About this campground
Site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, Chalmette Battlefield contains a reconstructed American rampart, an 1830s house, 100-foot-high Chalmette Monument, and outdoor exhibits for self-guided tours. Visitor center films and exhibits share the battle and the site's later history. Ranger talks offered daily. Chalmette National Cemetery was established during the Civil War and holds more than 14,000 graves of Americans from the War of 1812 to the Vietnam War; audio tour available. Free.
Getting there
Chalmette Battlefield & Chalmette National Cemetery are 7 miles downriver from New Orleans. They are south of I-10 near Paris Road (Interstate 510/Highway 47). Note: St. Bernard Highway/Highway 46 in Chalmette is the same street as St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans. GPS Users: To reach the Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center, use the address 1 Battlefield Road. The address 8606 West St. Bernard Highway will lead to the National Cemetery. For those using mobility devices, it is best to drive to the site.
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