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Stonewall National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Stonewall National Monument is a unit of the National Park System 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 Stonewall National Monument[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists longer daily hours from May to October[6]. In that period the park opens at 7 am and closes at 8 pm[6]. From November to April, NPS lists 7 am to 5 pm[7]. Holidays and poor weather can change these hours[7]. NPS describes New York City as having four seasons, with hot summers and cold winters[8]. In 2025 the busiest month by NPS recreation visits was June, with 102,144[2]. NPS also lists 1 visitor center, the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center[4].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 13,429 |
| February | 3,265 |
| March | 4,878 |
| April | 22,884 |
| May | 26,008 |
| June | 102,144 |
| July | 25,419 |
| August | 23,229 |
| September | 28,314 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 18,853 |
| December | 29,654 |
Pets and dogs
Where pets are allowed, an NPS rule says they must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less[9]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on public transportation, with service animals excepted[9]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[9]. NPS lists pets as permitted on its Junior Ranger activity here[10].
Before you go
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee for Stonewall National Monument?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- What are the hours?
- NPS lists 7 am to 8 pm from May to October[6] and 7 am to 5 pm from November to April[7]. Holidays and weather can affect them[7].
- Are dogs allowed?
- Where pets are allowed, an NPS rule requires a leash of six feet or shorter, or a crate or cage[9]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings[9].
- What can I do there?
- NPS lists guided tours, self-guided walking tours and museum exhibits[11].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Stonewall National Monument 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: 70,000, 2022: 1,581,961, 2023: 832,650, 2024: 2,302,641, 2025: 298,077. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Stonewall National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in New York. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Peak Hours: Peak operation occurs May - October, with the park opening and closing daily from 7 am - 8 pm. Holidays and poor weather can affect these hours. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Off Peak Hours: Off peak operation occurs November - April, with the park opening and closing daily from 7 am - 5 pm. Holidays and poor weather can be affect these hours. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Stonewall National Monument. 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 Stonewall National Monument: Be a Junior Ranger at Stonewall National Monument. Pets permitted on 1 of them (Be a Junior Ranger at Stonewall National Monument). National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Stonewall National Monument: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits. National Park Service