Can you reserve a site at Chatham?

No. Chatham is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Chatham

Visitor Center ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park (National Military Park) · Restricted Access

95 ft
Elevation

Chatham Manor, Riverside — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Atop Stafford Heights, over 250 years of history blend with the present at Chatham. Constructed in 1771, the Chatham grounds hold stories of the horrors of slavery, the establishment of the United States, conflict surrounding the institution of slavery and Civil War, Reconstruction, Colonial Revivalism and today, the continued struggle to come to terms with the country’s past. The Chatham gate is open 9 am to 5 pm every day.

Getting there

Chatham is located across from Fredericksburg in Stafford County. From the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, turn Left on Lafayette Blvd until the street dead ends at Sofia St. Turn left on Sofia Street and drive for 0.4 mi. Turn right onto Chatham Bridge/Kings Hwy/William St. Across the bridge, turn left at the first light to Chatham Heights Rd. In 0.1 mi turn left onto Chatham Ln.

38.30872, -77.45547 · 38°18'31.4"N 77°27'19.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	49	57	69	76	84	89	87	80	70	59	50
Low °F	25	27	34	44	53	63	68	66	59	46	35	28
Precip in	2.7	2.5	4.0	3.4	4.2	3.9	4.8	3.0	4.5	3.7	3.5	3.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Looking Across the Rappahannock from Chatham — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Chatham Gardens — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Chatham

Can you reserve a site at Chatham?: No. Chatham is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Chatham

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits 17.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Telegraph Picnic Pavilion 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cabin Camp 3 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore 1.2 mi · Visitor Center
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center 1.2 mi · Visitor Center
Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center 10.5 mi · Visitor Center
Jackson Death Site 11.1 mi · Visitor Center
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail 14.4 mi · Facility
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail 14.4 mi · Facility
Ellwood 15 mi · Visitor Center
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail 15.1 mi · Facility
Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center 18.3 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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