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British Inner Defense Lines, Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial National Historic Site, Yorktown, Virginia (14239307000)📷 Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Yorktown Battlefield

Yorktown, VA

History

Where American and French forces besieged Cornwallis and forced his surrender in October 1781. Two tour roads from the visitor center pass earthworks, the Moore House and Surrender Field; park entrance fee.

Nearest town
Yorktown, VA
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.2310, -76.5040

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown

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Campsites nearby

  • Youth Group Site IICampsite
    4 mi from Yorktown Battlefield
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - E LoopCampsite
    4 mi from Yorktown Battlefield
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - C LoopCampsite
    4 mi from Yorktown Battlefield
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Youth Group Site ICampsite
    4 mi from Yorktown Battlefield
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - F LoopCampsite
    4 mi from Yorktown Battlefield
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - D LoopCampsite
    4 mi from Yorktown Battlefield
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Yorktown Battlefield?

Yorktown Battlefield is in Yorktown, VA, at GPS 37.2310, -76.5040. It is about 12 mi from Williamsburg.

Can you camp near Yorktown Battlefield?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Youth Group Site II, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Yorktown Battlefield?

Yorktown Battlefield is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.

What is there to see near Yorktown Battlefield?

Places worth a stop nearby: Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area (11 mi), Historic Jamestowne (15 mi), Fort Monroe National Monument (19 mi) and Kiptopeke State Park (29 mi).

When is the best time to visit Yorktown Battlefield?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)