Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

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A line of four cannons placed in front of crescent shaped earthen gun pits.
Fairview, in the Chancellorsville Battlefield, was the location of intense fighting during the Civil War.
Monument in national cemetery illuminated by candles
Thousands of visitors join us every year for our Memorial Day Illumination of the National Cemetery
A gravel path bordered by a stone wall leading to a small, two story white house.
The Sunken Road on the Fredericksburg Battlefield is one of the most popular walking spots in the park.
Trees with fall colors in front of large brick manor house
When visiting Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania, be sure to explore our numerous historic structures, such as Chatham Manor pictured here
A cannon in a misty clearing surrounded by sparse trees.
The Overland Campaign began at Saunders Field on the Wilderness Battlefield.
A bowl-shaped field surrounded by autumn trees.
The Bloody Angle in the Spotsylvania Battlefield is a peaceful place today.
A living historian dressed as a US Civil War soldier speaks with a family outdoors.
During the summer, visitors may encounter park living historians and learn about soldiers' experiences during the war.
A middle aged couple stand at a visitor center desk and speak with a park service volunteer.
Make one of our visitor centers your first stop for orientation, maps, and exhibits about the battles we protect.
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Military Park
Park State / Territory MembershipVirginia
Current Alerts1
Visitor Centers6
Campgrounds0
Things To Do8

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Virginia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily, with the exception of extreme weather incidents. Building hours vary by building and season.

FridayAll Day
MondayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day

Activities

BikingRoad BikingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Current Alerts

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.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address120 Chatham Ln, Fredericksburg, VA, 22405
Phone5406933200
EmailFRSP_Info@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and BuildingAfrican American HeritageArcheologyBirthplaceBurial, Cemetery and GravesiteNational CemeteryEnslavementFarming and AgriculturePlantationsGreat DepressionMedicineHospitalMilitaryInfantry and MilitiaArtilleryCavalry

Things To Do

Programs at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania NMP

Programs at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania NMP

Join one of our regularly scheduled programs to explore deeper into the history of the park and tackle the tough…

History at Sunset

History at Sunset

History at Sunset is an annual series that focuses on areas rarely visited, stories rarely told, or familiar sites seen through…

Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria

Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria

The Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria is an annual event featuring over 15,000 lanterns in the cemetery – one for each…

Chancellorsville Anniversary

Chancellorsville Anniversary

View special programming for the upcoming anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Wilderness & Spotsylvania Anniversaries