Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site

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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 October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

Open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cost

Adults $6

Where

Dallas, Northwest Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, trails only

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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.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Admission: adults $6, seniors $4.50, youth $3.50. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Earthworks, Pioneer Cabin and Field Trips.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Allatoona Pass Battlefield is about 10 miles away. Coming up near here: "Faces of the Revolution Tour" in Atlanta.
6 events within 30 mi

Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site Hours

Hours at a glance today is outlined

Hours in a day

Historic Site9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Days of the week

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunMuseumFri–Sun · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.closedclosedclosedclosed

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

Historic SiteOpen 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
MuseumFriday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

What It Costs

Admission, side by side

Adults (18–61)$6.00
Seniors (62+)$4.50
Youth (6–17)$3.50

Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.

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

Address4432 Mount Tabor Church Road, Dallas, GA 30157
CountyPaulding (Northwest Georgia region)
GPS33.97345, -84.75968 (directions in Google Maps)
Historic Site770-443-7850
Official pagegastateparks.org/PickettsMillBattlefield

Dogs and Strollers

DogsGeorgia 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 noticeLeashed pets are allowed on historic site trails. Owners and pets can enter the visitor center to access our historic site trails.
StrollersThe 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

Around Pickett's Mill Battlefield within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Allatoona Pass Battlefieldstate-run battlefield10 mi
2Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Sitestate historic site11 mi
3Red Top Mountain State Parkstate park12 mi
4Sweetwater Creek State Parkstate park17 mi

Events coming up

5"Faces of the Revolution Tour"Atlanta26 mi
6GARF After DarkFairburn30 mi
7Silent Night (The Atlanta Opera)Atlanta26 mi
8Voices of America at Pickett's Mill Battlefield (US250)Dallas6 mi
9Old-Fashioned Christmas & Photos with Santa (Bartow History Museum)Cartersville14 mi
10Garden Lights, Holiday NightsAtlanta25 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.

On now through Dec 17“Faces of the Revolution Tour”, Atlanta (about 26 miles away)
On now through Nov 25GARF After Dark, Fairburn (about 30 miles away, from $50)
On now through Nov 15Silent Night (The Atlanta Opera), Atlanta (about 26 miles away)
Nov 14Voices of America at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield (US250), Dallas (about 6 miles away)
Nov 14Old-Fashioned Christmas & Photos with Santa (Bartow History Museum), Cartersville (about 14 miles away, from $35)
Nov 14 – Jan 10, 2027Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Atlanta (about 25 miles away, from $20)

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

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 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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Getting In

What to Do

Make It a Day