Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

A view of the Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park

The Sandburg family enjoyed living in the Carolina mountains along with a collection of 12,000 books and a herd of dairy goats.

A view of the front lake and Sandburg Home as visitors enter the park

Connemara Farms dairy goats graze peacefully near the Sandburg barn

A view of Sandburg's study as visitors see it today

Spring-born kid goats greet visitors to the barn.

Two visitors enjoy a stroll through the trees on a park trail

Visitors can enjoy more than five miles of hiking trails through the park.

Photos: National Park Service

About Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

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 Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 10-4. *Beginning on April 21, Bookstore / Visitor Center will be open Tues - Sun, 9 - 5 Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.

Quick Facts

State North Carolina

Designation National Historic Site

State Code NC

Weather Average Monthly Highs and Lows January - 45 / 25 February - 50 / 30 March - 55 / 35 April - 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June…

Location & Map

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is located in North Carolina.

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Operating Hours

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

Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Monday Closed

Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Tuesday Closed

Friday 10:00PM - 4:00PM

Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Theater Guided Tours

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC, 28731

Phone 8286934178

Email carl_administration@nps.gov

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Things To Do

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…

Self-Guided Tours

Explore the park through a virtual tour of the interior of the Sandburg Home!

Tour the Sandburg Home

*Please call 828 693-4178 to ask about tour availability for same day visits. Limited tours may be available when staffing…

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…

The park offers 5 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to moderately strenuous. Make sure to follow these tips…

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center/Park Store and Information

The Sandburg Home Visitor Center/Park are open Wednesday through Sunday (5 days per week) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours vary by season; the…

Hours: Hours change by season. Current hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday only.

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