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Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is a National Park System unit in New Hampshire[4]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person for ages 16 and over, and kids 15 and younger are free[5].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[7].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[8].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[9] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[9] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[9] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[9] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[9] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[9] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
From Memorial Day weekend to October 31, NPS lists the park buildings as open Thursday to Monday, 9am to 4:30pm[10]. The grounds and trails stay open in daylight[10]. From November 1 to Memorial Day weekend the visitor center, restrooms and galleries are closed, along with the historic buildings[10]. Outside the visitor season NPS does not maintain the walkways, trails or grounds, so they may be icy or snow-covered[10]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 8,920 recreation visits, and the quietest was February with 225[1]. NPS notes heavy snow is possible between mid December and March[11].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 269 |
| February | 225 |
| March | 442 |
| April | 698 |
| May | 1,780 |
| June | 4,976 |
| July | 8,920 |
| August | 5,117 |
| September | 3,277 |
| October | 2,164 |
| November | 293 |
| December | 290 |
Pets and dogs
The NPS pet rule says pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, where they are allowed[12]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, though service animals are excepted[12]. NPS lists pets as permitted at the Drop-In Art Activities[13]. Each park can close more areas to pets[12].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[8].
- The $10 per person fee is valid for seven days, and NPS says fees are collected 9am to 4pm[5].
- The Annual Entrance - Park pass costs $40 and covers the cardholder and up to three others when the cardholder is present[6].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass, and the Resident Annual Pass costs $80[7][9].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official NPS park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park?
- NPS lists $10 per person for ages 16 and over, and kids 15 and younger are free[5]. The fee is valid for seven days[5].
- When is the best time to visit?
- Park buildings are open from Memorial Day weekend to October 31[10]. In 2025 July had the most recreation visits at 8,920[1].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 26,058, 2022: 25,513, 2023: 30,537, 2024: 26,685, 2025: 28,451. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in New Hampshire. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $40. National Park Service
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park .: Park buildings are open Thursday through Monday from 9am to 4:30pm, Memorial Day weekend to October 31. Grounds and trails are open during daylight hours. The visitor center, restrooms, galleries,... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. 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 1 things to do at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park: Drop-In Art Activities. Pets permitted on 1 of them (Drop-In Art Activities). National Park Service