Short answer
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site is a state historic site in Paulding County, near Dallas. Hours: open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults. Checked on its official page.
Civil War earthworks in forests and fields that once saw fierce fighting, with a pioneer cabin, about four miles of trails and a museum open Friday to Sunday.
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Museum: Friday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
What it costs
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $6.00; Seniors (62+): $4.50; Youth (6–17): $3.50; All rates are plus tax. Group rates available with 2 weeks advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 4432 Mount Tabor Church Road, Dallas, GA 30157
- County: Paulding (Northwest Georgia region)
- GPS: 33.97345, -84.75968 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 770-443-7850
- Official page: gastateparks.org/PickettsMillBattlefield
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- This site’s notice: Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails. Owners and pets can enter the visitor center to access our historic site trails.
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (770-443-7850) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Group Shelter; Picnic Tables; Event Facility; Visitor Center; Bus Parking.
Things to do: Earthworks; Pioneer Cabin; Field Trips; Hiking — 4 miles of trails – Use only trails indicated on this map.
Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.
Know before you go
- Temporary Exhibit: One of two original cannons used during this battle is now on display in the museum, on loan from Atlanta History Center.
Events coming up near Pickett’s Mill Battlefield
- Oct 30 – Nov 25: GARF After Dark, Fairburn (about 30 miles away, from $50)
- Oct 31: Georgia vs. Florida football (Atlanta Gridiron Classic), Atlanta (about 26 miles away, from $130)
- Nov 14 – Jan 10, 2027: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Atlanta (about 25 miles away, from $20)
- Nov 14: Atlanta Chili Cook Off, Dunwoody (about 26 miles away)
- Nov 21 – Jan 17, 2027: IllumiNights at the Zoo, Atlanta (about 28 miles away, from $18)
- Nov 26: 2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash, Atlanta (about 27 miles away, from $50)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Allatoona Pass Battlefield (state-run battlefield, Bartow County), about 10 miles away
- Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site (state historic site, Bartow County), about 11 miles away
- Red Top Mountain State Park (state park, Bartow County), about 12 miles away
- Sweetwater Creek State Park (state park, Douglas County), about 17 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Northwest Georgia state parks and historic sites: costs and hours
- Northwest Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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