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Fort Donelson National Battlefield

P.O. Box 434, Dover, Tennessee, 37058

3.5

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Phone:

1 (931) 232-5706, +1 931 232 570

Website:

www.nps.gov

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Scenic Views. more on Epinions.com

I stayed straight on the Donelson Trail. more on GeckoGo

For unspoiled historic views I recommend Fort Donelson above all others. more on TripAdvisor

They include seclusion through the woods, nice views, historic sites, and I even saw some wildlife while there (1snake, 4 deer, and a bald eagle). more on GeckoGo

Fees: Free Admission Camping Facilities: No Picnic Areas: Yes Museum: Yes, There are exhibits on the Battle of Fort Donelson as well as an audiovisual slide program depicting the Battle of Fort Donelson. more on Epinions.com

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There's a short film that helped me to put the entire battlefield in perspective. The Park Rangers were so helpful and willing to suggest other studies. Each stop on the route of the tour is well mark ... more on TripAdvisor

Check the visitor center hours and event schedule. We were able to hear the Civil War Choir and they were in costume from that era. The park is well ... more on TripAdvisor

We have visited several battlefields and forts this summer, and Fort Donelson is unique in several ways. Yes, it is a sod fort, not a traditional western fort, but the beautiful Cumberland River view ... more on TripAdvisor

First I want to say that I come from and area of Illinois that has three beautiful state parks all within a few miles of each other. I like a well maintained park. Ft. Donelson is beautiful. This park ... more on TripAdvisor

We really enjoyed the tour and video at the Fort Donelson Battlefield and Museum. Our children even enjoyed becoming Junior Rangers on our visit. This is a hidden gem that ... more on TripAdvisor

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Note: This review is only for 2 of the trails at Fort Donelson, not a complete review of the park. I really enjoyed my time at Fort Donelson. I hiked the Donelson Trail, and the unnamed trail to the National Cemetery, for a total ... more on GeckoGo