Kennesaw Mountain costs $5 per car
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park charges $5 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 1 day. People on foot or bike pay $5 each. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Kennesaw Mountain annual pass costs $40. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $5, good for 1 day |
|---|---|
| Per person on foot or bike | $5, good for 1 day |
| Kennesaw Mountain annual pass | $40 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 1 day | $5 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $10 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The daily pass is good only on the day you buy it. It does not promise you a parking spot. Fee machines take cards only. Sources: National Park Service, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Georgia
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Cumberland Island National Seashore | $15 per person |
|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | $5 per car |
| Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park | Free, $10 per person at Point Park |
| Fort Pulaski National Monument | $10 per person |
What this price covers
What the park says: The daily entrance fee for Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is $5. This can be purchased online, in our Visitor Center, or at any of our five Automated Fee Machines located in our major parking lots. A valid debit/credit card will be needed as none of these locations accept cash.
About the main pass: The Daily Pass is valid for the date of purchase only. It admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) and is non-transferable. This pass does NOT guarantee a parking spot.
About the annual pass: The Annual Pass is valid for one year from the month of purchase. It admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) and is non-transferable. This pass does NOT guarantee a parking spot upon arrival. This can be purchased online, in our Visitor Center, or at any of our 5 Automated Fee Machines located in our major parking lots. A valid debit/credit card will be needed as none of these locations accept cash.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $5 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $40 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $5 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $5 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $40.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 16 or more parks that charge about $5 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Kennesaw Mountain? The $40 annual pass pays off on your 9th visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
$5 per car, good for 1 day.
Is Kennesaw Mountain free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Kennesaw Mountain?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Kennesaw Mountain?
No. Kennesaw Mountain is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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