Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in North Carolina.

In the park service’s words

Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Tuesday - Sunday 9-5. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• Outdoor Pursuits and Trail Map: Enjoy the solitude of Connemara. Hike its many trails and take from it the energy to avoid diversions. The park offers 5 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to moderately strenuous.
• Tour the Sandburg Home (30 to 40 Minutes): Please call 828 693-4178 to ask about tour availability for same day visits. Limited tours may be available when staffing allows. Each tour is 30-minutes, with a capacity of 10 people. (The only way to see the furnished interior of the Sandburg Home in person is through a guided tour.)
• Virtual Tours at Connemara (30 to 60 Minutes): Explore the park through a virtual tour of the interior of the Sandburg Home!
• Seasonal Programs and Special Events: Each season brings a variety of unique program and special event opportunities. Find out what opportunities are available during your visit!

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon Closed; Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Parking lots, grounds, gardens, and trails are open every day, year-round, sunrise to sunset. Occasional closures arise from weather events, check park alerts for more information. The Sandburg Home, Visitor Center and Farm Area have seasonal hours that vary. House Tours are by reservation only through http://www.recreation.gov

Getting there

The park is located three miles south of Hendersonville, NC on Little River Road off of the Greenville Highway/Rt. 225 in Flat Rock, NC. Visitors using GPS or mapping software should use 1800 Little River Road and look for the signs directing you to the main visitor parking lot off Little River Road. To access the Hikers Parking lot, use 1928 Little River Road as the GPS address. You will see signs for the Hiker's parking lot, on the left, just before Carl Sandburg Lane.

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• Visitor Center/Park Store and Information: Mon Closed; Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Hours change by season. Current hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Weather

Average Monthly Highs and Lows January - 45 / 25 February - 50 / 30 March - 55 / 35 April - 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June - 80 / 65 July - 85 / 65 August - 80 / 65 September - 75 / 55 October - 70 / 45 November - 60 / 35 December - 50 / 30

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Great Smoky Mountains, about 67 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.