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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Approved: Randy Martin Digitally signed by RANDY MARTIN Date: 2026.01.05 15:17:21 -06'00' In accordance with applicable law and policy, and pursuant to the delegated authorities provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (“36 CFR”), the following compendium actions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the boundaries of Shiloh National Military Park. This document is the written compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent, as required by 36 CFR 1.7(b). Violating any provision in this Compendium may result in criminal penalties under 36 CFR 1.3.The compendium actions in this document apply in addition to all other laws that apply to lands and waters administered by the NPS within the boundaries of Shiloh National Military Park. These include:
This Compendium is organized by the sections in 36 CFR that give the Superintendent discretionary authority take the compendium action. Written determinations that explain why each compendium action is necessary appear in this document in italicized print.This Compendium is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. The park welcomes comments about its programs or activities. Please contact e-mail us if you have any questions or comments about the Superintendent’s Compendium.NPS regulations in 36 CFR 1.4 define certain terms that are used in 36 CFR. Other sections in 36 CFR may define terms that are used in those sections. To the extent any terms defined in the CFR are used in this Compendium, those definitions apply. In addition to terms defined in the CFR, the following terms used in this Compendium are defined as follows: Day Use Area: Any area consisting of or adjacent to paved parking lots, buildings, or toilet facilities that are open to the general public.Uncrewed Aircraft: A device that is used or intended to be used for flight without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones) that are used for any purpose, including recreation or commerce.Walkway: Sidewalks, paths, trails, or hard-surfaced areas that are closed to the use of bicycles and motorized vehicles.E-Bike: Refers to a two, or three-wheeled cycle, with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 hp.). 36 CFR 1.5 – CLOSURES AND PUBLIC USE LIMITS36 CFR 1.5(a)(1) Visiting hours, public use limits, and closures.Visiting Hours
Shiloh National Military Park and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center are open seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Central Time).
Both facilities close at 12:00 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, and remain closed all day on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.Severe winter storms may result in temporary closures until conditions are safe.
The grounds—including the National Cemetery, Shiloh Indian Mounds NHL, and Corinth Units—are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Closures
Determination: This area is closed during official use to mitigate visitor injury.
Determination: Adversely effects the data that is being recorded.
Determination: Only Park residents and their visitors are permitted in this area.
Determination: Only Park employees are permitted in this area.
Determination: The park closes at sunset, however some local residents rely on park roads to access their residences.
Determination: Only Park employees are permitted in this area.36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) – Designated areas, Conditions, or Restrictions on a use or activity. Conditions or Restrictions on a Use or Activity
Determination: Bald Eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 16 U.S.C. 668-668d and violations of closure, taking, or disturbance will be enforced under the maximum penalty under the definitions of the Act referenced in 50 CFR 22.6. A violation of the Act can result in a fine of $100,000 ($200,000 for organizations), imprisonment for one year, or both, for a first offense. Penalties increase substantially for additional offenses, and a second violation of this Act is a felony.
Definition of unmanned aircraft: “The term "unmanned aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quad copter, drones) that are used for any purposes, including recreation or commerce.”Determination: Operation of uncrewed aircraft has significant potential to create unreasonable noise and other intrusions that would adversely affect the experiences of visitors and the solemnity of the park. Careless operation of unmanned aircraft could result in collisions and damage with resources, creating public safety risk, disturbing wildlife, and interfering with park operations.
Determination: Ample opportunities exist outside the park for these activities. These types of activities are inconsistent with the preservation and protection of resource values and interfere with the peace and tranquility of the landscape and are inconsistent with the reason the park was created.
Determination: This activity causes an unsafe condition for park visitors.
Determination: Opportunities exist at the designated picnic area and at the park visitor center for this activity. Providing this opportunity is consistent with the preservation and protection of resource values at the listed Shiloh NMP sites.
Determination: Opportunities exist outside the park for camping. There are no designated campgrounds in the park. Infrastructure does not support campgrounds. Camping is permitted only under certain circumstance by the Superintendent or designee.
Determination: This activity is prohibited because fires and/or camping are not permitted within the park without a permit. This activity also poses the risk of causing resource damage and visitor injury.
