Colonial National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Virginia. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (2 closures), 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.
“On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that would eventually seek independence from Great Britain.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
2
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 2 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Closure
Tour Road Closure Notice
A section of the Yorktown Battlefield Tour Road is temporarily closed between Ballard Street and Wormley Pond due to a sinkhole. For your safety, please do not enter this section of the roadway. This closure applies to all users, including bikers, walkers, runners, and vehicles. Visitors may still access Surrender Field and Wormley Pond by continuing east on Ballard Street and re‑joining the Tour Road near the Moore House. All other open areas of Yorktown Battlefield remain accessible.
Construction on the Colonial Parkway is affecting travel in many sections. Please follow all detour and caution signs. Additional information can be found at the link below.
Note: Preservation Virginia charges a fee for entrance to their portion of Jamestown on any of the above dates. These areas include the James Fort Site, Archaearium, Memorial Church, and Dale House Cafe.
Entrance fees
Fee
Cost
Details
Entrance - Per Person
$15
Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation… Buy online
Open year round until sunset, the Yorktown Battlefield Red Route Auto Tour is a 7 mile drive that takes visitors to the most important spots on the Yorktown Battlefield. Allow at least 45 minute to complete this tour.
Open year round until sunset, the optional Yorktown Battlefield Yellow Route Auto Tour is a 9 mile drive that takes visitors through the Allied Encampment areas. . Allow at least 30 minute to complete this tour.
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Operating hours
The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center is open. The Historic Jamestowne ENTRANCE GATE opens 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Historic Jamestowne Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.
Historic Jamestowne
Day
Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Weather: During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. We recommended you carry a bottle of water with you.
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.
