National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in North Carolina. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

North Carolina National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

A view of Sandburg's study as visitors see it today — Carl Sandburg's Study · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Tuesday - Sunday 9-5. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/carl

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Visitor Center and Bookstore Open Tues - Sun

Visitor Center and Bookstore hours are Tues - Sun 9-5. It is currently a .7 mile hike from the main parking lot and a .4 mile walk to the historic area from the Hikers Lot. Please keep this in mind. If you have access needs, please call the number posted in the parking lot.

Posted or updated Apr 26, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Fee details on nps.gov

Things to do

2 people walk along a tree lined trail — Photo: NPS Photo

Outdoor Pursuits and Trail Map

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.

Year-round Pets allowed

Front-Country Hiking

several actors are on stage wearing overalls and colorful shirts — Photo: NPS Photo

Seasonal Programs and Special Events

Each season brings a variety of unique program and special event opportunities. Find out what opportunities are available during your visit!

Year-round Pets allowed

Arts and Culture

view of a study with several desks, a chair, and three walls with floor to ceiling bookshelves. — Photo: NPS Photo

Tour the Sandburg Home

*Please call 828 693-4178 to ask about tour availability for same day visits. Limited tours may be available when staffing allows.* Each tour is 30-minutes, with a capacity of 10 people.

30-40 Minutes Year-round Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Guided Tours

See all 4 things to do in Carl Sandburg Home →

Activities the NPS lists for Carl Sandburg Home.

Arts and CultureTheaterGuided Tours

Operating hours

Parking lots, grounds, gardens, and trails are open every day, year-round, sunrise to sunset. Occasional closures arise from weather events, check park alerts for more information.

Park Bookstore and House Tours
Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Average Monthly Highs and Lows January - 45 / 25 February - 50 / 30 March - 55 / 35 April - 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June - 80 / 65 July - 85 / 65 August - 80 / 65 September - 75 / 55 October - 70 / 45 November - 60 / 35…

Contact and directions

Phone: 8286934178
Email: [email protected]
Address: 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Coordinates: 35.2682, -82.4511· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/carl/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.