Permits & Reservations

Reservations now available for Sandburg Home tours at Recreation.Gov!

On October 1, 2019 the new Sandburg Home tour fee will be $8 for adults; and $5 for adults 62 and older, including all pass holders. On October 1, 2020, the house tour fee will be $10, adults; and $6 for adults 62 and older, including all pass holders. House tour tickets for children (aged 15 and under) will remain free of charge. However, children’s tickets reserved online will incur $1 online processing fee. Reserving in advance lets you pick your preferred house tour time. Tours fill up quickly. Last-minute, in-person tickets may not be available on the day you visit. Plan ahead and reserve house tour tickets at recreation.gov.

School groups, organizations and other organized groups of 10 or more should visit our group tour page to plan their visit.

Interested in Commercial Photography or a Wedding at the Sandburg Home?
Please review the information in the documents listed below for guideance on planning your special event or use. Please contact the park's Special Use Permit Coordinator at 828-693-4178 or by email to discuss your event.

Procedures and Fees for Planning a Wedding at the Sandburg Home (word) - Please read this before you fill out a form to request a wedding permit.

Special Use Forms

Special Park Uses (.pdf) (example: Weddings, first amendment demonstrations, facility use, special events, etc...)

Commercial Filming/Still Photography - short form (.pdf) (one-day or simple events)

Commercial Filming/Still Photography - long form (.pdf) (multi-day or complex events)