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Hamilton Grange National Memorial: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Hamilton Grange National Memorial is a National Memorial in the U.S. National Park System, located in New York[5]. 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 Hamilton Grange National Memorial[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists tour times rather than open hours. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, the first tour is at 11:30, with more at 1:30 and 3:30[6]. On Saturdays and Sundays, tours begin at 10:30 in the morning and run through 3:30 in the afternoon, five in all[6]. NPS lists closures on Thanksgiving Day 2026-11-26 and Christmas Day 2026-12-25[6]. In 2025, the busiest month was August with 12,220 recreation visits[2]. NPS describes New York City as having a temperate climate, and northern Manhattan is often several degrees cooler than the southern part of the city[7].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 5,775 |
| February | 5,478 |
| March | 10,861 |
| April | 11,928 |
| May | 12,167 |
| June | 12,006 |
| July | 11,973 |
| August | 12,220 |
| September | 5,119 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 4,698 |
| December | 5,028 |
Pets and dogs
Under the NPS national pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with an exception for service animals[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[8].
Before you go
- NPS lists no entrance fee here[1].
- Tours are listed by NPS at set times, so plan around them[6].
- NPS lists one visitor center, the Hamilton Grange National Memorial Visitor Center[4].
- NPS lists activities such as Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film and Museum Exhibits[9].
- Hours and closures can change, so confirm on the official NPS park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee at Hamilton Grange National Memorial?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- What time are tours at Hamilton Grange National Memorial?
- On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, NPS lists a first tour at 11:30, with more at 1:30 and 3:30[6]. On Saturdays and Sundays, tours begin at 10:30 in the morning and run through 3:30 in the afternoon, five in all[6].
- Can I bring my dog to Hamilton Grange National Memorial?
- The national rule says pets are not allowed in public buildings, except service animals[8]. Where pets are allowed, they must be on a leash no longer than six feet or crated[8].
- What was the busiest month at Hamilton Grange National Memorial?
- In 2025, the busiest month was August with 12,220 recreation visits[2].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Hamilton Grange National 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: 29,096, 2022: 45,198, 2023: 48,674, 2024: 63,647, 2025: 97,253. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Hamilton Grange National Memorial Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Hamilton Grange National Memorial is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Memorial) in New York. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Hamilton Grange National Memorial: On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, tours are offered at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30. On Saturdays and Sundays, tours will be offered at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30. Listed exceptions: Closed... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Hamilton Grange National 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
- Activities NPS lists for Hamilton Grange National Memorial: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits. National Park Service