Military Park

Vicksburg National Military Park

Vicksburg · Mississippi

Overview

About 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.

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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. Winter weather in Mississippi is usually mild except for occasional cold air invasions which normally last only a couple of days. Temperatures range from lows of 30 degrees to highs of 50 degrees. In the summer, weather is consistently hot, beginning in the low 70's and climbing to highs ranging from 80-100 degrees in the afternoon.

Key Facts

TypeMilitary Park

DesignationNational Military Park

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Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$20.00

This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park.

Entrance - Motorcycle$15.00

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.

Entrance - Per Person$10.00

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.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups$0.00

$10 per person, not to exceed commercial group rate.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan$25.00

$25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40).

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Photos of Vicksburg National Military Park.

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Things to do

Discover Vicksburg National Military Park.

Several men dressed in civil war era uniforms stand near a cannon. An image of a wooden badge

Become a Junior Ranger at Vicksburg National Military Park

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. The Junior Ranger Program is available upon request at the Visitor Center.

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