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Gettysburg National Military Park – a statue of a man riding a horse at sunset📷 Photo by John Kostyk on Unsplash

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg, PA

History

A self-guided auto tour covers the three-day battle of 1863. The cyclorama painting surrounds you at the visitor center.

Nearest town
Gettysburg, PA
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.8119, -77.2256

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 May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Artillery Ridge Campground & Gettysburg Horse ParkCampsite
    1 mi from Gettysburg National Military Park
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  • Drummer Boy Camping ResortCampsite
    2 mi from Gettysburg National Military Park
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  • Round Top CampgroundCampsite
    2 mi from Gettysburg National Military Park
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  • Gettysburg Battlefield ResortCampsite
    3 mi from Gettysburg National Military Park
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  • Gettysburg CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Gettysburg National Military Park
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  • Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Gettysburg National Military Park
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All campsites in Pennsylvania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Gettysburg National Military Park?

Gettysburg National Military Park is in Gettysburg, PA, at GPS 39.8119, -77.2256. It is about 29 mi from Frederick.

Can you camp near Gettysburg National Military Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Artillery Ridge Campground & Gettysburg Horse Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 59 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Gettysburg National Military Park?

Gettysburg National Military Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Amish Country and Gettysburg.

What is there to see near Gettysburg National Military Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cunningham Falls State Park (18 mi), Antietam National Battlefield (36 mi), Shepherdstown (40 mi) and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (43 mi).

When is the best time to visit Gettysburg National Military Park?

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