Operating Hours & Seasons

ALERT: Post Helene Phased Opening:

The hikers’ lot with access to most grounds and trails will be available on December 23, 2024 as part of a phased re-opening at Carl Sandburg Home NHS. Videos, passport stamps, bark ranger information, and junior ranger booklets will be available in the garage near the Sandburg Home.

The hikers’ lot will be the only available parking, and it only has space for 24 cars. The lot is busiest and can be full between 10am and 3pm with weekends being busier than weekdays. Please only park in designated spaces. If the lot is full, come back at another time. There are no designated parking spaces or sidewalks along Little River Road.

Due to impacts from Hurricane Helene the main parking lot, front lake trail, barn and home remain closed until further notice. The park sustained significant damage to trails, bridges, culverts, and septic lines. Due to these impacts we are planning a phased approach to reopen the barn, home and bookstore. We currently do not have a planned reopen date at this time. Thank you for understanding! Please disregard the hours of operation as seen below during this phased opening.