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Closure
Illinois Memorial Closed for Restoration
The memorial itself closed for restoration starting on September 16, 2025. Starting on March 2, 2026, access to Tour Stops 2 and 3 will be temporarily closed. The closure point will be at the Shirley House. Visitors will still be able to continue north along Union Avenue and access the remainder of the Tour Road. This section will remain closed for the duration of the Illinois Memorial Restoration. The project is expected to be completed by September 2026.
National Cemetery Closed to Vehicles; Open to Pedestrians
Due to weather related incidents, Vicksburg National Cemetery is closed to vehicular traffic, however it is open to pedestrians. Visitor can park in the adjacent USS Cairo parking lot and walk into the cemetery.
The National Park Service’s Recreation Fee Program supports the NPS mission in a variety of ways. Fee Program employees not only collect fees, but they also perform activities related to resource stewardship, visitor facility improvements,…
Entrance fees
Fee
Cost
Details
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20
This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park. Buy online
Entrance - Motorcycle
$15
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person
$10
Good for 7 days You are purchasing a digital site pass that is valid only for weekly entrance fees at Vicksburg National Military Park. Buy online
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
Free
$10 per person, not to exceed commercial group rate.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25
$25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40).
This program is designed for children making a visit to Vicksburg National Military Park. Children can explore the park and learn about Vicksburg through activities of varying difficulty.
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Operating hours
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.
Visitor Center
Day
Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Weather: 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.
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.
