In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known
as the "Gateway to the Deep South." The Confederates were victorious at nearby
Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that
November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the
fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of
the Confederacy."

In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known as the "Gateway to the Deep South." The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of the Confederacy."

## Overview

**THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ONLY.**

These sites are for overnight camping by **organized non-profit (501c) youth
groups (scouts, church youth groups)** under adult supervision for the purpose
of education of the historic resources of the battlefield. Due to limited
space and facilities,**camping for solely recreational purposes is not
allowed.** Groups must choose sites according to the size of their group.

## Recreation

  * Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are popular recreation activities at the park. Groups may also request a ranger tour of the park or ranger-led activity. 
  * Chickamauga Battlefield contains around 50 miles of hiking trails. In addition, the park has developed a series of recommended trail routes highlighting specific stories within Chickamauga Battlefield. These hike routes are especially popular with scout groups as scouts can earn a badge for each hike. 
  * Bicycling is permitted on all paved roads and service roads within Chickamauga Battlefield.
  * Please refer to trail maps for more information about specific trails where horseback riding is allowed.
  * For inquiries about service projects, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Will Wilson at 706-866-9241 ext. 137 or will_wilson@nps.gov.

## Facilities

  * Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are popular recreation activities at the park. Groups may also request a ranger tour of the park or ranger-led activity. 
  * Chickamauga Battlefield contains around 50 miles of hiking trails. In addition, the park has developed a series of recommended trail routes highlighting specific stories within Chickamauga Battlefield. These hike routes are especially popular with scout groups as scouts can earn a badge for each hike. 
  * Bicycling is permitted on all paved roads and service roads within Chickamauga Battlefield.
  * Please refer to trail maps for more information about specific trails where horseback riding is allowed.
  * For inquiries about service projects, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Will Wilson at 706-866-9241 ext. 137 or will_wilson@nps.gov.

## Natural Features

Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground offers tree-sheltered, flat tent
sites. The campground is surrounded by a hardwood decidious forest. With over
9,000 acres of preserved land, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military
Park has many native plants and animals which call the park home.

## Nearby Attractions

  * Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center is located less than 2 miles from the camping area by vehicle and 0.45 miles by foot.
  * Again, these campsites are only available to organized youth groups and as such are not open to the public. There are a number of public and private campgrounds in the surrounding area.

## Charges & Cancellations

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ONLY.</strong></p>
<p>These sites are for overnight camping by <strong>organized non-profit (501c) youth groups (scouts, church youth groups)</strong> under adult supervision for the purpose of education of the historic resources of the battlefield. Due to limited space and facilities,<strong> camping for solely recreational purposes is not allowed. </strong>Groups must choose sites according to the size of their group. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li>Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are popular recreation activities at the park. Groups may also request a ranger tour of the park or ranger-led activity. </li>
<li>Chickamauga Battlefield contains around 50 miles of hiking trails. In addition, the park has developed a series of recommended trail routes highlighting specific stories within Chickamauga Battlefield. These hike routes are especially popular with scout groups as scouts can earn a badge for each hike. </li>
<li>Bicycling is permitted on all paved roads and service roads within Chickamauga Battlefield.</li>
<li>Please refer to trail maps for more information about specific trails where horseback riding is allowed.</li>
<li>For inquiries about service projects, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Will Wilson at 706-866-9241 ext. 137 or will_wilson@nps.gov.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are popular recreation activities at the park. Groups may also request a ranger tour of the park or ranger-led activity. </li>
<li>Chickamauga Battlefield contains around 50 miles of hiking trails. In addition, the park has developed a series of recommended trail routes highlighting specific stories within Chickamauga Battlefield. These hike routes are especially popular with scout groups as scouts can earn a badge for each hike. </li>
<li>Bicycling is permitted on all paved roads and service roads within Chickamauga Battlefield.</li>
<li>Please refer to trail maps for more information about specific trails where horseback riding is allowed.</li>
<li>For inquiries about service projects, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Will Wilson at 706-866-9241 ext. 137 or will_wilson@nps.gov.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground offers tree-sheltered, flat tent sites. The campground is surrounded by a hardwood decidious forest. With over 9,000 acres of preserved land, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has many native plants and animals which call the park home.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center is located less than 2 miles from the camping area by vehicle and 0.45 miles by foot.</li>
<li>Again, these campsites are only available to organized youth groups and as such are not open to the public. There are a number of public and private campgrounds in the surrounding area.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>

Current camping rate is $20 per night for each site.

A photo of a campsite at Chickamauga Battlefield in the fall, featuring a tent pad, picnic table, and lantern poles.

A photo of the amphitheater area within the campground at Chickamauga Battlefield.

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