Petersburg National Battlefield
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 8047323531
- Address
- Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA 23803
About Petersburg
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.
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to Sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to Sunset |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to Sunset |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to Sunset |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to Sunset |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to Sunset |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to Sunset |
Changes to these hours
- Closed - Thanksgiving Day, Nov 25: Closed
- Closed - Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- Closed - New Years Day, Jan 1: Closed
General Grant's Headquarters at City Point
The grounds, with wayside exhibits are open during daylight hours.
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Changes to these hours
- Closed - Thanksgiving Day, Nov 25: Closed
- Closed - Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- Closed - New Years Day, Jan 1: Closed
Five Forks Battlefield
The recreational trails and driving tour stops are open daily.
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Changes to these hours
- Trails and Visitor Contact Station Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov 25: Closed
- Trails and Visitor Center Closed - Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
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
Winters are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s. Spring and fall are mild. Summer can bring very hot and humid weather.
Things to do
Auto and ATV, Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Scenic Driving, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Petersburg ↗