Allatoona Pass Battlefield: Hours, Fees and Directions

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Short answer

Allatoona Pass Battlefield is a Civil War battlefield run by the state in Bartow County, near Cartersville. Hours: open only during daylight hours. There is no fee. Checked October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

Open only during daylight hours.

Cost

Free

Where

Cartersville, Northwest Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, trails only

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The site of the October 5, 1864 Battle of Allatoona Pass, where about 30 percent of the more than 5,000 men engaged became casualties. Earthworks and trenches are still visible, with walking trails, interpretive panels and monuments. Two years earlier the Great Locomotive Chase passed through the same cut.

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Red Top Mountain State Park is about 2 miles away. Coming up near here: Old-Fashioned Christmas & Photos with Santa (Bartow History Museum) in Cartersville.
6 events within 30 mi

Allatoona Pass Battlefield Hours

Open only during daylight hours.

What It Costs

Fees & Passes: No fees.

Where It Is and How to Get in Touch

CountyBartow (Northwest Georgia region)
GPS34.11358, -84.71479 (directions in Google Maps)
Contact Red Top Mountain State Park770-975-0055
Official pagegastateparks.org/AllatoonaPassBattlefield

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).
Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (770-975-0055) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

Events Coming Up Near Allatoona Pass

Around Allatoona Pass within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Red Top Mountain State Parkstate park2 mi
2Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Sitestate historic site5 mi
3Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Sitestate historic site10 mi
4Sweetwater Creek State Parkstate park25 mi

Events coming up

5Old-Fashioned Christmas & Photos with Santa (Bartow History Museum)Cartersville6 mi
6Voices of America at Pickett's Mill Battlefield (US250)Dallas15 mi
7Atlanta Chili Cook OffDunwoody27 mi
8Garden Lights, Holiday NightsAtlanta30 mi
9Season of Celebration Tree LightingAlpharetta24 mi
10Light Up the Season: Lantern Parade & Lighting CelebrationAtlanta30 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 14Old-Fashioned Christmas & Photos with Santa (Bartow History Museum), Cartersville (about 6 miles away, from $35)
Nov 14Voices of America at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield (US250), Dallas (about 15 miles away)
Nov 14Atlanta Chili Cook Off, Dunwoody (about 27 miles away)
Nov 14 – Jan 10, 2027Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Atlanta (about 30 miles away, from $20)
Nov 21Season of Celebration Tree Lighting, Alpharetta (about 24 miles away)
Nov 22Light Up the Season: Lantern Parade & Lighting Celebration, Atlanta (about 30 miles away, free)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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

Red Top Mountain State Park (state park, Bartow County), about 2 miles away
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site (state historic site, Bartow County), about 5 miles away
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site (state historic site, Paulding County), about 10 miles away
Sweetwater Creek State Park (state park, Douglas County), about 25 miles away

More on It’s Georgia

All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
Northwest Georgia state parks and historic sites: costs and hours
Northwest Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Allatoona Pass Battlefield page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

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