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Frances Perkins National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee
None[1]

Frances Perkins National Monument is a National Monument in Maine that is part of the U.S. National Park System[2]. 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 Frances Perkins National Monument[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS says you can visit the grounds daily, year-round, between sunrise and sunset[3]. The historic buildings, including the Brick House, were listed as closed until summer of 2025, so check the official park page for current access[3]. For weather, NPS lists spring temperatures of 40 F to 70 F with snow or rain common[4]. Summer ranges from 70 F to 100 F, and NPS advises bringing plenty of water on sunny days[4]. NPS notes that autumn color peaks near the end of September[4]. Winter temperatures run from -30 F to -10 F, so pack cold weather gear[4].

Pets and dogs

The national NPS rule says pets must be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less where they are allowed[5]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on public transportation, and service animals are excepted[5]. NPS lists pets as permitted on the Walk the Trails activity[6]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so confirm with the park[5].

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at Frances Perkins National Monument?
NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
What are the hours at Frances Perkins National Monument?
NPS says the grounds can be visited every day of the year, from sunrise until sunset[3]. The historic buildings were listed as closed until summer of 2025[3].
Are dogs allowed at Frances Perkins National Monument?
NPS lists pets as permitted on Walk the Trails[6]. Where pets are allowed, they must be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less[5].
When is fall foliage at Frances Perkins National Monument?
NPS notes that autumn color peaks near the end of September[4].

Facts and sources

  1. NPS lists Frances Perkins National Monument as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
  2. Frances Perkins National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Maine. National Park Service
  3. Operating hours, Frances Perkins National Monument: The historic buildings of the homestead are currently closed until summer of 2025, including the Perkins’ family ancestral home known as the “Brick House”. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset... National Park Service
  4. NPS weather and seasons overview for Frances Perkins National Monument. National Park Service
  5. 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
  6. NPS lists 1 things to do at Frances Perkins National Monument: Walk the Trails. Pets permitted on 1 of them (Walk the Trails). National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.