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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is a unit of the National Park System in Virginia[4]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the house, grounds and museum as opening daily at 9:30 AM[5] and closing at 4:30 PM[5]. The last entry into the plantation house is at 4:00 PM[5]. It is listed as closed on three holidays: New Year's Day[5], Thanksgiving Day[5] and Christmas Day[5]. In 2025, the busiest month was June with 59,400 recreation visits[2]. The quietest month was October with 29 recreation visits[2]. NPS describes summers as hot and humid, with afternoon thunderstorms[6]. Winters are cold with occasional snowfall, and spring and fall are generally moderate but can change quickly[6].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 11,000 |
| February | 16,500 |
| March | 53,900 |
| April | 45,100 |
| May | 55,000 |
| June | 59,400 |
| July | 40,700 |
| August | 30,800 |
| September | 26,473 |
| October | 29 |
| November | 11,014 |
| December | 13,368 |
Pets and dogs
The national NPS rule says pets, where allowed, must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet[7]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and service animals are excepted[7]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 1 of the 2 things to do listed here, the Blue Line - DC Metro[8].
Before you go
- There is no entrance fee listed by NPS[1].
- NPS lists the hours and closures above, and the official park page has the current details[5].
- NPS lists guided tours, self-guided walking tours and museum exhibits as activities[9].
- Carry water in hot weather and be ready to take shelter from lightning[6].
- In winter, watch for snowplows and icy spots on roads[6].
Questions people ask
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 4,781, 2022: 306,686, 2023: 419,225, 2024: 447,641, 2025: 363,284. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in Virginia. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Arlington House: Arlington House and grounds, the museum, and the Enslaved People's Quarters-North and the Enslaved People's Quarters-South are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last entry into the plantation house is 4:00 p.m. The... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 2 things to do at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial: Blue Line - DC Metro, Explore Arlington House. Pets permitted on 1 of them (Blue Line - DC Metro). National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits. National Park Service