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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is a National Park System unit in New York[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 Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace 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 site as open Wednesday through Sunday[6]. It is open on federal holidays, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day[6]. NPS also lists a few one-day exceptions, so check the official page for the date you plan to go[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was August with 3,564 recreation visits[2]. The month with the fewest counted visits was October, at 0[2]. NPS describes winter temperatures of 20F-40F, with snowfall averaging 12 days from December to February[7]. Summer temperatures are listed as 60F-80F[7].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 2,675 |
| February | 2,341 |
| March | 2,713 |
| April | 2,490 |
| May | 2,647 |
| June | 2,258 |
| July | 3,137 |
| August | 3,564 |
| September | 1,857 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 1,179 |
| December | 2,003 |
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS 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, though service animals are excepted[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so ask the park before bringing a dog[8].
Before you go
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- What days is Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site open?
- NPS lists it as open Wednesday through Sunday[6]. Check the official page for holiday exceptions[6].
- Are dogs allowed at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?
- The national rule says pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet where allowed, and they are not allowed in public buildings[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets[8].
- What is there to do at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?
- NPS lists guided tours and a Junior Ranger Program[9].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace 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: 1,720, 2022: 7,948, 2023: 19,892, 2024: 25,086, 2025: 26,864. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace 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, Park Hours: Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday. The park is open on federal holidays except for the following: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Listed exceptions: Jubilee... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace 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 Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program. National Park Service