Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
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.
Photo: NPS Photo/Linda Williams / NPS
About Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
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, Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war and ensuring independence.
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Driving times from Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation Virginia areas at Historic Jamestowne for an additional $15 at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Yorktown Battlefield will not be selling the $30 entrance permit for Historic Jamestowne
Hours
Visitor Center Hours of Operation
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Yorktown, VA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.10 degrees Fahrenheit. For closures in due to inclement weather at Colonial National Historical Park please phone this 24 hour phone number (757) 856-1240.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, First Person Interpretation, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Colonial National Historical Park (22 min), Fort Monroe National Monument (34 min), Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (39 min), Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 2 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (1 h 6 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (1 h 9 min).