Post Helene Status: Main parking lot is closed; use secondary Hikers' lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Hikers' lot limited to 24 cars. Barn open 7 days a week 10-3. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 10-3. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center. Half mile walk from Hikers' parking lot to farm / house area.
Temporarily paused due to impacts from Helene! Sandburg Home tours are available Wednesday to Sunday at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Each tour is 30-minutes, with a capacity of 10 people. Advance reservations are available at recreation.gov and are strongly recommended as day-of visit tickets may not be available. (The only way to see the furnished interior of the Sandburg Home is through a guided tour.).
Adults age 16-61 - $10.00 Adults age 62 and older, and all interagency pass holders - $6.00 Children age 15 and under - $0.00
Each season brings a variety of unique program and special event opportunities. Find out what opportunities are available during your visit!
Enjoy the solitude of Connemara. Hike its many trails and take from it the energy to avoid diversions. The park offers 5 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to moderately strenuous.
Explore the park through a self-guided tour, or take a virtual tour of the interior of the Sandburg Home!