Saratoga National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire force. This first ever surrender of a British Army is one of the pivotal moments in determining the outcome of the Revolutionary War, forever changing the future of the world.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Tour Road | Daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Philip Schuyler House | Varies by day ▾
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| Saratoga Monument | Varies by day ▾
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| Victory Woods | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
| Pedestrian Access | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saratoga Surrender Site | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
Tour Road: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Nov 3 to Nov 30, 2026Fall, Eastern Standard Time | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027Winter | Closed |
| Jun 1 to Sep 1, 2027Extended Hours | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Philip Schuyler House: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 1, 2026 to May 20, 2027Winter | Closed |
Saratoga Monument: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hours |
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| Oct 13, 2026 to May 31, 2027NowWinter | Closed |
Saratoga Surrender Site: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027Winter | Closed |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and February the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
This is the park's central Visitor Center, located in the northwest corner of Saratoga Battlefield. It offers restrooms, a 20-minute visitor orientation film, 15-minute fiber-optic battlefield map, exhibits, the park's Eastern National museum store, and park maps and brochures.
Explore
Things to do
- Bike the Tour Road1-3 Hours
While Saratoga National Historical Park is primarily known for its history, we’re also a very popular spot for cycling; no matter your level of expertise!
Opens on the Park Service site - Hike the Wilkinson Trail1-3 Hours
Saratoga National Historical Park preserves the sites associated with the 1777 Battles of Saratoga. Follow the footsteps of those before you as you hike along hallowed ground.
Opens on the Park Service site - Become a Saratoga B.A.R.K. Ranger
Do you think your pet has what it takes to become an official Saratoga Bark Ranger? Learn about B.A.R.K. principles, complete activities, and check in with the rangers at the Visitor Center to get your four-legged friends certified!
Opens on the Park Service site - Winter Fun at Saratoga
Learn about fun winter activities as Saratoga National Historical Park!
Opens on the Park Service site - Horseback Riding at Saratoga
Ride on the historic grounds of the Saratoga Battlefield where in 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here.
Opens on the Park Service site - Tour the Philip Schuyler Country Estate15-60 Minutes
Built in 1777, this northern plantation was the economic engine showcasing Philip Schuyler's wealth and success. Enslaved people and paid laborers worked in the timber mills, flax mills, grist mills, gardens, and herring fishery, providing the…
Opens on the Park Service site
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- Take a Tour with an Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide
You can hire a private Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide to lead you or your group through the story and setting of one of America's most important battlefields.
Opens on the Park Service site - Climb the Saratoga Monument15 Minutes
This 155-foot stone obelisk was built in the last quarter of the 19th century to commemorate the American victory in the Battles of Saratoga.
Opens on the Park Service site - Experience Victory Woods20-60 Minutes
After retreating north from Saratoga Battlefield, the British Army moved west to a ridge top where they made their final defense. Surrounded and nearly out of food, ammunition, and time, they surrendered to the Americans on October 17, 1777.
Opens on the Park Service site - Take a Drive on the Battlefield Tour Road30-120 Minutes
Explore Saratoga National Historical Park and the Saratoga Battlefield by car, where turning point of the American Revolution took place in 1777.
Opens on the Park Service site - Saratoga NHP 100 Mile Challenge
Join the 100 mile challenge along the trails within Saratoga National Historical Park - participants are able to hike or bike to complete the challenge.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Schuyler House Candlelight Tours- FULL10/1406:00 PM · free · registration requiredSchuyler Estate
- Surrender Day Trolley10/1710:00 AM · freeSurrender Site, Saratoga Monument, Schuyler House, and Fort Hardy Park (Village of Schuylerville)
- Morgan Lewis: The Making of a Patriot10/2206:30 PM · free · registration required
- Illuminating Lives: The Stories of Several Women During the American War for Independence10/2906:30 PM · free · registration required
- When the Declaration of Independence Was News11/0506:30 PM · free · registration required
- Did the Battle of Redbank bring France into the War of Independence?11/1206:30 PM · free · registration required
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- They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army11/1906:30 PM · free · registration required
News
- Saratoga National Historical Park Holding Deer Management Plan Open House ↗2026-05-29
Saratoga National Historical Park is hosting a public open house on June 17, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stillwater Town Hall, located at 881 N. Hudson Ave. in Stillwater, NY.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2026 Special Events Schedule ↗2026-04-28
Saratoga National Historical Park kicks off its 2026 schedule of special events in May.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthBald Eagle 3× · Belted Kingfisher 1× · Barred Owl 1× · Great Horned Owl 1×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
Full checklist: 0 birds, 37 mammalsHide
Small mammalsNorway rat · beaver · deer mouse · eastern chipmunk · eastern cottontail · eastern mole · gray squirrel · house mouse · masked shrew · meadow jumping mouse · meadow vole · muskrat · northern short-tailed shrew · porcupine · red squirrel · smokey shrew · snowshoe hare · southern flying squirrel · star-nosed mole · white-footed mouse · woodland jumping mouse
PredatorsAmerican black bear · River Otter · coyote · ermine · long-tailed weasel · mink · raccoon · red fox · striped skunk
Hoofed mammalswhite-tailed deer
Batsbig brown bat · eastern red bat · little brown bat · red bat
Also on the checklistvirginia opossom · woodchuck
Activities
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Weather & climate
The park experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. Check local weather reports for more detailed information.
Questions people ask
Does Saratoga charge an entrance fee?
No. Saratoga is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Saratoga?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Saratoga?
119,249 recreation visits in 2025, number 204 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Saratoga?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G. No reported coverage for T-Mobile. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Saratoga?
The park experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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