Overview
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.
Location
Directions
Plane — Closest commercial airport: Jackson, MS, 50 miles to the east. Car — Directions to Vicksburg: From the east — Take Interstate 20 west to Vicksburg, MS. Use exit ramp 4B. Follow Clay Street (US-80) west 0.25 miles to park entrance. From the north — Take Interstate 55 south to Jackson, MS. To save time, use Interstate 220 bypass on west side of Jackson. Take Interstate 20 west to Vicksburg approximately 40 miles. Use exit ramp 4B. Follow Clay Street (US-80) west 0.25 miles to park entrance.
Weather Notes
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.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle to the park.
Entrance - Motorcycle
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
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
$10 per person, not to exceed commercial group rate.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25.00 plus $10 per passenger (not to exceed $40).
Commercial Entrance - Van
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
As provided by non-NPS charter tour companies.
No cell coverage detected at this location.
This site doesn't offer online reservations. Contact them directly to check availability or make a booking.
6016360583Trip Reports
0 reports
Sign in to leave a review.
Sat
81°F
5 mph WSW
Sun
83°F
0 to 5 mph SE
Mon
90°F
5 to 10 mph S
Tue
90°F
5 mph SSW
Wed
85°F
5 mph W
Thu
81°F
5 to 10 mph ESE
Fri
73°F
15 mph W
