The climate at Saratoga is typical of the Northeast United States and can change quickly. See Current Weather Conditions for the local area.
During the summer months dress for warm-to-hot days and comfortable-to-cool evenings. Sudden storms with high winds are not uncommon and having rain gear at hand is advisable. Comfortable shoes, boots and insect repellent are advisable if walking about the Battlefield's paths and trails.
There are a few restaurants, grocery stores, and gas stations located in the vicinity of the park. Directions may be obtained at the visitor center information desk.
An overnight stay in the area is suggested to allow time to visit and enjoy the park's many features. Some areas within the park are privately owned; please respect the rights of the owners.
Copies of our park brochure and this year's special event schedule may be obtained in advance. Requests for brochures and events calendars may be made by e-mail to sara_info@nps.gov or in writing to:
Saratoga National Historical Park
648 Route 32
Stillwater NY 12170-1604
You can also check our calendar of events here on our website. The park brochure is not available electronically at this time.
The park is visited by nearly 250,000 persons annually with most of that occurring in the June through October period. The Schuyler House is open during the summer months only and receives 7,000-10,000 visits during that time. The Saratoga Monument is open again in 2002 after a 15-year closure for safety purposes. Average visitation numbers have yet to be determined.