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For information about Front Lake dam and bridge closure click here.COVID-19 Information- updated 1/4/2022 The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health. Find more information about the National Park Service’s response and operations at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
Park Operation FAQsWhere are the baby goats this spring?We know the spring births of goat kids are popular, however the herd this year is very young, mostly yearlings (born last year) to three years old. We are also at the maximum herd size of 15-17 goats. For these reasons we decided to not breed any goats for the 2022-2023 season. Learn more here.
Are masks required? • Masks are optional based on the CDC COVID-19 by county map, which tracks Henderson County at a low level as of 1/4/2023.
How do I get a passport stamp, Jr Ranger badge, BARK Ranger tag, etc...?
• Anyone wishing to visit at times of lower visitation should consider coming here mornings before 10am or afternoons after 3pm. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.Passport stamps are available in the visitor center/park store, which is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Self-serve passport stamps are available in the garage adjacent to the Sandburg Home from 10am - 4pm daily. If you need addtional assistance, send an email to CARL_Administration@nps.gov. Provide your contact information and request and we will postal mail you the item.
How do I purchase an America the Beautiful National Park Pass (Senior Pass, Access Pass, Annual Pass, etc)?
You can buy the passes online at https://store.usgs.gov/pass. Passes are available at the park on Saturday and Sunday only from 10am to 4pm in the Visitor Center located in the ground floor of the Sandburg Home.
Which restrooms are open? The restrooms at the main parking lot near Front Lake are open. The restrooms at the top of the hill near the Sandburg Home are open. A portable toilet is available at the Hikers Parking Lot.
When are the Park Store and Visitor Center open? What services will be available? Beginning January 2023, the Visitor Center/Park Store is open Satuday and Sunday (2 days/week) from 10am to 4pm. When are tours available?
Why are the tours free right now? Offering free tickets is a small way to say thank you for everyone’s patience and support throughout the pandemic. We’re excited to welcome everyone back inside the Sandburg Home. When is the barnyard open? Outdoor access to the dairy goat barnyard and pastures is open 10 am - 3 pm daily, with a capacity limit of 40 visitors. Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions about the park and Sandburg family. Why was the home closed for so long? Why is it safer now? The Sandburg Home was closed due to social distancing concerns on regular house tours and due to concerns over ventilation in the home, which was built in 1838. To protect the historic floors and furnishings, tour participants typically walk and stand very close together. |
Last updated: February 23, 2023