National Battlefield Site

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

South

About Brices Cross Roads

The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.

From the National Park Service.

Region: South
State: Mississippi
Designation: National Battlefield Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Brices Cross Roads.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Brices Crossroads National Battlefield Site

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset
Tue: Sunrise to Sunset
Wed: Sunrise to Sunset
Thu: Sunrise to Sunset
Fri: Sunrise to Sunset
Sat: Sunrise to Sunset
Sun: Sunrise to Sunset

The grounds of the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site are open sunrise to sunset everyday of the year.

Weather and when to go

Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.

Getting there

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site can be found 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Exit U.S. Highway 45 onto Mississippi 370, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The battlefield is located 6 miles west of Baldwyn, on Mississippi 370.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 260 Bethany Rd, Guntown, MS 38849
Phone: (800) 305-7417
Email: natr_interpretation@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/brcr

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Brices Cross Roads

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Brices Cross Roads

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Exploring The Brices Cross Roads Battlefield

Self-Guided Tours - Auto · about 1.7 hours

The Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield was established in February of 1929 with the intention of preserving 1 acre in commemoration of the battle. Since then the Brice’s Cros…