About Sagamore Hill
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Explore 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails to become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Northeast
- State
- New York
- Designation
- National Historic Site
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Sagamore Hill.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Park Grounds
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
The park grounds are open every day from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Weather and when to go
The Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound moderates the climate of Long Island and Sagamore Hill. Spring: Highs average between 50 F and 70 F. Snow in early March becomes rain by April. Summer: Average highs range between 70 F and the upper 80s F. Summers are drier but thunderstorms are possible. Fall: Highs are from the mid-50s F to the mid-70s F. Fall is the driest season, but showers are possible. Winter: Highs are around 40 F. Snow showers are common; the largest accumulations come in February.
Getting there
Take Northern State Parkway to Exit 35N or the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Exit 41N. At those exits, take Route 106 North for approximately 6 miles to downtown Oyster Bay. Turn right onto East Main Street and travel 2 miles on East Main Street/Cove Road. Turn left onto Cove Neck Road, drive 1.0 mile and turn right on Sagamore Hill Road, follow the brown signs up the hill and in 0.3 miles arrive at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
Contact the park
- Address
- 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
- Phone
- (516) 922-4788
- Official site
- nps.gov/sahi
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Sagamore Hill
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Things to do in Sagamore Hill
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Visit the Roosevelt Gravesite at Youngs Memorial Cemetery
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,…
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Sagamore Hill Little Free Library
Read like a Roosevelt! Take a book or leave a book at the Sagamore Hill Little Free Library.
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Self-Guided Tour of Sagamore Hill
Explore Sagamore Hill's grounds on your own, using our wayside panels, our cellphone-based audio tour, or our self-guided tour on the NPS App!
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Explore Park Grounds
Our park-like grounds are a great place to relax and unwind, just the Roosevelts used to.
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Explore the Historic Village of Oyster Bay, New York
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 sig…
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Hike Sagamore Hill's Nature Trail
Take a walk in the footsteps of the Roosevelts and explore the woodlands and beach of Sagamore Hill on a 0.7 mile nature trail.
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Bring Your BARK Ranger for a Walk
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…
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Watch the sunset from the piazza
If you're visiting on a pretty day, feel free to watch the sun set behind the trees to the west from Theodore Roosevelt's piazza.
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Explore our outdoor exhibits in the Farm Shed and Chicken Coop
The Farm Shed and Chicken Coop are our two outdoor exhibits, housed in original farm buildings from the Roosevelts' Sagamore Hill farm.
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