Take a Drive on the Battlefield Tour Road

Map of the Battlefield Tour Road

NPS

Explore Saratoga National Historical Park and the Saratoga Battlefield where turning point of the American Revolution took place in 1777. Check our operating hours to see when the Tour Road is open. 

This one-way, 10-mile road has 10 tour stops at significant places in the battlefield. A downloadable audio tour using this link (also available on the National Park Service App under "Self-Guided Tours" on the Saratoga National Historical Park page) is available to accompany the drive. 

 

Details

Duration

30-120 Minutes

While listening to the accompanying audio tour and stopping at the 10 stops, the drive can take between 1 - 2 hours.  

If you choose not to stop, the drive can take about 30 minutes. 

Activity

Self-Guided Tours - Auto

This is a self guided driving tour with 10 stops through the Saratoga Battlefield. 

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

Pets are allowed in the park as long as they are kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. 
Please pick up after your pet! 

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Beginning of the Tour Road

From the visitor center, turn left through the gate (when open) to start the driving tour. 

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer

The Tour Road is typically open throughout the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, the road closes for the season after the first snow. 

Time of Day

Day

When open, the Tour Road is typically open to vehicles from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and to bicycles/pedestrians from sunrise to sunset. 

Accessibility Information

The road is accessible to vehicles. 

Restroom facilities are available at Stop 2 and Stop 7, but no water is available. 

Picnic areas are available at Stop 7 and Stop 9. 

Each stop has paved walkways leading to interpretive waysides that describe the locations. 

Make sure to stop by the Visitor Center for water and full restroom facilities.