Plan Your Visit

Visiting in the Quiet Season

 

Ranger Jen gives a program at the Pogue, a pond on Mount Tom

NPS Photo

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park was designated in 1992 to tell the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship. The boyhood home of George Perkins Marsh, one of America's first conservationists, and later the home of Frederick Billings, the property was given to the American people by its most recent owners, Mary F. Rockefeller and Laurance S. Rockefeller.

 

stewardship past and present

What is Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller?

 

The Pogue in fall

NPS Photo / Kyle Jones

Getting here

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located just outside the village of Woodstock, VT. General parking is in a shared lot with the Billings Farm & Museum, just off Route 12, 1/2 mile north of Woodstock. Click here for Google directions. From Woodstock, cross the iron bridge, take a right onto Old River Road, and the Visitor Center lot is immediately on the right. Detailed directions, including accessibilty information, are available on our Directions page, here.

To enter Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park from the Billings Farm & Museum, take the paved path next to the flag pole, walk up and cross Elm St via the crosswalk, take the left fork, and walk up the short, steep hill to the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.

Operating hours

The park's 20 miles of trails & carriage roads are open dawn till dusk for hiking & equestrian use. Carriage Barn Visitor Center is open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., from Memorial Day Weekend through October 31, 2024

 

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Ranger-Led Programs Reserve in advance on Recreation.gov

 

Ranger John gives a program outside the Mansion

NPS Photo

Ranger-led programs

Ranger-led programs are available during the visitor season, Memorial Day Weekend through October 31, Friday-Tuesday (no programs on Wednesday/Thursday). Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Reservations are available for programs up to 60 days in advance.

View the current program schedule or reserve a spot in advance on Recreation.gov, or call 802-457-3368 ext. 222 to speak to park staff. Programs are $9 for adults, $5 for seniors, or $1 for children. Availability of walk-up tickets is not guaranteed.

If you visiting on the weekend and are interested in a shorter viewing of the interior of the Mansion, plan to visit between 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. during a Mansion Open House.

 

Trail through the Waterfall Garden

Billings Farm & Museum

Take a hike

The Mount Tom Forest holds the distinction of being the oldest professionally managed forest in the United States, and many of the forest stands throughout the park are still harvested for their wood.

The park has over 20 miles of carriage roads and trails. The trails crisscross through peaceful forests, spectacular overlooks, and historic scenery that connects into downtown Woodstock. Download a trail map or grab one in person at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center. Kids of all ages can hike the Junior Ranger loop to become a Junior Ranger.

 

Group of visitors watches an Artist-in-Residence performance

NPS Photo / Rainey McKenna

Find your next outdoor adventure

Immerse yourself in the landscape that inspired four generations of conservationists. There is no shortage of things to do! During the summer months, explore nature-themed kids and family programs. Take a workshop with an Artist-in-Residence. Learn about conservation in your own backyard at a Working Woodlands Workshop. Kickstart your mental or physical fitness journey through a wellness program.

Mark your calendar

The park hosts special events throughout the season. Explore the botanical beauty of Woodstock at Garden Day on August 17. Witness the whole forest product lifecycle in action during Forest Festival on September 21.