Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Protected park · VA, USA
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park in VA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
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
Shows and experiences
- Junior Ranger program
- Ranger & guided programs
Events
- Chancellorsville Walking Tours
- Sunken Road Walking Tour
- 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
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- 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
- Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center — The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 24-25, and January 1. Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. — From I-95: Take Exit 130B from I-95, and head west on VA Route 3. Proceed approximately 7 miles, and the visitor center is on the right (north) side of the road.
- Visitor center
- Chatham
- Visitor center
- Chatham
- Visitor center
- Chatham — Chatham is open Thursday through Monday, 9 am-5 pm. Chatham is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 24-25, and January 1. The gate is open daily 9 am-5 pm, but park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. Chatham may have reduced hours in the fall, winter, and spring. — Chatham is located across from Fredericksburg in Stafford County. From the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, turn Left on Lafayette Blvd until the street dead ends at Sofia St. Turn left on Sofia Street and drive for 0.4 mi. Turn right onto Chatham Bridge/Kings Hwy/William St. Across the bridge, turn left at the first light to Chatham Heights Rd. In 0.1 mi turn left onto Chatham Ln.
- Visitor center
- Chatham Entrance
- Visitor center
- Ellwood
- Visitor center
- Ellwood — The grounds at Ellwood are open daily, sunrise to sunset. When the gate is closed, visitors may park outside the gate and walk the grounds. The building is open seasonally. During the summer season, the house is open Saturday and Sunday. Ellwood is typically closed from fall to spring. The house… — Ellwood is located on the Wilderness Battlefield off of Rt. 20 (Constitution Hwy), approximately 5 miles west of the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center. To reach Ellwood, turn into the gravel driveway at the brown "Ellwood" sign on Rt. 20, 0.6 miles southwest of Rt. 20's intersection with Rt. 3. The Ellwood driveway-entrance is on your left when headed west on Rt. 20, towards Orange, and…
- Visitor center
- Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore — The park store stocks books, clothing, educational products, and souvenirs for visitors of all ages. The park store is managed by the non-profit partner America's National Parks, a part of Eastern National.
- Visitor center
- Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center — From I-95: Take Exit 130A from I-95, and drive east towards downtown Fredericksburg on VA Route 3 for approximately 2 miles. Turn left at the traffic light at the intersection with Lafayette Boulevard. The visitor center is about.5 mile ahead on the left.
- Visitor center
- Fredericksburg Park Store
Facilities on the park map
1 bench, 5 changing table, 3 defibrillator, 3 mobility rental, 4 picnic area, 13 restroom, 15 visitor information, 1 water fountain.