Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park | CHICKAMAUGA PICNIC AREAS


CHICKMAUGA BATTLEFIELD PICNIC AREA MAP


Chickamauga Battlefield has four picnic areas with tables only, no grills. Fires of any type for cooking are not allowed, including propane stoves. All tables are taken on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved.

Recreation Field Picnic Area

Located near the Glen-Kelly Road / Vittetoe Chickamauga Road intersection. This picnic area has about a half dozen tables.

Recreation Field Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Recreation Field Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Alexander’s Bridge Road Picnic Area

Located near the corner of Alexander’s Bridge Road and Brotherton Road. This is the largest picnic area in the park with a half dozen or so tables.

Alexander's Bridge Road Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Alexander’s Bridge Road Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Reed’s Bridge Road Picnic Area

Located near the Visitor Center off Reed’s Road just east of Lafayette Road. There are six tables in all, one of which is wheelchair accessible. One table is near the street under a shade tree and has a nice view of the Visitor Center and a few monuments. The other tables are along the tree line, which provides shade.

Reed's Bridge Road Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Reed’s Bridge Road Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Reed's Bridge Road Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Reed’s Bridge Road Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Highway 27 Picnic Area

Located on Highway 27 not too far from the intersection with McFarland Gap Road. Being close to the highway, vehicle noise is prevalent. The picnic area is closed from December 1st through March 15th.

There are six tables, two of which are accessible by wheelchairs. All are in shaded areas.

Highway 27 Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Highway 27 Picnic Area at the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Wheelchair accessible table at the Highway 27 Picnic Area in the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

Wheelchair accessible table at the Highway 27 Picnic Area in the Chickamauga Unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

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Last updated on July 2, 2024
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