Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center
Visitor Center · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Richmond National Battlefield Park (National Battlefield Park) · Restricted Access
- 172 ft
- Elevation
Small visitor contact station with maps and interpretive displays about the 1862 Battle of Gaines's Mill and the 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor. Ranger programs offered daily during the summer season. Special Programs: June - Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor. See our schedule of events page for special event information.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/rich/.
37.58533, -77.28687 · 37°35'7.2"N 77°17'12.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 50 | 58 | 70 | 78 | 86 | 90 | 87 | 81 | 69 | 59 | 50 |
| Low °F | 27 | 28 | 34 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center?
- No. Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (804) 226-5030
- Email RICH_Superintendent@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-02.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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