Petersburg National Battlefield
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Petersburg National Battlefield at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Walk Around City Point
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in VA
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About Petersburg National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces cut off supplies to both Petersburg and the Confederate capital, Richmond. Today, the park preserves the sites of this pivotal campaign.
Weather Information
- Spring
and fall are mild.
- Summer
can bring very hot and humid weather.
- Winter
are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s.
Operating Hours
Eastern Front Tour Road and Trails
The Eastern Front Unit includes our main visitor center and a four mile, 8-stop tour road which includes the Fort Stedman and Crater battlefields. During Spring and Summer, the tour road closes at sunset or 8:00 pm (whichever is earlier). In the Fall and Winter, the tour road closes at 5:00pm. The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 - 5:00 pm daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day when the park is closed.
- Monday9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 8:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 8:00AM
- Sunday9:00AM - 8:00PM
General Grant's Headquarters at City Point
The grounds, with wayside exhibits are open during daylight hours.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Five Forks Battlefield
The recreational trails and driving tour stops are open daily.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Common questions
Planning Petersburg National Battlefield
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Petersburg National Battlefield. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
