The Horse Trail will be temporarily closed as normal in the spring due to muddy and soft trail conditions. Please help us preserve the park's natural and cultural resources by not riding in the park until further notice.
Saratoga National Historical Park is located between U.S. Route 4 and N.Y. Route 32, about 4 miles north of the Village of Stillwater, N.Y. The park is roughly 40 miles north of Albany, N.Y. and 14 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More detailed directions, and downloadable maps, are available on our website.
The park is open year-round, with the exception of a few holidays. Some parts of the park are only open seasonally - view detailed information below.
Park Entrance - Tour Road
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The tour road is open to vehicles Apr. 1 through Nov. 30, weather permitting - inclement weather can result in delayed opening or early road closure. Tour road hours vary with the season.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Fall, Eastern Standard Time
November 3–November 30
Every Day:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Winter
December 1–March 31
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park Entrance - Philip Schuyler House
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter)
November 1–May 20
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Every Day:Closed
Grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The house is closed for the season.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter
November 1–May 20
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park Entrance - Saratoga Monument
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter)
November 1–May 31
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Every Day:Closed
The grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The interior of the monument is closed for the season.
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. Visitors may climb up its 188 steps to take in amazing views of the surrounding area, with up to 30+ mile visibility on clear days.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter
November 1–May 31
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park Entrance - Victory Woods
Every Day:Sunrise–Sunset
A self-guided, 1/2 mile developed pathway with interpretive signage brings visitors through Victory Woods. The path is made of plastic lumber and poly-coated pea gravel and is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
**NOTE** path is NOT maintained in winter.
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.
All Park Hours
Every Day:Sunrise–Sunset
All hiking trails are for pedestrian use only.
Saratoga Battlefield has several miles of hiking trails, including its only marked trail, the 4 1/2 mile Wilkinson Trail - other trails are established but not marked. Pedestrians may also walk the Driving Tour Road on weekends using the marked Multi-Use Lane.
**NOTE** Driving Tour Road is NOT plowed or shoveled during winter months.
Park Entrance - Saratoga Surrender Site
Every Day:Sunrise–Sunset
The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset from April 1 to November 30. This outdoor memorial marks the site of the British Surrender after the Battles of Saratoga. The accessible sidewalk curves through the site and ends at a grand bronze sculpture overlooking the Hudson River. Located on Route 4, one mile south of Schuylerville.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter
December 1–March 31
Every Day:Closed
The site is closed over the winter.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
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.
Saratoga National Historical Park is now a fee-free park!
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Located within the Battlefield portion of the park, this is the central visitor center.
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.
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit to Saratoga National Historical Park. Grab a map, speak to a ranger, explore exhibits, or watch the 20-minute park film to learn about the historical impact of the Battles of Saratoga that took place here.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Hours
December 1–February 28
Sunday:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is not available.
Cell service is generally available throughout the park, although some dead zones exist, depending on your carrier, type of phone, and the season of the year.
For information about Special Use Permits -- required for non-traditional park uses (like commercial filming or photography, weddings, public meetings, etc.) -- please go to ourPermits & Reservationspage.
Pets
Yes, pets are allowed in the park, though there are some basic rules in place for everyone's protection...including your pet's well-being. A full listing can be found on ourPetspage...woof!
Last updated: September 28, 2022
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
648 Route 32
Stillwater,
NY
12170
Phone:
(518) 670-2985
Saratoga National Historical Park information desk available daily from 9am - 5pm. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
