Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Picnic areas.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program
• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Chancellorsville Walking Tours 02:00 AM–03:00 AM · Meet at the battle painting outside the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center.
• Sunken Road Walking Tour 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Meet at the battle painting outside the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center.
• Civil War Book Group: Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South: Elizabeth Varon
• Civil War Book Group: Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer: James Swanson 06:00 PM–07:00 PM · Meet at Fredericksburg Branch of Central Rappahannock Regional Library (1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401)

Before you go

Limits

Dogs on leashes are allowed in the park, with the exception of the Fredericksburg National Cemetery

⚠ Park closure: Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center Closed, Store and Grounds Open

Starting November 20, 2025 the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed while updates are made to building systems. Front Desk operations including visitor orientation will move to the adjacent Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore. The Chancellorsville Visitor Center remains open to visitors 9am - 5pm all week.

Getting there

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park manages 4 battlefields and multiple historical sites across multiple counties. The park is located approximately 50 miles south of Washington DC. Different battlefields and historical sites are accessible via I-95 and VA Route 3. For directions and physical addresses for each of our sites, please visit the Directions & Transportation section of our website.

Weather & when to go

The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, humid summers. The mean annual temperatures is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Daytime highs during the summer can reach the 90s, and nighttime lows are in the lower 60s. Daytime highs in the winter are typically in the upper 40s, and nighttime lows in the middle 20s. Precipitation is well distributed throughout the year, with the minimum amount in August and the maximum in February.

Visitor center

Chatham Entrance

Visitor center

Fredericksburg Park Store

Visitor center

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 picnic area, 4 restroom, 3 visitor information.