Is there an entrance fee at Richmond National Battlefield Park?

NPS lists the park as fee-free, so there is no entrance fee. Confirm on the official park page before your trip.

NPS lists the trails, grounds and battlefields as open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Are dogs allowed at Richmond National Battlefield Park?

Where pets are allowed, the national rule requires a leash no longer than six feet or a crate or cage. The park can close more areas to pets.

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Richmond National Battlefield Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee: None^[1]
Busiest month (2025): March^[2]
Recreation visits, 2025: 149,545^[3]
Visitor centers: 3^[4]

Richmond National Battlefield Park is a National Battlefield Park in Virginia, run as a unit of the National Park System^[5]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee^[1].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Richmond National Battlefield Park^[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS says the trails, grounds and battlefields are open daily from sunrise to sunset^[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was March with 15,204 recreation visits, and the quietest was December with 8,794^[2]. NPS describes summer as hot and humid, spring and fall as mild, and winter as cold with occasional ice and snow^[7]. NPS lists 3 visitor centers: Chimborazo Medical Museum, Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center and Fort Harrison Visitor Center^[4]. Check the official park page for current hours before you go^[6].

Recreation visits counted by the National Park Service in each month of 2025. The busiest month, March, is highlighted^[2].

Show visits by month

Month, 2025	Recreation visits
January	10,313
February	9,894
March	15,204
April	12,746
May	12,748
June	13,594
July	13,760
August	12,104
September	14,015
October	14,676
November	11,697
December	8,794

Show visits by year

Year	Recreation visits
2021^[3]	152,308
2022^[3]	173,124
2023^[3]	169,145
2024^[3]	156,538
2025^[3]	149,545

Pets and dogs

Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed^[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on public transportation, with an exception for service animals^[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so ask at the park about specific places^[8].

Before you go

NPS lists no entrance fee here, so confirm on the official park page^[1].
Outdoor areas are listed as open from sunrise to sunset, so plan your day around that^[6].
NPS lists guided tours, self-guided walking tours, living history and a Junior Ranger Program among the activities^[9].
Visit counts are NPS recreation visits per year^[3].

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at Richmond National Battlefield Park?: NPS lists the park as fee-free, so there is no entrance fee^[1]. Confirm on the official park page before your trip.
What are the hours?: NPS lists the trails, grounds and battlefields as open daily from sunrise to sunset^[6].
When is the best time to visit?: In 2025 the busiest month was March with 15,204 recreation visits, and the quietest was December with 8,794^[2]. NPS describes spring and fall as mild^[7].
Are dogs allowed at Richmond National Battlefield Park?: Where pets are allowed, the national rule requires a leash no longer than six feet or a crate or cage^[8]. The park can close more areas to pets^[8].
How many visitor centers are there?: NPS lists 3 visitor centers: Chimborazo Medical Museum, Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center and Fort Harrison Visitor Center^[4].

Facts and sources

NPS lists Richmond National Battlefield Park as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 152,308, 2022: 173,124, 2023: 169,145, 2024: 156,538, 2025: 149,545. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
Visitor centers listed by NPS: 3 (Chimborazo Medical Museum, Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center, Fort Harrison Visitor Center). National Park Service
Richmond National Battlefield Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Battlefield Park) in Virginia. National Park Service
Operating hours, Trails and Battlefield Park Grounds: Trails and Battlefield Park Grounds: park outdoor spaces, trails, and battlefields are open and accessible daily, sunrise to sunset. National Park Service
NPS weather and seasons overview for Richmond National Battlefield 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
Activities NPS lists for Richmond National Battlefield Park: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop... National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.