Drive the Eastern Front Tour Road
The Eastern Front Tour Road is 4-miles, one-way, and has eight stops encompassing the first couple months of General Grant's assault on Petersburg in 1864.
30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield is a National Battlefield in Virginia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Virginia National Battlefield No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces cut off supplies to both Petersburg and the Confederate capital, Richmond.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
3
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Visit Poplar Grove National Cemetery
Walk around Poplar Grove National Cemetery and reflect on the tragedy that befell the United States during the Civil War. Each simple headstone is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
30 Minutes Year-round
Walk Around City Point
Walk around City Point to explore why this area was, and still is, a popular place for living along the rivers. The Eppes family established the Appomattox plantation and their home here as early as 1635, until 1976. In 1864, General Grant and the U.S.
30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
See all 3 things to do in Petersburg →
Activities the NPS lists for Petersburg.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingMountain BikingRoad BikingFishingFreshwater FishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
The Eastern Front Unit includes our main visitor center and a four mile, 8-stop tour road which includes the Fort Stedman and Crater battlefields.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - Sunset |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - Sunset |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - Sunset |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - Sunset |
| Friday | 9:00AM - Sunset |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - Sunset |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - Sunset |
Weather: Winters are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s. Spring and fall are mild. Summer can bring very hot and humid weather.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 8047323531
- [email protected]
- Address
- Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA 23803
- Coordinates
- 37.1911, -77.4759· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Front Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 8047323531 | Yes |
| Five Forks Visitor Contact Station | Mon 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00PM - 4:00PM | 804-602-7527 | Yes |
| General Grant's Headquarters at City Point | Mon 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 804-602-7525 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/pete/index.htm
- 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.