About Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: New York. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
The park grounds are open every day from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Activities
Current Alerts
Due to the incoming storm and necessary preparations, all park grounds, buildings, and tours are closed Saturday through Sunday.
The phone system at Sagamore Hill is experiencing connectivity issues. Please contact the park via email at sahi_information@nps.gov when phones are out of service.
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
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…
Sagamore Hill Little Free Library
Read like a Roosevelt! Take a book or leave a book at the Sagamore Hill Little Free Library.
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…
Explore Park Grounds
Our park-like grounds are a great place to relax and unwind, just the Roosevelts used to.
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…
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…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
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…
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…
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.
Go Birdwatching at Sagamore Hill
Sagamore Hill contains a range of vegetation types and habitats that are utilized by a variety of bird species. Our natural lands…
Attend an Outdoor Program
Sagamore Hill offers outdoor programs on weekends, weather permitting. Join a Ranger for a walk around the grounds or a chat on…
Visit Eel Creek and Cold Spring Harbor
Sagamore Hill’s nature trail leads to scenic water views of Eel creek, a tidal salt marsh creek, and a beach on Cold…
Appreciate Sagamore Hill's Architecture
Sagamore Hill is unlike the other Gold Coast mansions on Long Island's North Shore. Come take a walk around the home of…
Visitor Centers
Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard
The Old Orchard Museum and Visitor Center is open Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM and Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM.…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
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Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
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