The Battle of Chickamauga took place over three days in September of 1863, marking the start of the Civil War Campaign for Chattanooga. Some 26 years later, veterans from the North and the South met nearby at Crawfish Springs for the Blue and Gray BBQ, an act of reconciliation and healing that sparked the preservation of nearly 5,000 acres and the first nationally protected Civil War Battlefield at Chickamauga.
More than 1,500 commemorative features and 50 miles of trails cross this vast historic landscape, welcoming visitors of all ages to experience the natural and historic resources forever protected here.
A Visitor Center is located at north end of the Park (click HERE for more information + directions) and recreation opportunities include walking, running, hiking, biking, and horseback riding (click HERE for a trail map).
National Park Service info