Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
12 nearby · 4 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationPark Information Center - Temporarily MovedPlease Note: The Park Visitor Center at 450 Auburn Avenue is closed for renovations. For Park information visit Park Rangers at Fire Station No. 6 (39 Boulevard N.E. Atlanta, Georgia) Monday - Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitor parking GPS: 423 John Wesley Dobbs NE Atlanta Georgia. View the Park calendar for daily Ranger led tours & talks.
At a glance
- Near the park
- 12 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 4 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 12
- Aerial viewCampground
Summer Camp
7.1 mi · Atlanta, GA
- Aerial viewCampground
Primitive Group Camping
13 mi · Stone Mountain, GA
Free and dispersed nearby 4
See them on the mapServices nearby: 2 dump stations · 1 rest area
About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk…
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child. Hear his voice in the church where he changed the world.
Photos: Gary Tarleton, NPS, HFC · NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Getting there
The park is accessible via public transportation and by car.
Weather
Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and…
Plan your visit
Hours
Access to buildings at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is as follows: Open: Monday – Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Visitor Center Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Birth Home – Tours are temporarily on-hold. Fire Station No. 6 – Opened with staff availability.
Getting there
The park is accessible via public transportation and by car.
Weather
Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year. The average date of first freeze is in mid-November and the date of the last freeze is mid to late March.
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