Physical Address:

648 Route 32

Stillwater, NY 12170

Mailing Address:

648 Route 32

Stillwater, NY 12170

contact-details

  • Phone Number: (518) 670-2985 Voice

  • Email Address: SARA_info@nps.gov

  • Description: Saratoga National Historical Park information line.

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions


Operating Hours:

Tour Road

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.

Exceptions:
  • Fall, Eastern Standard Time (November 3, 2025 - November 30, 2025)
  • Winter (December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)

Philip Schuyler House

Grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The house is closed for the season.

Exceptions:
  • Winter (November 1, 2024 - May 20, 2025)

Saratoga Monument

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.

Exceptions:
  • Winter (November 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025)

Victory Woods

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.

Pedestrian Access

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.

Saratoga Surrender Site

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.

Exceptions:
  • Winter (December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)

Weather Information:

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.


Activities
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture

Craft Demonstrations
Craft Demonstrations

Cultural Demonstrations
Cultural Demonstrations

Live Music
Live Music

Auto and ATV
Auto and ATV

Scenic Driving
Scenic Driving

Biking
Biking

Road Biking
Road Biking

Food
Food

Picnicking
Picnicking

Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Hiking
Hiking

Front-Country Hiking
Front-Country Hiking

Horse Trekking
Horse Trekking

Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Tubing
Tubing

Snow Tubing
Snow Tubing

Skiing
Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing

Snow Play
Snow Play

Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing

Wildlife Watching
Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching
Birdwatching

Park Film
Park Film

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits

Shopping
Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store
Bookstore and Park Store

Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Gift Shop and Souvenirs