The sharpest concern at Shiloh National Military Park isn't the weather — it's the surrounding area. Hardin County recorded a violent crime rate of 646 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which runs well above the national average and warrants attention for anyone camping overnight or leaving a vehicle unattended. The park itself sits in a rural stretch of Tennessee where response times can be long, making self-awareness your first line of defense.
Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle and avoid leaving camp unattended for extended periods, particularly after dark. The data also flags two thunderstorm wind events and two hail incidents, so pack a rain fly and ground stakes rated for wind rather than relying on a basic tarp setup. If storms roll in off the Tennessee River, move inside your vehicle or a hard-sided shelter immediately rather than waiting under tree cover.
Top recorded hazards in Hardin County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Hail 2
- Thunderstorm Wind 2
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About Shiloh National Military Park
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American troops clashed in a bloody contest that resulted in 23,746 casualties; more casualties than in all of America's previous wars combined. Explore both the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields to discover the impact of this struggle on the soldiers and on the nation.
Weather
Shiloh National Military Park traditionally experiences mild winters and hot summers with an average high of 90 degrees in the summer and 50 in winter; average lows in the winter are 34 degrees but single digits are not unusual. Rainfall in the area averages 57 inches a year with an additional 2-3 inches of ice/snow and violent thunderstorms can take place at any time of year.