Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- History at Sunset
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in VA
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About Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the thousands forced into the countryside. More than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed--most in graves unknown.
Weather Information
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.
- Winter
are typically in the upper 40s, and nighttime lows in the middle 20s.
Daytime highs Precipitation is well distributed throughout the year, with the minimum amount in August and the maximum in February.
Operating Hours
Park Grounds
Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily, with the exception of extreme weather incidents. Building hours vary by building and season.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
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Planning Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
