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Ellwood

Ellwood is located on the Wilderness Battlefield. Ellwood was a slave plantation, a Civil War headquarters and hospital, and its small family cemetery contains Confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's arm. The gate is open during the hours the house is open, but the grounds of Ellwood are open sunrise to sunset. When the gate is closed visitors may park next to, but not blocking, the gate and walk the grounds.

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 38.319387, -77.732359

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
  • Chatham
  • Jackson Death Site
  • Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellwood reservable?

Ellwood is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Ellwood?

See the map for Ellwood's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Ellwood?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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