Determination: Parking or driving off designated roadways or parking facilities can create opportunities for erosion and otherwise damage park resources. Soils throughout most of the park are highly erodible. The indicated uses could result in erosion that would damage natural or cultural resources.The Superintendent may close any portion of the park to public access during prescribed fires, periods of ice, snow, or any other potentially hazardous conditions or emergencies. Roadways may be closed with gates, barricades, or other traffic control devices. Driving around or past these devices are prohibited. 36 CFR SECTION 1.6 – ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE A PERMIT36 CFR 1.6(f) – Activities that require a permit.The following activities are prohibited without a permit. Criteria for approving or denying permits are established by the applicable law (statutes and regulations) and policy. Permitted activities are subject to applicable terms and conditions. Information and applications to request a permit can be obtained at Shiloh National Military Park and submitted to the Superintendent via email to e-mail us
36 CFR SECTION 2.1 – PRESERVATION OF NATURAL, CULTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES36 CFR (a)(1) Possessing, destroying, injuring, defacing, removing, digging, or disturbing from its natural state any plants, wildlife, artifacts, or parts or products thereof is prohibited.36 CFR (a)(7) Possessing or using a mineral or metal detector, magnetometer, side/bottom scan sonar, or other metal detecting device, or sub bottom profiler is prohibited.36 CFR (a)(4) When camping has been authorized by the Superintendent, dead wood on the ground may be collected by the campers for use as fuel for campfires within the park area. 36 CFR (c)(2)(i) Fruits, nuts and berries may be collected and consumed for personal consumption not to exceed one (1) bushel per person, per season. 36 CFR SECTION 2.2 – WILDLIFE PROTECTION36 CFR 2.2(a)(1) The taking of wildlife by any means within the park’s boundaries is prohibited.36 CFR 2.2(d) The transportation of legally taken wildlife that occurs outside of park land but may require the transport of that legally taken wildlife across park land by traveling on park roads commonly open and used for local across-park commuter travel is permitted.Determination: Federal and state law enforcement officers possess authority to stop, detain, and investigate any incident of wildlife transport on park roads that may be encountered to ensure the safety of park wildlife and confirm the animals being transported were legally taken off park lands.36 CFR 2.2(e) All areas within park boundaries are closed to the use of artificial light to view wildlife.Determination: After hours use of artificial light and nighttime activity create a number of impacts that would be inconsistent with the protection of park wildlife. The Superintendent may authorize the use of artificial light for scientific and resource purposes. 36 CFR SECTION 2.3 – FISHING36 CFR 2.3(a)Fishing in the following areas is prohibited: Bloody Pond, Water Oaks Pond, and all creeks located within the park.Determination: Ample opportunities exist outside the park for these activities. These types of activities at the above listed sites are inconsistent with the preservation and protection of resource values and interfere with the peace and tranquility of the landscape and are inconsistent with the reason the park was created. 36 CFR SECTION 2.10 – CAMPING AND STORAGE
Determination: Opportunities exist outside the park for camping. There are no designated campgrounds in the park. Infrastructure does not support campgrounds. Camping is permitted only under certain circumstance by the Superintendent or designee. 36 CFR SECTION 2.11 – PICKNICKINGPicnicking is allowed in historic Sowell Field, in the parking area at Shiloh Visitor Center, and the park’s designated picnic area on Shiloh battlefield. In addition, picnicking is permitted at the small, designated picnic area located west of the parking lot at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center in Corinth, Mississippi.Determination: Opportunities exist outside the park for this activity. There are no designated picnic areas except those listed above. Providing this opportunity would be inconsistent with the preservation and protection of resource values in area other than those designated sites listed above. 36 CFR SECTION 2.13 – FIRESFires are prohibited on Shiloh National Military Park except for the following activities and locations authorized by the Superintendent:
Campfires will be made on the surface of the ground or in metal fire rings provided by the park.Determination: Limitations on the use of fire are necessary to prevent adverse impacts to resources, as well as to prevent fire from escaping to adjoining lands and residential areas.36 CFR 2.13(a)(1) – Conditions on Lighting or Maintaining a FireA fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.This action is necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety, protection of environmental or scenic values, protection of natural or cultural resources, and the implementation of management responsibilities. Materials other than approved combustibles – especially fire accelerants and substances prone to wind transport or explosion – creates serious risks when used to light or maintain fires. These combustibles can ignite or spread wildfires that directly threaten people and valuable resources and assets. The burning of manufactured or synthetic materials can contribute to air pollution, contaminate soil and water, and be toxic to humans and the environment. Less restrictive measures, such as an education campaign informing visitors of the risks of using certain materials to light or maintain a fire, would not be commensurate with the substantial risks associated with those activities and could lead to adverse outcomes that might be prevented by establishing an enforceable condition. 36 CFR SECTION 2.15 – PETS36 CFR 2.15(a) Allowing a pet to threaten visitors by barking, growling, lunging, or other noise or action is prohibited. Pets are not allowed inside park facilities or inside the National Cemetery. All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length.36 CFR 2.15(b) Service animals are not subject to the park’s pet policies and, when accompanying an individual with a disability, they are allowed wherever visitors are allowed.
