Fort Donelson Visitor Center
Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (National Battlefield) · Restricted Access
- 555 ft
- Elevation
The Visitor Center is at the main park entrance, just off Highway 79. Museum exhibits, a gift shop, handicapped accessible restroom, and information are available for visitors.
The park audiovisual films are available at our website under the link:
https://www.nps.gov/fodo/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
We encourage you to begin your visit at this location.
GPS: 120 Fort Donelson Park Road, Dover, TN 37058
Getting there
Main entrance located on Highway 79, 120 Fort Donelson Park Road, Dover, Tennessee, 37058
36.48241, -87.86259 · 36°28'56.7"N 87°51'45.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 51 | 60 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 88 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 60 | 50 |
| Low °F | 27 | 30 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 31 |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fort Donelson Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Fort Donelson Visitor Center?
- No. Fort Donelson Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Fort Donelson Visitor Center
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- Cadiz 26.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hurricane Creek 30.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Right Bank Recreation Area 38.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lock A 39.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Canal 40.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Eureka 41.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Kuttawa 42.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Harpeth River Bridge Campground (TN) 42.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone (931) 232-5706
- Email fodo_administration@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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