Spring and fall are mild with moderate temperatures. Average high temperatures in the spring and fall are between 50° and 60° F, with lows from 40° F to 50° F. Summer is hot and humid with average highs around 85° F. Winter can be cold, windy, and snowy with highs averaging 30° F or lower. Rain and thunderstorms are most frequent in the spring and summer.
Entrance Fees:
Entrance Fees - $0.00
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site charges no fee to enter. Admission to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum costs $10.00 for adults with discounts for seniors, children, active and retired military, and college students. Free federal recreational lands passes (Access, Military, and 4th Grade passes) are issued at the Visitor Center.
Start your visit at the Visitor Center, where you can pick up the park map and guide. Park rangers are available to answer questions and help you get oriented. Exhibits and a 12-minute film tell about Herbert Hoover's childhood in West Branch and his later involvement in developing the park which commemorates his life. Books, educational items, and gifts are available for purchase.