Determination: Limitations on pets within the park are necessary to ensure a positive visitor experience for all, as well as to prevent possible resource damage or visitor injury that could be created by uncontrolled pets. 36 CFR SECTION 2.21 – SMOKINGSmoking (e.g. using organic and/or E-device material) is not permitted inside any government building or within Shiloh National Cemetery.Smoking is prohibited within 25-feet of any entrance to a government building and the entrances to Shiloh National Cemetery.Smoking is prohibited at all park events and gatherings, except in designated areas.The discarding of smoking material (e.g. organic and/or E-device) onto park grounds are illegal acts of littering and subject to citation.Smoking is permitted in government residences occupied by permanent park employees and in designated smoking areas associated with Park Maintenance compounds. Smoking is not permitted inside any government residence housing temporary occupants such as seasonal employees, detailed permanent employees, SCAs, AmeriCorps, and volunteers. 36 CFR SECTION 2.35 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCESThe consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the park, except in park residences and at special park events when authorized in advance by the Superintendent.Determination: Because of the solemnity of the battlefield landscape, consuming alcohol goes against the mission of the park, and is inconsistent with the reason the park was created. 36 CFR SECTION 2.38 – EXPLOSIVESUsing, possessing, storing, or transporting explosives, blasting agents or explosive materials are prohibited. Using or possessing fireworks is prohibited. 36 CFR SECTION 2.50 – SPECIAL EVENTSAll non-NPS events will be required to obtain a permit from the Superintendent or designee, and a fee or bond may be required of the group. There will be a meaningful association between the park area and the event(s), and the observance contributes to visitor understanding of the significance of the park area. The amount of the fee will be determined at the time of permit issuance. The permit must be applied for at least two weeks in advance of the event. 36 CFR SECTION 2.51 – DEMONSTRATIONS AND DESIGNATED AVAILIBLE PARK LANDS36 CFR 2.51(c)(2) – Designated Locations.Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations and alike will beauthorized by permit obtained from the Superintendent prior to the event requested. The permit must be applied for at least two weeks in advance, however, First Amendment demonstrations of 25 people or less are allowed within the park areas designated as available under paragraph 2.51(c)(2) without a permit.Public assemblies associated with First Amendment activities may be conducted at the following First Amendment areas designated by the Superintendent:Shiloh Battlefield Unit:
Corinth Battlefield Unit:
Maps – Shiloh Battlefield Unit (below) Maps – Corinth Battlefield Unit (below) 36 CFR SECTION 2.62 – MEMORIALIZATION
36 CFR SECTION 3 - BOATING AND WATER ACTIVIES36 CFR SECTION 3.8 – PROHIBITED OPERATIONLaunching or operating vessels upon or within the water areas of Shiloh National Military Park is prohibited. Vessels may operate on the Tennessee River in accordance with state and federal law. 36 CFR SECTION 3.16 – SWIMMING AND BATHINGSwimming, tubing, bathing, diving, and wading in waters within Shiloh National Military Park are prohibited.Determination: This activity presents a risk of bodily injury to the visitor and a liability of visitor injury to the park. 36 CFR SECTION 4 - MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS36 CFR SECTION 4.10 – TRAVEL ON PARK ROADS AND DESIGNATED ROUTESAll vehicle traffic is limited to paved park roads and the loop road adjacent to the Wisconsin Monument. Parking is permitted along road edges immediately adjacent to paved surfaces. However, parked vehicles may not obstruct or interfere with the free flow of traffic. No roadside parking is allowed beginning at the Indian Mounds Pavilion and continuing east for one-quarter mile. 36 CFR SECTION 4.21(c) – SPEED LIMITSThe maximum speed limit on Tennessee State Highway 22 and Highway 142 is 45 mph. The speed limit on all other park roads is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. 36 CFR SECTION 4.30 – BICYCLES36 CFR 4.30(i) – Electric BicyclesThe term “e-bike” means a two, or three-wheeled cycle, with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 hp.). Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles are allowed in the following locations where traditional bicycles also are allowed:
