Discover what it took for the United States to be independent as you explore the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Here at Yorktown, in the fall of 1781, General George Washington, with allied American and French forces, besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis’s British army. On October 19, Cornw
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $15 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Per Person: $15
- HoursThe Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the Eastern National Store is open 9:00 am to 5:00PM Daily. . The Moore House, The Cemetery Lodge and the Poor Potter are closed but their grounds are open for visitation. The
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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- Contact 7578982410 · colo_info@nps.gov
For an internet map search or GPS, use the following: Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, Virginia 23690. Eastbound from the Richmond area via I-64, exit 242B for Yorktown, to the Colonial Parkway. Follow the parkway to its end. West bound Interstate 64 from the Vir
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
The Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the Eastern National Store is open 9:00 am to 5:00PM Daily. . The Moore House, The Cemetery Lodge and the Poor Potter are closed but their grounds are open for visitation. The
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