Can you reserve a site at Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery?

No. Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery

Facility · Louisiana ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (National Historical Park and Preserve) · Open Access

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The American Rampart at Chalmette — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

Site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, Chalmette Battlefield contains a reconstructed American rampart, an 1830s house, 100-foot-high Chalmette Monument, and outdoor exhibits for self-guided tours. Visitor center films and exhibits share the battle and the site's later history. Ranger talks offered daily. Chalmette National Cemetery was established during the Civil War and holds more than 14,000 graves of Americans from the War of 1812 to the Vietnam War; audio tour available. Free.

Getting there

Chalmette Battlefield & Chalmette National Cemetery are 7 miles downriver from New Orleans. They are south of I-10 near Paris Road (Interstate 510/Highway 47). Note: St. Bernard Highway/Highway 46 in Chalmette is the same street as St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans. GPS Users: To reach the Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center, use the address 1 Battlefield Road. The address 8606 West St. Bernard Highway will lead to the National Cemetery. For those using mobility devices, it is best to drive to the site.

29.94214, -89.99435 · 29°56'31.7"N 89°59'39.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Aug, down to 62°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	62	66	73	79	87	91	92	92	88	81	72	65
Low °F	44	47	53	60	68	74	76	76	73	64	52	46
Precip in	5.8	4.6	4.9	5.3	6.3	8.0	9.0	7.4	5.2	4.7	4.3	4.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Museum Exhibits — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery

Can you reserve a site at Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery?: No. Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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