ALERT: Due to impacts from Hurricane Helene the parking lots, grounds, trails, barn and home are currently closed until further notice. The park sustained significant damage to trails, bridges, culverts, and septic lines. Due to these impacts we currently do not have a planned reopen date at this time. Thank you for understanding!
Carl Sandburg Home NHS is open year round.
The park is located on 270 acres in western North Carolina. The average visit is 2 hours. See the list of things to do below.
- The Sandburg Home Visitor Center/Park Store and Tours are open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
- Sandburg Home tours are available Wednesday to Sunday at 11am, 12pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3pm. Advance reservations available at recreation.gov. 10 people per 30-minute tour. Advance reservations are strongly recommended as day-of visit, last minute tickets may not be available. (The only way to see the furnished interior of the Sandburg Home is through a guided tour.).
- Park Grounds, Trails and Parking Lots are open from sunrise to sunset daily. Free.
- Outdoor access to the goats, in the barnyard and pasture, is available from 10am to 4pm daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day). Free.
Please be prepared for your comfort - wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. There is a limited selection of snack foods and water to purchase from the bookstore. Water is available at fountains (bring your own bottle). Please recycle any purchased water bottles.
