Is there an entrance fee at Friendship Hill National Historic Site?

NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee. Fees can change, so check the official park page.

NPS lists the grounds and trails as open every day, from sunrise until sunset, in all seasons. The Gallatin House visitor center can be closed at times, and when open it keeps 9 AM to 5 PM hours.

When is Friendship Hill busiest?

In 2025 the busiest month was August with 3,167 recreation visits. The quietest was January with 517.

Are dogs allowed at Friendship Hill?

NPS lists pets as permitted on all 4 of its things to do here. Where pets are allowed, NPS requires them to be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less, and they are not allowed in public buildings.

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Friendship Hill National Historic Site: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

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

Entrance fee: None^[1]
Busiest month (2025): August^[2]
Recreation visits, 2025: 18,080^[3]
Visitor centers: 1^[4]

Friendship Hill National Historic Site is a National Park System unit in Pennsylvania^[5]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee^[1].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Friendship Hill National Historic Site^[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS lists the grounds and trails as open every day, from sunrise until sunset, in all seasons^[6]. The Gallatin House visitor center can be closed at times, and when open it keeps 9 AM to 5 PM hours^[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was August with 3,167 recreation visits^[2]. January was the quietest month with 517 visits^[2]. NPS notes that autumn leaf color peaks near mid-October^[7]. Weather varies within each season, so NPS suggests layered clothing^[7].

Recreation visits counted by the National Park Service in each month of 2025. The busiest month, August, is highlighted^[2].

Show visits by month

Month, 2025	Recreation visits
January	517
February	722
March	1,317
April	1,490
May	2,102
June	1,702
July	1,936
August	3,167
September	2,069
October	1,320
November	1,218
December	520

Show visits by year

Year	Recreation visits
2021^[3]	16,552
2022^[3]	16,395
2023^[3]	19,258
2024^[3]	19,465
2025^[3]	18,080

Pets and dogs

Under the NPS pet rule, where pets are allowed they must be kept in a crate or cage or on a leash of six feet or less^[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and each park can close more areas to pets^[8]. NPS lists pets as permitted on all 4 of its things to do here, including Hiking at Friendship Hill^[9].

Before you go

NPS lists no entrance fee, but confirm on the official park page before you go^[1].
The visitor center may be closed, so check before planning a tour^[6].
Bring layers, since NPS notes precipitation is common throughout the year^[7].
NPS lists a Junior Ranger program among the activities^[10].

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at Friendship Hill National Historic Site?: NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee^[1]. Fees can change, so check the official park page.
What are the hours?: NPS lists the grounds and trails as open every day, from sunrise until sunset, in all seasons^[6]. The Gallatin House visitor center can be closed at times, and when open it keeps 9 AM to 5 PM hours^[6].
When is Friendship Hill busiest?: In 2025 the busiest month was August with 3,167 recreation visits^[2]. The quietest was January with 517^[2].
Are dogs allowed at Friendship Hill?: NPS lists pets as permitted on all 4 of its things to do here^[9]. Where pets are allowed, NPS requires them to be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less, and they are not allowed in public buildings^[8].

Facts and sources

NPS lists Friendship Hill National Historic Site 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: 16,552, 2022: 16,395, 2023: 19,258, 2024: 19,465, 2025: 18,080. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Gallatin House). National Park Service
Friendship Hill National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Site) in Pennsylvania. National Park Service
Operating hours, Friendship Hill Grounds and Trails: The Park Grounds and Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, all year. Please note: While the park is open Sunrise to Sunset - the Gallatin House Visitor Center may be closed. If open, the house... National Park Service
NPS weather and seasons overview for Friendship Hill National Historic Site. 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 4 things to do at Friendship Hill National Historic Site: Friendship Hill Junior Ranger, Friendship Hill Senior Ranger, Hiking at Friendship Hill, Tour the Gallatin House and Historic Knoll. Pets permitted on 4 of them (Friendship Hill Junior... National Park Service
Activities NPS lists for Friendship Hill National Historic Site: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits. 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.