Saratoga National Historical Park
New York
Tonight
🌗 46% moon
5.9 h fully dark
Crowds
low
Open today
Open
Tour Road: closed Dec 1 – Mar 31; Philip Schuyler House: closed Nov 1 – May 20; Saratoga Monument: closed Oct 13 – May 31; Saratoga Surrender Site: closed Dec 1 – Mar 31
Entrance
Free entry
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.
Activities
Topics
No entrance fee.
Hours & seasons
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.
⚠ Tour Road: closed Dec 1 – Mar 31; Philip Schuyler House: closed Nov 1 – May 20; Saratoga Monument: closed Oct 13 – May 31; Saratoga Surrender Site: closed Dec 1 – Mar 31
Generally open:
springsummerfallHours are reported by the park — verify before you go.
📞 (518) 670-2985
✉ SARA_info@nps.govConditions
Quietest months (fewer crowds): Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Typical crowds: low
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 69°F
🌦️ 86°/68°
🌦️ 85°/69°
⛈️ 83°/67°
Typical monthly recreation visits · NPS avg 2023–2025 — orange months are the quietest by crowds.
Quietest months
Relative crowds by month — lighter is quieter; ringed months are the calmest by crowds.
Jan
15%
Feb
14%
Mar
29%
Apr
53%
May
64%
Jun
76%
Jul
93%
Aug
100%
Sep
93%
Oct
89%
Nov
40%
Dec
19%
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Things to do
Hike the Wilkinson Trail · 2 mi
Become a Saratoga B.A.R.K. Ranger
Winter Fun at Saratoga · 7 mi
Horseback Riding at Saratoga
Tour the Philip Schuyler Country Estate · <p>During its open season, visitors can explore the house as a self-guided experience with staff and volunteers on hand to answer questions. The length of your experience is entirely up to you, but the average visit is between 20-30 minutes. When the house is closed to the public, the grounds are open for exploration between sunrise and sunset.</p>
Take a Tour with an Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide
Climb the Saratoga Monument · 155 ft gain · <p>Duration depends on the visitor. There are 188 steps to the top, approximately a 10 story climb.</p>
Experience Victory Woods · 2 mi · <p>Duration depends on the visitor - we encourage you to spend as much time as you like, grounds are open sunrise to sunset.</p>
Visitor centers
Visitor Center
Accessibility
6 audio-described place(s)
Reported by the park — verify before you go.
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
By the numbers
A visual read on Saratoga National Historical Park — its character, trails, sky, and weather.
Park fingerprint
How this park scores across the dimensions travelers care about.
Trail difficulty
Difficulty mix across this park's trails.
3-day forecast
Daily high and low temperatures (°F).
People & stories
Figures tied to Saratoga National Historical Park — each spans a cross-park journey.
Aaron Strong
— In Memoriam, Battles Of SaratogaAbel Ephraim
— Hassanamisco, Died In Service, Patriots Of ColorAbel Getchell
— In Memoriam, Battles Of SaratogaAbner Robinson
— Battles Of Saratoga, In Memoriam, Saratoga National Historical ParkAbraham Potter
— In Memoriam, Battles Of Saratoga, Saratoga National Historical ParkAlexander Millener Maroney
— Fostppl, American Revolution, American Revolution Continental ArmyAmos Spring
— In Memoriam, Battles Of Saratoga, Saratoga National Historical ParkAndrew Bearce
— In Memoriam, Battles Of Saratoga, Saratoga National Historical ParkPassport stamps
Mark the stamps you've collected — they show in your memory and along your routes.
🎫 Schuyler Estate
🎫 Visitor Center
Places to see
Boot Monument
audio
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership
Freeman's Farm - 6 - John Freeman Farm (Balcarres Redoubt) (Continued...)
Neilson House
audio
Saratoga Monument
audio
Saratoga Surrender Site
audio
Schuyler Estate
audio
Station A
Station B
Station B, Part II
Station C
Station C, Part II
Audio & media
🎧 Wilkinson Trail Station F ↗ · 3 mintranscript
🎧 Tour Stop 9: Loss and Victory ↗ · 1 mintranscript
🎧 Wilkinson Trail Station E ↗ · 2 mintranscript
🎧 Wilkinson Trail Station G ↗ · 3 mintranscript
🎧 Wilkinson Trail - Kids Tour - Station D ↗ · 2 mintranscript
🎧 Wilkinson Trail Station B ↗ · 3 mintranscript
🎧 Tour Stop 7: The Decisive Moment ↗ · 4 mintranscript
🎧 Wilkinson Trail Station C ↗ · 4 mintranscript
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Learn more
Few employees have left as visible a mark on National Park Service (NPS) exhibits as John A. Segeren. His work has been enjoyed by generations of park visitors who never knew his name but appreciated his intricate wood carvings and playful animal figures displayed in parks throughout the system. A master woodcarver described by former President Lyndon B. Johnson as "a legacy to this country," Segeren carved out his own place in NPS history.
The National Park Service (NPS) was only 26 years old when the United States entered World War II. The young bureau faced very real threats to its mission, with increasing pressure to contribute its natural and cultural resources to the war effort even as its budget and staff were slashed. Under the leadership of Director Newton B. Drury, the NPS was able to do its part for the war while maintaining its public trust responsibilities to the American people.
An overview of the life and accomplishments of Alexander Hamilton.
An exploration of Hamilton's time in and contributions to New York City.
Archeology paints a colorful picture of the past! Download and print this full coloring book packed with archeological objects from A to Z!
A plan to divide the Colonies was put into action by the British in 1777. The results of the "Campaign of 1777" went on to change the course of the conflict and helped the fledgling United States to a larger victory.
The CVNHP assembled its NPS state and local partners for a workshop in early July to discuss strategies for improving collaboration between their organizations. “One NPS” aimed to identify overlapping priorities and opportunities to better protect the many cultural, historical and natural resources of the interconnected waterways of Lake Champlain and its eleven surrounding counties.
With well over 100 citizen-science based apps now available for smartphones, there is no lack of opportunity for people of all ages and affectations to significantly add to the collective knowledge base about many aspects of the natural world. The phrase “there is an app for that” has perhaps never been more true for natural resource monitoring.
Ranger School
Park-grounded courses you can learn with the Ranger.
"Loyal to Whom?" Distance Learning - GRADE 4-7
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Art Speaks! Visual Arts & the Significance of Place
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I Know That Tune! Folk Music, Traditions, Opinions, & Historical Facts
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