The Old Orchard Museum & Visitor Center is open from 1-4:30PM Thursday, and 12-4:30PM Friday-Sunday. The latest tour reservation information is available on recreation.gov. Tickets are $15 Adults, $1 Child, and $7.50 Seniors.
The Eel Creek with Cold Spring Harbor in the background.
NPS Photo
Sagamore Hill is a destination for thousands of visitors each year. People are drawn to the site for its history, scenic beauty, and serene landscape.
The park's 83 acres of forested areas, meadows, salt marsh and beach are home to birds, small mammals, turtles, frogs and insects. Paths and a nature trail provide a wonderful place to walk with your family or a pet.
Visitors are encouraged to tour Theodore Roosevelt's home and explore the Old Orchard Museum and Bookstore. You must obtain tickets for a guided tour of the Roosevelt home. Sagamore Hill also hosts several special events and programs throughout the year.
A picnic area is available for visitors to enjoy an outdoor meal. Food, other than small snacks and beverages, is not available on site, so plan on bringing your own lunch.
A visit to Sagamore Hill is not complete without a visit to nearby historical and natural attractions, including the Village of Oyster Bay, Young's Cemetery (Roosevelt gravesite), Planting Fields, the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, and numerous other parks, museums.
Youngs Memorial Cemetery is a small cemetery in the village of Oyster Bay, New York. Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States, his wife Edith Roosevelt, and other Roosevelt family members are buried at Youngs Cemetery. It is located approximately one and a half miles south of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
A visit to Sagamore Hill is not complete without a visit to nearby historical and natural attractions, including the historic Village of Oyster Bay, New York. Oyster Bay was a significant location for the Roosevelts during their time at Sagamore Hill. Today, the picturesque village features shops, restaurants, historic sites, parks, and a waterfront.
Your dog is welcome to visit Sagamore Hill with you, as long as you help them be good BARK Rangers by following four simple rules:
1) Bag your pet's waste.
2) Always keep your pet on a leash.
3) Respect Sagamore Hill's wildlife.
4) Know where you can go.
Sagamore Hill contains a range of vegetation types and habitats that are utilized by a variety of bird species. Our natural lands consist of a mature forest, a salt marsh, and beach habitats. Notable species found here include the Winter Wren, Great Crested Flycatcher, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Come be like Theodore Roosevelt and admire the birds of Sagamore Hill.
Sagamore Hill offers outdoor programs on weekends, weather permitting. Join a Ranger for a walk around the grounds or a chat on the porch.
On days when we aren't offering programs - or if you ever have a question - find a Ranger! We're here to help you enjoy your time at the Roosevelts' home.
