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National Military Park · North Carolina

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

National Military Park in North Carolina. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Military Park
StateNorth Carolina
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkNew River Gorge (150 mi)
Closest airportGSO (6 mi)
Bronze and granite monument of General Nathanael Greene on horseback
The General Greene Monument is a focal point of commemoration on the battlefield Photo: NPS Photo

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is a national military park run by the National Park Service in North Carolina.

In the park service’s words

"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. The battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger (1 to 5 Days): The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the activities and earn a Junior Ranger badge!
  • Drive the Battlefield Tour Road (45 to 90 Minutes): Visitors can drive around the one way tour road that loops the battlefield.
  • Visit the Hoskins Farm (10 to 20 Minutes): Visit the historic 18th century colonial farmstead, the Hoskins Farm.
  • Bike on the Tour Road (45 to 180 Minutes): Experience the landscape of one of the pivotal battles of the Revolution. You can use the same tour stop points as the cars. Bikes are not permitted on the footpaths and Historic New Garden Road. The Tour Road is 2.25 miles long, looping around the park. You will begin in the Visitor Center parking lot, cross Old Battl
  • Walk the Battlefield (30 to 180 Minutes): Walk various paths along this Revolutionary War Battlefield to explore history and reflect about the events leading to the founding of our country in this forest.
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Junior Rangers (45 to 180 Minutes): Junior Ranger activity book.
  • Museum Exhibits (10 to 45 Minutes): Park Museum
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park's monuments (45 to 190 Minutes): There are 28 monuments at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park that commemorate the soldiers and commanders of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, as well as the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, local figures, and the founders of the park.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Start your visit at the Battlefield Visitor Center, located at 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro NC 27410. The Visitors Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These facilities close to visitors and motor vehicle traffic on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. The park is accessible by foot, and visitors are welcome to walk the trails until dusk.

Getting there

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is located along US 220 and New Garden Road. To reach the Visitor Center, drive East on New Garden Road and turn right into the parking lot when you see the stone sign “Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.” If you drive down Old Battleground Road, do not drive through the Forest Lawn cemetery, this is a dead end and is not connected to the National Park. If you drive on Old Battleground, turn left onto New Garden Road Lat / Long: 36.1316499 / -79.8471879

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) Greensboro, NC No road route 6 Large hub
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Raleigh/Durham, NC No road route 62 Large hub
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) Concord, NC No road route 71 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Visitor Center: Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Battlefield Visitor Center 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro NC 27410 (336) 288-1776 Open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The facility is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Weather

https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/weather.htm Summers are warm to hot and humid with the occasional thunderstorm. Spring and Fall are cool with rainy periods. Winter is mild and cold with snow and ice possible in January and February. Wear comfortable clothing for the season and good walking shoes year round!

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is New River Gorge, about 150 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park?

No entrance fee.

Where is Guilford Courthouse National Military Park?

In North Carolina. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Piedmont Triad International Airport, about 6 miles away.

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