Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
NC

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Hours

Open daily · 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Fee

Free

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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park at a glance

Best time
March–May, October–November
Trip length
1–2 days
Don't miss
Visit the Hoskins Farm
Nearby city
Greensboro, NC

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About Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. The battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.

No current NPS alerts

The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 4, 2026). Official Guilford Courthouse National Military Park page on nps.gov

Weather Information

  • Summer

    are warm to hot and humid with the occasional thunderstorm.

  • Fall

    are cool with rainy periods.

  • Winter

    is mild and cold with snow and ice possible in January and February.

Spring and Wear comfortable clothing for the season and good walking shoes year round!

Operating Hours

Park Hours

Start your visit at the Battlefield Visitor Center, located at 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro NC 27410. The Visitors Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These facilities close to visitors and motor vehicle traffic on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. The park is accessible by foot, and visitors are welcome to walk the trails until dusk.

  • Monday8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • Tuesday8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • Wednesday8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • Thursday8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • Friday8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • Saturday8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • Sunday8:30AM - 5:00PM

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Planning Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.