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Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in New York[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 Saint Paul's Church 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 different hours for each half of the year. In the first half of the year, starting in early January, NPS lists weekday hours of 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday[5]. In those months there are also Saturday hours of noon to 4 PM, only on the second Saturday[5]. From early July through late December, the days shift to Tuesday through Saturday, with the same 10 AM to 5 PM hours[5]. The busiest month in 2025 was May, with 1,440 recreation visits[2]. October 2025 had 0 recorded visits[2]. For weather, NPS says conditions match New York City and points to the National Weather Service forecast[6].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 878 |
| February | 925 |
| March | 1,135 |
| April | 470 |
| May | 1,440 |
| June | 1,080 |
| July | 805 |
| August | 595 |
| September | 685 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 165 |
| December | 675 |
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be kept crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet, in places where they are allowed[7]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[7]. Each park can close more areas to pets[7].
Before you go
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- What are the opening hours?
- For early January through late June, NPS lists weekdays, with hours of 10 AM to 5 PM[5]. For early July through late December, it lists Tuesday to Saturday with the same hours[5].
- Are dogs allowed?
- Where pets are allowed, the national NPS rule requires a leash no longer than six feet[7]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[7].
- What activities does NPS list?
- NPS lists guided tours, self-guided walking tours, museum exhibits and live music, among others[8].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Saint Paul's Church 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: 5,022, 2022: 8,790, 2023: 11,615, 2024: 12,135, 2025: 8,853. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Site) in New York. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Saint Paul's Church Visiting Hours: From early January through late June, the site will be open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM. During those months of January through June, the site will also be open the second Saturday of each month,... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Saint Paul's Church 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
- Activities NPS lists for Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Museum Exhibits. National Park Service