COVID-19 Travel Info: Learn More

Fort Donelson

Explore Dover, TN

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

A family walks through The Days Gone By Museum in Portland, TN
History

The Ultimate Tennessee Road Trip for History Buffs

living history
Road Trip

From Lady Legends to Heroes: The Screaming Eagle Trail

The Screaming Eagle Trail is an eclectic 353-mile adventure from Music City to the backroads of Middle Tennessee, ending at the home of the 101st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles.

Read More
Outdoor Leisure

Celebrate 100 Years of National Park Beauty in Tennessee

Preserved mountains, rivers, streams, valleys and hills stretching thousands of miles in Tennessee are such thanks to the National Park Service, celebrating 100 years in 2016.

Read More

Learn more about Fort Donelson National Battlefield.

Visit our site

The site of the first decisive Union victory of the Civil War. A visitor center explains the importance of this pivotal battle. Open daily.

Read MoreLess
Fort Donelson National Battlefield

For the most up-to-date hours and information, please contact Fort Donelson National Battlefield directly.

Address

120 Fort Donelson Rd.
120 National Park Rd. (VC)
Dover, TN 37058

Contact

Questions? Please Email
fodo_administration@nps.gov
Contact Phone Number
931-232-5706

Admission Rates

No Charge

Hours

Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dates Closed
Christmas
Visit Our Site

Click to Interact

Get Driving Directions

Still exploring? Try these popular ideas in and around Dover.

Eat & Drink

Restaurants

The Dover Grille

A friendly place, right on the Dover Square serving steaks, sandwiches and Tex-Mex.

Read More
Restaurants

Mama Mea's Pizza and More

Mama Mea’s is famous for their family-friendly atmosphere and Italian specials, like Stromboli and their Pizza Burger! Great salads and desserts available on the menu.

Read More
See more

Places to Stay

Camping at Land Between the Lakes
Campgrounds & RV Parks

Piney Campground

camping

Read More
Cabins & Chalets

Dixie Land Country Cabins

Enjoy cabins in a country setting for weekend getaways or family reunions. Amenities include kitchens, baths, air conditioning, satellite TV, BBQ picnic areas, and parking.

Read More
Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Dover Inn Motel

Minutes from the lake, at the Land Between The Lakes southern entrance.

Read More
See more

Things to Do

Surrender House
History

Surrender House/Dover Hotel

Site of the surrender of Fort Donelson.

Read More
Woodlands Trace Byway
Outdoor Activities

Woodlands Trace Byway

Buffalo
Nature & Parks

Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area

Land Between the Lakes

Read More
See more