Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center
Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (National Military Park) · Restricted Access
- 2,113 ft
- Elevation
Atop Lookout Mountain, discover details about the siege of Chattanooga and the battles for control of the city. View exhibits and the historic 13- by 30-foot James Walker painting,THE BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. Point Park has battery positions, monuments, exhibits, trails, and views.
Getting there
From Exit 178, turn left onto Broad Street. Broad Street will become U.S. Highway 41 (Cummings Highway). Turn left onto TN Highway 148. Continue on TN Highway 148 to the top of Lookout Mountain. At the top, turn right onto East Brow Road. The Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center is located at the end of East Brow Road, across the street from the Point Park Entrance Gate
35.00964, -85.34386 · 35°0'34.7"N 85°20'37.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 78 | 67 | 57 | 49 |
| Low °F | 29 | 31 | 39 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 61 | 51 | 40 | 32 |
| Precip in | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
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 Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center?
- No. Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center
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Contact
- Phone (423) 821-7786
- Email chch_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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