Before You Arrive:
For the 2022 Season (Now through November 5, 2022)
Val-Kill is CLOSED on Monday's and Tuesday's
Wednesday - Sunday Tours of Val-Kill Cottage are available between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM with self guided entry at 1:30 and 3:00.
The Stone Cottage Visitor Center and Exhibits will be available from
10:30 - 12:00 and 1:00-4:00.
Admission to Val-Kill is FREE.
Park grounds including the parking lot and trails are available everyday. Visit the Operating Hours & Sesaons page for more information.
For current information on park operations please go to our website: www.nps.gov/ELRO or continue to follow us on Facebook.
Visitors on tours shall not be admitted to the historic houses at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS with the following:
- Baby strollers, backpack or "Gerry" carriers, or infant carriers with handles.The only baby carriers permitted are "snuglies" or soft pouches worn on the front of the body;
- Backpacks, except those used as "handbags" measuring less than 11"x15" in either dimension.
- Parcels (including purses, briefcases, diaper bags, camera bags) that exceed 11" x 15" in either dimension;
- Flash photography
- Selfie Sticks or Tripods
Closed, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, including grounds and buildings.