Closure
Eastern National Bookstore is Closed
The Eastern National Bookstore and Gift Shop is closed until further notice. Please continue to check our website for updates.
Posted or updated Oct 1, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in New York. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
New York National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
1
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.
Information
Program Schedule Changes Will go into Effect Starting November 1
Starting November 1, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM tour tickets will be available for sale at 9:30 AM a month in advance. - Example: On November 1, all morning tickets for December will be available for sale.
Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Information
Telephone System is Experiencing Connectivity Issues
The phone system at Sagamore Hill is experiencing connectivity issues. Please contact the park via email at [email protected] when phones are out of service.
Posted or updated Mar 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
Appreciate Sagamore Hill's Architecture
Sagamore Hill is unlike the other Gold Coast mansions on Long Island's North Shore. Come take a walk around the home of Theodore Roosevelt and imagine what it would have been like to come for a visit with the Roosevelts.
15-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Attend an Outdoor Program
Sagamore Hill offers outdoor programs on weekends, weather permitting. Join a Ranger for a walk around the grounds or a chat on the porch. On days when we aren't offering programs - or if you ever have a question - find a Ranger!
15-25 Minutes Summer Pets allowed
Bring Your BARK Ranger for a Walk
Your dog is welcome to visit Sagamore Hill with you, as long as you help them be good BARK Rangers by following four simple rules: 1) Bag your pet's waste. 2) Always keep your pet on a leash. 3) Respect Sagamore Hill's wildlife. 4) Know where you can go.
30-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
See all 13 things to do in Sagamore Hill →
Activities the NPS lists for Sagamore Hill.
Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsLive MusicAstronomyBikingRoad BikingCompass and GPSGeocachingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnCitizen ScienceArts and CraftsHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
The park grounds are open every day from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Weather: The Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound moderates the climate of Long Island and Sagamore Hill. Spring: Highs average between 50 F and 70 F. Snow in early March becomes rain by April.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 5169224788
- [email protected]
- Address
- 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
- Coordinates
- 40.8858, -73.4969· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 1:00PM - 4:30PM · Fri 12:00PM - 4:30PM · Sat 12:00PM - 4:30PM · Sun 12:00PM - 4:30PM | (516) 922-4788 | Yes |
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/sahi/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.