A person operating an e-bike is subject to the following sections of 36 CFR part 4 that apply to the use of traditional bicycles: sections 4.12, 4.13, 4.20, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, and 4.30(h)(2)-(5).Except as specified in this Compendium, the use of an e-bike within Shiloh National Military Park is governed by State law, which is adopted and made a part of this Compendium. Any violation of State law adopted by this paragraph is prohibited.Allowing electric bicycles on roads and parking areas will not create new, adverse impacts to resources or visitors because those locations are already used by motor vehicles and traditional bicycles. Electric bicycles provide a recreational opportunity for visitors who want to ride a bicycle but might not otherwise because of physical fitness, age, or convenience, or on terrain with changing elevations. Class 3 electric bicycles, which allow the motor to assist pedaling up to 28 mph, would create unacceptable risks to visitor safety on roads and parking areas in the park due to potential conflicts with heavier and faster moving vehicles, and with other electric bicycles and traditional bicycles, which travel at slower speeds. Accidents that occur at higher speeds increase the risk of serious injury or death. 36 CFR PART 12 – NATIONAL CEMETERY REGULATIONS36 CFR 12.1 – 12.12Any and all activities in the Shiloh National Cemetery, a unit of Shiloh National Military Park, will be consistent with the National Cemetery policies and directives set forth in 36 CFR Part 12, and DO-RM 61.Conducting a special event or demonstration, whether spontaneous or organized, is prohibited in Shiloh National Cemetery except for official commemorative events conducted for:
In addition, the Superintendent has designated, and may cosponsor, events to commemorate those interred at the national cemetery on the following dates:
Shiloh National Military Park CCTV and Security Camera Policy StatementIn accordance with National Park Service Law Enforcement Reference Manual 9 (RM-9), notice is hereby given that Shiloh National Military Park uses Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and security camera monitoring.The park's use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and security cameras for law enforcement and security purposes will only be to visually monitor public park areas and public activities where no constitutionally protected reasonable expectation of privacy exists. Such CCTV and security camera use - which will have adequate privacy and First Amendment safeguards - will be to help ensure public safety and security; facilitate the detection, investigation, prevention, and deterrence of terrorist attack and crime; help ensure the safety of citizens and officers; help assist in the proper allocation and deployment of law enforcement and public safety resources; and help facilitate the protection of the innocent and the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. (RM-9, 26.1)This policy does not restrict the official use of CCTV and security camera use in government administrative areas, including administrative buildings, jail holding facilities (RM-9, 26.3.7), revenue collection sites, etc., where the government may record/monitor its facilities. For example, the government may perform unrestricted video/audio recording at revenue collection points (entrance stations, visitor center counters, etc.). This policy does not restrict the use of an Audio-Visual Recording Device (AVRD) in patrol vehicles or officer- worn recording devices used by commissioned rangers. (RM-9, 26.1)Operation of CCTV and security cameras, maintenance of recorded images and use of recorded images will be in accordance with NPS and Department policy and applicable laws and regulations. (RM-9, 26.1-26.4) No person will be targeted or monitored merely because of race, religion, gender, sex, disability, national origin, or political affiliation or views. (RM-9, 26.4.2)Nothing in this policy statement is intended to create any rights, privileges, or benefits not otherwise recognized by law.
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Last updated: January 6, 2026