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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP entrance sign on route 12/Elm St
Billings Farm & Museum
Arriving by Car
Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is at Billings Farm & Museum, just off Route 12, approximately ½ mile north of Woodstock Village.
Click here for Google Maps directions(recommended, as GPS apps may direct you to alternate trailheads or entrances).
From Woodstock Village:
Cross the iron bridge
Drive past the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller entrance sign on your left
Turn right onto Old River Road
The Billings Farm Visitor Center parking lot will be immediately on your right
Parking Options at Billings Farm & Museum
There are two free parking lots:
Main Lot – Located immediately after turning onto Old River Road, adjacent to the Billings Farm Visitor Center
RV/Overflow Lot (Staff and Permit Group Parking) – Located across the street (left after turning onto Old River Road), suitable for larger vehicles and buses
Entering the National Park on Foot
To walk to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park from the main lot:
Take the paved path next to the flagpole, to the right of the Billings Farm Visitor Center
Limited accessible parking (no placard required) is available behind the mansion for visitors unable to walk up the steep hill
Follow accessible parking signs starting at the Elm Street crosswalk
On busy days and during special events, an electric cart shuttle is available to transport visitors from the Billings Farm Visitor Center to the park entrance
The RV/Overflow Lot is located directly across from the main visitor parking lot.
When entering from Route 12, follow signage to turn left into the RV/Overflow Lot (instead of turning right into the main lot).
Driving Directions
From the West (Albany, NY):
Take Interstate 87, Exit 20 for Route 149 (Fort Ann/Whitehall)
Follow Route 149 for 13 miles to Route 4 East
Continue on Route 4 through Rutland and Killington to Woodstock
Turn left onto Route 12 North, bear right after the iron bridge, and continue ¼ mile
Park at Billings Farm & Museum, then follow the paved path to the park entrance
From All Other Directions:
Take Interstate 89, Exit 1
Follow Route 4 West for about 13 miles through Quechee and Taftsville to Woodstock
Turn right onto Route 12 North, bear right after the iron bridge, and continue ¼ mile
Park at Billings Farm & Museum, then follow the paved path to the park entrance
