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Colonial National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Colonial National Historical Park is a National Park System unit in Virginia[4]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $15 per person, good for 7 days at Yorktown Battlefield and the NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne[5].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[7].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[8] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[8] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[8] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[8] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[8] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[8] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[8] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[8] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[8] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS recorded its highest monthly count in 2025 in May, with 168,523 recreation visits[1]. February had the fewest, with 52,416[1]. NPS lists the Historic Jamestowne entrance gate as open daily, from 8:45 AM[9] to 4:30 PM[9]. The Yorktown Visitor Center gift shop is listed daily, from 9:00 AM[10] to 5:00 PM[10]. NPS lists closures on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day[9][10]. NPS suggests light clothing, water and sunscreen in summer, since heat and humidity raise the risk of heat illness[11]. In fall, NPS suggests having a light jacket[11].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 83,648 |
| February | 52,416 |
| March | 163,274 |
| April | 164,827 |
| May | 168,523 |
| June | 168,430 |
| July | 167,760 |
| August | 167,760 |
| September | 163,130 |
| October | 162,631 |
| November | 62,028 |
| December | 58,567 |
Pets and dogs
The national NPS pet rule says pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet at most, where they are allowed[12]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[12]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 6 of the 8 things to do it lists here, and each park can close more areas to pets[13][12].
Before you go
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official park page before you go[5][9].
- The Colonial Annual Pass costs $45 and NPS says it covers the passholder and three accompanying adults at both areas[6].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass, and NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[7][8].
- NPS says a further $15 upgrade is offered at the Jamestowne visitor center for Preservation Virginia areas[5].
- There are 2 visitor centers, Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield[3].
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Colonial National Historical Park?
- NPS lists $15 per person for adults 16 and older, good for 7 days[5]. The Colonial Annual Pass is listed at $45[6].
- Does Colonial National Historical Park accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS says the park accepts it for entrance[7]. The Resident Annual Pass is listed at $80[8].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 3,114,420, 2022: 2,762,273, 2023: 2,691,931, 2024: 2,551,228, 2025: 1,582,994. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 2 (Historic Jamestowne, Yorktown Battlefield). National Park Service
- Colonial National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in Virginia. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $45. National Park Service
- Colonial National Historical Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Historic Jamestowne: 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. Glasshouse is open 8:45 a.m. -... National Park Service
- Operating hours, Yorktown Battlefield: Yorktown Visitor Center is open for gift shop daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Listed exceptions: Thanksgiving Day 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26; Christmas Day 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-25; New Year's Day 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-01. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Colonial National Historical Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 8 things to do at Colonial National Historical Park: Drive the Red Route of the Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour, Drive the Yellow Route of the Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour, Glasshouse Ruins, Island Loop Drive, Glasshouse, Walk Main Street in... National Park Service