Petersburg National Battlefield
Protected park · VA, USA
Petersburg National Battlefield in VA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
Events
- Battle of the Crater
- Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program
- Fort Stedman (Eastern Front Tour Stop #5)
- Opening Assaults - Ranger Program
- Artillery Demonstration
- General Grant at City Point
- Annual Luminary Program at Poplar Grove National Cemetery
- Wreaths Across America Day
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Getting there
- The Eastern Front (Main) Visitor Center is located approximately 2.5 miles east of Rt. 95 off of Route 36 in Petersburg. If travelling north on Rt. 95, take exit 50D and follow signs to Wythe Street. Once on Wythe Street, travel 2.5 miles east to entrance of Battlefield. If travelling south on Rt. 95, take Exit 52 (Wythe Street). Again, travel about 2.5 miles to entrance.
- Weather & when to go
- Winters are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s. Spring and fall are mild. Summer can bring very hot and humid weather.